First stage of the last 100km, the busiest on the Camino. Gentle ups and downs through Galician hamlets with granaries and eucalyptus. Portomarín was rebuilt when the Belesar reservoir was created; the San Nicolás church was moved stone by stone.
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Points of interest
Portomarín Municipal Hostel
HostelXunta hostel with 80 beds at the top of the town, with views over the Belesar reservoir.
8-10€Barbadelo Fountain
FountainFountain in the village of Barbadelo, next to its Romanesque church of Santiago. 3km from Sarria.
Bridge over the Miño (Portomarín)
MonumentModern bridge over the Belesar reservoir. When the water level drops, remains of the old town are visible.
Church of San Nicolás (Portomarín)
Church12th-century fortress-church moved stone by stone when the reservoir was built. Spectacular rose window.
Portomarín Pharmacy
PharmacyPharmacy on the main street of Portomarín. Last pharmacy until Palas de Rei.
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