The Salnês
Spiritual Variant
from Valença
Tour Number 10
The Salnês Spiritual Variant from Valença
This variant connects the Portuguese Way with the Translatio Route, also known as the Arousa Sea and Ul la River Route, which is the origin
of all the Santiago routes.
Organized into three stages, the variant begins in Pontevedra and ends in Pontecessures, where it joins the final leg of the Portuguese Camino. From Armenteira, the Camino leads pilgrims along the Stone and Water Route, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Galicia.
One of the peculiarities of this variant is the possibility of doing part of the last section between Vila Nova de Arousa and Pontecessures by boat, sailing in the waters of the Arousa estuary and arriving via the last navigable section of the Ulla River. It is the same route that the remains of the Apostle Saint James are believed to have traveled on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
The route passes through a beautiful natural
area, visiting the only Holy Way river crossing in the world, where you can see seventeen ancient crosses that identify this Camino de Santiago as Translatio, the origin of all Caminos.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival in Valença (not included)
- In-person welcome briefing
- Accommodation in 3*hotel
Day 2
- Walk from Valença to Porriño (20 km | 12.4 miles)
- Accommodation in a 2* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
- Walk from Porriño to Arcade (22 km | 13.6 miles)
- Accommodation in a 2* Country Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
- Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra (13 km | 8 miles)
- Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
- (Salnês Variant) Walk from Pontevedra to Armenteira (23 km | 14.3 miles)
- Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
- (Salnês Variant) Walk from Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa (23 km | 14.3 miles)
- Accommodation in a 2/3* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
- Boat trip (Translatio) from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecessures
- Walk from Pontecessures to Teo (Rua de Francos) (13 km | 8 miles)
- Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
- Walk from Teo (Rua de Francos) to Santiago de Compostela (14 km | 8.7 miles)
- Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of our services
The Tour At A Glance
| Duration of Tour | 9 days, 8 nights |
| Activity Type | 7 walking days |
| Type of Tour | Self-Guided |
| Walking Distance | 79 miles/128km |
| Fitness Level | Moderate |
| Availability | April 1 – October 31 |
| Meals | Breakfast (8) |
| No of Persons | From 1 |
What’s Included
- 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast included
- Luggage transfer between accommodations (1 bag per person – maximum weight 33 pounds)
- Roadbook with tips, maps, and detailed information on the route
- Pilgrim’s kit: pilgrim credential and shell
- In-person welcome briefing
- Journey documentation
- Transfers from/to the Way and the accommodations when necessary
- 24/7 Emergency support
What’s Not Included
- Transfers from and to Santiago Airport
- Transfers from Muxia to Santiago
- Lunches and dinners
- Insurance,
- Tourist Taxes
- Gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Other personal expenses
- All items not mentioned in the “What’s Included” section
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