Starting Your Camino in Vigo: A Step-byStep Guide
If you are beginning the Camino de Santiago in Vigo, it can be difficult to figure out exactly where the starting point is. To help make things a little clearer for pilgrims walking the Camino Portugués I have put together this blog.
Directions from Hotel Junquera to Cedeira via the Senda del Agua
Many of our clients stay at Hotel Junquera, making it a convenient and familiar starting point for your Camino Portugués walk from Vigo.
- Exit Hotel Junquera and turn left onto Rua Uruguay.
- Walk straight until you reach Rua Cervantes, then turn right and continue uphill.
- Continue until you reach Rua de Urzaiz, then turn left.
- Walk for about 1.5 km, passing several traffic lights. Rua Urzaiz will become a pedestrian street in the Calvario area.
- Continue along Rua Urzaiz, passing the Calvario market.
- After approximately 200 metres, turn left onto Rua Toledo.
- Cross Genaro de la Fuente Street and continue along Rua Toledo.
- When you reach Rua Cantabria, turn left.
- Cross Avenida del Aeropuerto and continue along Rua Cantabria for 800 metres.
- You will reach the beginning of the Senda del Agua (Water Path).
- Follow Camiño do Poulo, which connects to Camiño da Traída da Agua (Water Path).
- Continue on this path towards Cedeira, enjoying beautiful views of the Vigo estuary, Rande Bridge, and San Simón Island.
Directions from “Concatedral” to Rua Urzaiz
The Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo, also known as Vigo Cathedral, is a historic and symbolic landmark in the heart of the city. Its central location and deep connection to local culture make it an excellent starting point for the Camino Portugués from Vigo. Pilgrims departing from the cathedral follow in the footsteps of centuries of travellers, setting out on a journey rich in history and tradition. With its proximity to key city landmarks and a direct route to the Camino, it serves as an inspiring place to begin your pilgrimage.
- Start at La Colegiata and walk towards Plaza de la Constitución via Rua Triunfo.
- From Plaza de la Constitución, continue towards Puerta del Sol, where you will see the Sireno statue.
- From the Sireno statue, connect with Rua do Príncipe, a well-known pedestrian street in Vigo.
- Walk to the end of Rua do Príncipe, where it meets Rua Urzaiz.
- From Rua Urzaiz, follow the previous directions provided.
Whichever route you choose, enjoy the journey and Buen Camino! By walking the final 100 km from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrims will still qualify to receive the Compostela—the official pilgrim certificate.
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