PORTA DO CAMIÑO

Civil
1917
On the Way of St. James

Location

Street: Porta do Camiño

15704  Santiago de Compostela - A Coruña

Coordinates:
42º 52' 54.6" N - 8º 32' 25.1" W

Description

The Porta do Camiño was the first gate through which the pilgrims following the French route accessed Santiago de Compostela. From this spot you can see the Mosteiro de San Domingo de Bonaval, site of the Museum do Pobo Galego since 1963.

Access

Town centre. Historic old quarter.

The Ways of St. James

Portiguese Route
Portiguese Route by coast
The English Camino
The Fistera-Muxía Camino
The French Camino
The Northern Camino
The Primitive Camino
The Route of the Sea of Arousa and River Ulla
The Winter Camino
Vía de la Plata
Arriba
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