Pedrouzo is a small village only 20 km from Santiago de Compostela so some people might want to start their final day of Camino Frances here. This small village offers all kinds of services for pilgrims so they can rest and enjoy their last stop before their arrival in Santiago de Compostela.
The church of Lardeiros
Even though Pedrouzo is a small village, there are some things worth seeing! One of them is the church of Lardeiros. This church is also known as “A Catedral da Montana”. The size of this church is really small but it is interesting because of its beauty and history! It got two chapels attached to both sides also presents noble coats of arms of the founding family of this patronage.
On your second day you will walk through the lush plains and oak forests adding an enchantment to the day and if it is very hot and sunny much appreciated shade. The day will end in the medieval town of Portomarin where you can relax, stretch your legs with a short walk around the town and soak in the beautiful view over the valley that can be enjoyed from some of the cafes.
The valley you will have admired from Portomarin is where you will journey through now on your third day, the Ulla Valley. This valley is rich in Romanesque architecture, and you will have an opportunity to visit Vilar de Donas, where the Knights of the Order of Santiago protected pilgrims on this very route many centuries ago. A final push uphill today will see you arrive into Palas de Rei, where you can enjoy a drink and some tapas. Setting out the next morning, you will cross the river at the Furelos bridge before reaching Melide. Later on this day, you will pass by Castaneda, where pilgrims used to deposit their limestone rocks, which were then fired for the lime used to build the Cathedral of Santiago.
Church of Santa Maria de Castrofeito
This church was built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. It stands out for its neoclassical style and its natural location, surrounded by its characteristic cemetery.
It consists of a main body of concrete and Arabic tile, and an attached sacristy that delights the most devout. This church is one of those little gems that hide a point of interest in this town.
There are also cafes, typical Spanish restaurants and hotels because this village wants to make sure that you’re ready for your final few kilometres of Camino Frances from Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela!
