RÍO MIÑO

Nature along the Way
406
On the Way of St. James

Location

Tui - Pontevedra

Coordinates:
42º 02' 14.4" N - 8º 38' 53.4" W

Description

In its waters lamprey, one of the oldest vertebrates in the world, are caught using traditional methods. This fish lives in the sea and goes up river to spawn. It has a scaleless body and its suction-cup mouth attaches onto other marine animals to suck their blood like a  parasite.

The Ways of St. James

Portiguese Route
Arriba