Do you know almost all the routes that end in Santiago de Compostela? Sign up for a path along the Taverneiro Way and discover the interior of the Rías Baixas.
You have 130 kilometers to cover in 9 stages if you prefer to take it slow, or do 2 stages in the same day since some sections are only 11-13 kilometers long, thus reducing the number of stages to 5 or 6.
It is ideal for people who are not trained to do the Camino de Santiago, but still want to try it.
A good alternative to the Portuguese Way, as it can be done in less than a week. This means you don’t need many vacation days.
During the path you can come over 30 churches, 14 wayside shrines, numerous crosses, and a wide array of cultural and natural environments along its way.
It can be done on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback.
At the moment it is not an official route of the Camino de Santiago, however the process of its recognition has begun.
Who is Taverneiro?
LThe route is named after a pilgrim from Ponte Caldelas who died in 1784 in A Estrada after completing the pilgrimage. For this reason, this new route to Santiago de Compostela is called the Camino de Ignacio Taverneiro.
Where does Camino de Taverneiro begin?
The route begins in Salvaterra de Miño, a border town with Portugal. Those coming along the Portuguese Way can reach the town on foot from Tui or arrange a taxi transfer.
Recorrido y etapas de Camino de Taverneiro
Cycling the Taverneiro route
The bike route starts in Salvaterra at the confluence of the Tea and Miño rivers. The path is ideal for mountain bikes due to its terrain.
Where to stay during the Taverneiro Way?
There are several accommodation options along the route, including hotels, rural guesthouses, hostels, and apartments. Contact us for assistance with accommodation during the Taverneiro Way.
If you are looking for accommodation in Ponteareas, you can book directly on our website: Apartment A Coastine.
Pilgrims who wish to have their pilgrim’s credential stamped can request it from the accommodation.
What to do during the Taverneiro Way?
Along the way, you can visit 30 churches, passing by 14 wayside shrines and numerous stone crosses. Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy activities, local festivals or other unique events. Contact us or check the calendar to plan your Camino de Taverneiro.
What services are offered along the Taverneiro Way?
As with any other route on the Camino de Santiago, pilgrims have options to rent bicycles, have their backpacks transported, and learn more about the route with a guide along the way. Contact us to book any of these services on the Camino de Taverneiro.
Is Camino de Taverneiro an official pilgrim route?
At the moment it is not an official route for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, however the process of its recognition has begun.
In autumn 2023, the Pontevedra Provincial Council made progress in declaring the Taverneiro Way a Cultural Route. A preliminary study has been submitted so that the Directorate General can analyze the recognizable original characteristics of the Way required for it to be declared a Cultural Route.
