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Way of St. James

More than a Pilgrimage, an Experience Since the middle-ages, in what was later known as the Portuguese Path of the Route of Santiago de Compostela, Ponte de Lima has become a point of requisite passage for all those who travelled through the century-old paths that lead them to obtain indulgence, symbolized by the "Compostela" (the shell of St. James - scallop shell). This pilgrimage movement is still growing and many thousands of pilgrims pass by Ponte de Lima in the direction of Santiago de Compostela, through the famous Labruja mountains, the symbol of the Portuguese Path. Walking the Compostela Portuguese path, marked with the representative yellow arrows, is a unique experience that will allow...
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  • Getting Ready for the Way of St. James Way of St. James Getting Ready for the Way of St. James A Credencial do Peregrino é a sucessora dos documentos entregues aos peregrinos na Idade Média como salvo-conduto e deverá leva-la consigo, pois esta... Learn more
  • From Ponte de Lima to Santiago Way of St. James From Ponte de Lima to Santiago Vindo desde o Porto, entrará em Ponte de Lima pela freguesia de Poiares, passando por Vitorino de Piães, Facha, Seara, Correlhã e poderá pernoitar na Vila... Learn more
  • Portuguese Way Guide - Porto to Santiago Way of St. James Portuguese Way Guide - Porto to Santiago Guia Caminho Português Porto – Santiago - Portuguese Way João Abreu de Lima Associação dos Amigos do Caminho Português de Santiago, 2004 Learn more
  • Route of Way of St. James Way of St. James Route of Way of St. James Conheça o percurso e tenha acesso ao mapa e ao topoguia do Caminho Português de Santiago em Ponte de Lima. Learn more Download Topoguia
  • Pilgrims ' Hostel Way of St. James Pilgrims ' Hostel Since the middle ages, from the beginning of the movement of pilgrims to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James, which was renamed Portuguese Path of pilgrimage... Learn more