Ruta del mar de Arousa y río Ulla
CatoiraPontevedraO GroveSanxenxoVilanova de ArousaA Illa de ArousaValgaVilagarcía de ArousaPontecesures
This route commemorates the arrival of the remains of St James the Apostle in the year 44. According to legend, disciples arrived by sea to the estuary of Arousa and continued through the Ulla River to Iria Flavia (Padrón), which was incorporated to the Portuguese Route. The route, known as the Translatio, is the only Way of the Cross by sea in the world.
Features
Starting point and destination The route starts south of the estuary of Arousa in the municipality of Sanxenxo, and it runs through Meaño, O Grove,Cambados, Meis, Ribadumia, Vilagarcía de Arousa, A Illa de Arousa,Vilanova de Arousa, Catoira, Valga and Pontecesures, as well as along the other bank of the estuary of Arousa in the province of A Coruña. The trail links with the Portuguese Route to Santiago de Compostela in Padrón. Resource description Sea Route of Arousa and the Ulla River Recommended material Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Places of interest along the Way of Saint James From Sanxenxo to the estuary of Arousa, the route offers views of the islands of Ons and Onza, as well as the area of A Lanzada. Then it borders the peninsula of O Grove and continues until reaching A Illa de Arousa. From there, it runs by the world’s largest laurel forest, in the Island of Cortegada, to the mouth of the Ulla River, passing by the impressive maritime fortresses of the Galician coastline, such as the towers Torres del Oeste in Catoira. After Pontecesures, the route continues on foot to Santiago de Compostela.- Duración (días): 2
- Access on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, by motorcycle, by private vehicle
- Average length of the stages: 20 km
- Dificultad : Medium-low
- Description of the surroundings: Sea
- Sea, land, river or other routes
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Responsible body:
Xacobeo Galicia
- Total length of the Way: 44 millas náuticas
- Number of recommended stages: 2
- Medio (M.I.D.E): 3
- Desplazamiento (M.I.D.E): 2
- Itinerario (M.I.D.E): 3
- Esfuerzo (M.I.D.E): 2