From A Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa

This is the stage of greatest natural beauty of the entire spiritual variant, so we hope you enjoy it. During this journey, you will depart from A Armenteira and traverse the interior of the comarca do Salnés, to once again reach the coast alongside the charming fishing village of Vilanova de Arousa.

Today the stage begins with one of the most beautiful routes in the area, the stone and water route. Along the route, you will walk parallel to the river of A Armenteira and with every step you take, you will discover places of great natural beauty, crossing through the municipalities of Meis and Ribadumia, until you reach Pontearnelas, just 8 kilometers from Vilanova de Arousa.

The stone and water sendero stands out for its lush riverside vegetation, its bridges, its small waterfalls, and a succession of ancient mills resting on the riverbank.

Once the section of the route is completed, the path takes us through a progression of rural landscapes. The vineyards will indicate that we are approaching the estuary of Arousa, finishing the final stretch of the stage in Vilanova de Arousa.

Vilanova de Arousa is the birthplace of Valle-Inclán. Its beaches will be waiting for you to give you a well-deserved rest. Enjoy!

Things to consider

In this stage, we depart from A Armenteira and come into contact with the sea again, this time in the estuary of Arousa, until we reach Vilanova. From here, the maritime crossing of “La Traslatio” begins, recreating the path followed by the boat that transported the remains of the Apostle Santiago. There are shipping companies that offer pilgrims the opportunity to make this journey by sea to Pontecesures-Padrón.

Places of interest

• Stone and water route
• Manor house of Valle-Inclán
• Church of Santa María de Caleiro
• Pazo de Rúa Nova
• Towers of Cálogo

Typical dishes

• Mussel: the quintessential mollusk
• Razors
• Fish and seafood
• Octopus à feira
• Albariño wine from the Rías Baixas