PORTA DO CAMIÑO
In The Way of Saint 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