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Caldas de Reis, on the Way of Saint James, stands out for its historic heritage, thermal waters and natural landscapes, offering the perfect rest for pilgrims.
Shortly after saying goodbye to Arcade, you will enjoy one of the most iconic sceneries of the entire Portuguese Way, Ponte Sampaio. It is a colossal stone bridge that spans the river Verdugo and where, during the War of Independence, a battle was fought that led to the withdrawal of French troops in Galicia. After crossing the bridge you will pedal past pazos, hórreos and cruceiros and small villages until you reach Pontevedra, where you can make the first stop of the day. After crossing the river Lérez, the road leaves Pontevedra and takes you to the Marismas de Alba observatory, a large wetland of 80 hectares that is home to hundreds of plant species and 123 species of birds. The route runs along roads where there are many crossroads and level crossings, so you should take extreme caution. Once you get to Briallos, we recommend you take a detour of half a kilometre to visit the Cascadas del Barosa, a natural site of extraordinary beauty, with a beautiful sixty-metre waterfall and fourteen mills arranged along the waterfalls. At the end of your stage, Caldas de Reis, the water is still the protagonist as it is one of the most important thermal villages in Galicia.