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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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...
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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...
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Way of St. James
Route of Way of St. James
Conheça o percurso e tenha acesso ao mapa e ao topoguia do Percurso do Caminho Português de Santiago
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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...
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