Day 3 - Portomarin to Palas de Rei

Itinerary

Walk to Palais de Rei – 24 km [15 Miles]

After your night in Portomarin, your Camino will cross the river Miño (Galicia’s longest river) and rise uphill steadily towards the Serra de Ligonde. You will pass nice hamlets such as Gonzar and Ventas de Narón. Stop to visit the Romanesque Church of Santa María in Castromaior and the Romanesque church in Eirexe.

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Group Journal Entry

Day 3 on the Camino: A Day of History, Hills & Relaxation

We started early this morning, crossing the River Miño, Galicia’s longest river, before beginning a steady uphill climb toward Sarria de la Grande. Along the way, we had the opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Roman Church of Santa María in Castro Mayor, along with several fascinating ruins scattered along the route.

Today’s trail was noticeably more shaded than yesterday, which made the miles a little more comfortable. We enjoyed a couple of beautiful stops along the way to rest, take in the scenery, and collect a few more unique stamps for our Camino passports.

We finished the day with a real treat—an amazing stay at Hotel Farmenterio! After a full day on the trail, there was nothing better than relaxing together by the pool, followed by a wonderful dinner and plenty of laughter.

Now we’re ready for a good night’s sleep and looking forward to a shorter day on the Camino tomorrow!