Pontevedra is the provincial capital of the Pontevedra region of Galicia, Spain. The city’s origins are linked to its strategetic location: firstly, during Roman times and, later, as a major stopping point on the medieval Camino de Santiago. Pontevedra rose to prominence during the 15th and 16th centuries, due to the city’s port and sardine […]
Visit Santiago – The Legendary Mercado De Abastos Is A Foodie’s Paradise
So, you’ve walked all the way to Santigo, completing a journey of a lifetime. You’ve visited the Cathedral, you’ve received your Compostela and have a little time on your hands to explore. Did you know that the Santiago market, the Mercado de Abastos, is the second most visited place in Santiago after the Cathedral? It’s […]
24 Hours In Arcade On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago.
Arcade is a small village on the Portuguese Camino De Santiago in the Galicia region of Spain. The village serves as a stopping point between Redondela and Pontevedra. Arcade played an important role in the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle of Puente Sampaio was fought at the mouth of the Verdugo River between the 7th and […]