Peter McVerry Trust
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Join Peter McVerry Trust on the most popular section of the Camino Portugués, also known as ‘The Friendly Camino’, from Tui to Santiago de Compostela. With its many quaint villages and lush Galician countryside, this route is considered to be the most authentic and spectacular part of the Portuguese Way. MCVER TER RY PE
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Peter McVerry Trust, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, D01 C2N4. Tel: + 353 (0)1 823 0776 Email: fundraising@pmvtrust.ie Website: www.pmvtrust.ie
CHY 7256 CRN: 20015282 CLG 98934
PORTUGUESE WAY – CAMINO PORTUGUÉS This section covers the last 115km of the Portuguese Way and will allow you to receive your Compostela certificate in Santiago. Galicia will welcome you with its relaxed pace of life and draw you gradually towards your destination, the glorious Santiago de Compostela. Along the way you will follow quiet country roads and woodland paths, follow gently winding rivers, coastal paths and wooded valleys. You’ll also take in the breathtaking views of the Bay of Vigo, travel through the Tunel das Monxas and enjoy the spectacular Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Fact File Fitness Level: Intermediate Distance: 115 km Cost: €1950 (includes €250 registration fee) Starting Point: Tui Finishing Point: Santiago de Compostela Duration: 8 days
Highlights • Admire Tui’s Romanesque cathedral • Try the world famous oysters from Arcade • Explore the cobbled streets of Pontevedra’s Old Town • Claim your ‘Compostela’ in Santiago
Package Includes:
• Return flights from Dublin to Santiago sfer • Internal transfers including luggage tran s, pensions) • Accommodation (mix of hotels, albergue • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Guide and support team
Does not include: • Travel insurance
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Itinerary Santiago De Compostela
Day 1: Tui – Let the journey begin...
Arrive in the historic and picturesque town of Tui on the Portuguese border where you will be booked in to a hotel for the night. Spend the evening getting to know your group and take the opportunity to stroll down the cobbled streets to the 12th Century cathedral on the Plaza de San Fernando.
Day 2: Tui to O Porrino (16 km)
Padron Caldas de Reis Pontevedra Arcade O Porrino Tui
We will depart from the old port of Tui. Leaving the old town behind, we head to the Tunel das Monxas. This is where the path takes a steep turn as it leads to the evocative bridge of San Telmo. From there we make our way to the town of O Porrino.
Day 3: O Porrino to Arcade (22 km)
The terrain becomes easier as we make our way across the Louro valley. After a gentle climb, we will arrive at the chapel of Santiaguino de Antas. Continuing on the woodland path, we descend to the hamlet of Setefontes and then onwards to Arcade, the fishing village where we can try their famous oysters.
Day 4: Arcade to Pontevedra (11 km)
Having reached the famous site of Ponte Sampaio, we then cross the Verdugo River. During the Spanish war of independence, Napoleon’s army suffered one of its greatest defeats in Galicia at this bridge. The cobbled footpath will lead us to the 13th century church of Santa Maria, with stunning views of the Bay of Vigo.
Day 5: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (24 km)
We leave Pontevedra through the chestnut groves and head towards the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. As we emerge from the woods of Lombo de Maceira, we will see the statue of Saint James the pilgrim. We then pass through the beautiful village of Tivo before reaching the spa town of Caldas de Reis.
Day 6: Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18 km)
Leaving Caldas de Reis, our path makes its way gently uphill to the hamlet of Santa Marina before descending to the river Fontenlo. Continuing on we follow the pine tree lined path until reaching the town of Padrón. It is here the body of Saint James arrived when it was brought to Santiago de Compostela by boat.
Day 7: Padrón to Santiago (24 km)
Today our Camino path will lead us through many small towns and hamlets, and see us arrive at the Baroque sanctuary of Esclavitude. As we approach Santiago we pass some of the oldest wayside crosses (crucerios) in Galicia before spotting the spires of the magnificent Santiago cathedral. Finally, the path passes by the ruins of A Rocha Vella before reaching the city where you can relish that moment of walking into Santiago and completing your Camino journey.
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
On your final day you’ll have some free time to explore Santiago de Compostela, before we make our journey home.
Total Distance: 115km (Approximately)
Registration Form Camino - 2016 Registration De FormSantiago - Trek Mont Blanc July 2016 Please read the Conditions of Entry below. Once completed, please return this form and registration fee to: Peter McVerry Trust, Fundraising Office, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, D01 C2N4. Reversed Process Version
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Conditions of Entry: By signing this registration form you are bound by conditions of entry. Each participant must pay a non-refundable registration fee and, in addition to this, raise agreed sponsorship amount to be paid no later than 1 month before the event takes place. If you choose not to take your place there will be no refund and all sponsorship money raised must be sent to PMVT. If you are unable to meet the sponsorship requirements, you will forfeit your place, unless you choose to make up the balance yourself. Participants agree to do nothing that will bring PMVT into disrepute. Participants must seek permission to use the PMVT logo. All participants take part at their own risk and PMVT is unable to accept liability for any loss or damage, or cancellation of the event for any reason. PMVT reserves the right to decline an application. Every effort will be made to operate the event as planned, but PMVT reserves the right to make alterations it deems necessary after the itinerary has been issued.
CHY7256 CRN: 20015282 CLG: 98934
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