The way "a orixe"
In the Footsteps of Tradition The Story that Gives Origin
Discover the less travelled but no less mystical route of the Camino de Santiago, where history and legend intertwine in a journey of faith and discovery. “O Camiño ‘A Orixe’ invites you to follow the ancient footsteps, from the legendary waters of the Rías Baixas to the emblematic Praza do Obradoiro.
Our journey begins with a story shrouded in the mantle of time, the arrival of the body of St. James the Greater on the shores of Galicia. According to tradition, his faithful disciples Theodore and Athanasius, overcoming all adversity, sailed from Palestine to the Rías Baixas in a stone boat. It is here, at this spiritual and physical starting point, that “A Orixe” finds its raison d’être.
A Path Forged by Faith
Evidence and stories tell us of an ancient medieval path, a route traced by devotion, which connected the rich history of the Ría de Arousa with the spiritual heart of Santiago de Compostela. From the Corrubedo Lighthouse, this path unfolds along the coast, drawing a map of contemplation and beauty, until it intertwines with the Portuguese Way at Iria Flavia.
THE 6 STAGES OFL
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“A Orixe” is not just a path; it is a series of stages, each telling its own story, each a chapter in your personal journey towards understanding and faith.
Faro de Corrubedo - A Guía (Carreira)
Capilla da Guía - Iglesia de Santa María (Pobra do Caramiñal)
Pobra do Caramiñal - Iglesia de San Vicenzo de Cespón
Cespón - Quintáns
Quintáns - Padrón
Padrón – Santiago de Compostela
Faro de Corrubedo - A Guía (Carreira)
We start this adventure next to the Corrubedo lighthouse, the westernmost landing point of the Barbanza Peninsula. From this point, 17 kilometres of great beauty await us, starting with Corrubedo, its natural park, the dunes, the lagoons of Carregal and Vixán, unique beaches such as those of A Ladeira or Vilar, and concluding next to the chapel of A Guía, in Carreira.
The destination chapel is rectangular in shape, with a simple classical-style façade built in granite and wood, using architectural figures such as the round arch for the entrance openings.
Capilla da Guía - Iglesia de Santa María (Pobra do Caramiñal)
We start the second stage with a progressive descent from Guía towards the beaches of the Arousa estuary, a route that has the sea as the main protagonist, where we will cross places such as Graña, Areeiros, Castiñeiras, Ribeira and we will finish in Pobra do Caramiñal, in the 16th century church of Santa María A Antiga.
In addition to the Church of Santa María, we have the possibility to see a wide cultural repertoire from Torre de Xunqueiras, the Pazo de Couto, the Museum of Valle Inclán and the Bermúdez Tower. A glimpse of the entire 25 km route.
Pobra do Caramiñal - Iglesia de San Vicenzo de Cespón
A demanding stage in terms of distance (32 kilometres). After leaving A Pobra do Caramiñal behind, we head for Escarabote and Cabo de Cruz, two places with a great seafaring tradition where we can stop to enjoy the sea and get to know their canneries.
An essential stop is the castros of Neixón, where we can savour the Ría de Arousa, dotted with rafts.
This third stage ends in Cespón, specifically next to the church of San Vicenzo, the oldest in Boiro.
Cespón - Quintáns
This fourth stage takes us to the San Ramón de Bealo Chapel and then continues along the coast to Rianxo. In addition to approaching the sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe, whose image gave rise to the popular song Rianxeira, we can enjoy the great cultural heritage of the town.
Continuing along the coastline, we will come across the Three Crosses cross, which forms part of the only maritime Way of the Cross in the world. There is little time left to reach Quintáns, where we will regain strength to resume our journey to Padrón the following day.
Quintáns - Padrón
We leave behind the lands of the region of Barbanza and Arousa to travel through the municipality of Dodro. The waters of the river Ulla mingle with those of the Ría de Arousa, creating a delightful landscape that brings us closer and closer to our destination.
Padrón is the final destination of this last stage of the Barbanza Way, A Orixe, which links with the Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela. Here the pilgrim can continue to relive the arrival of the Apostle to Galician lands, visiting the famous Pedrón in the church of Santiago or discovering the legend of Queen Lupa.
Padrón – Santiago de Compostela
There are only 25km to go before we reach our destination. This day runs quietly through the valley of the river Sar until we reach the sanctuary of A Escravitude where we will find the Holy Fountain surrounded by miraculous stories.
In Milladoiro the pilgrim will see for the first time in the distance the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago. The arrival to Compostela will be the culmination of an adventure that led us to leave our footprints on a Camino with a millenary history and to be part of the Jacobean tradition forever.
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Harmonious Coexistence
A Journey of Transformation
“A Orixe” awaits you to offer you a unique experience, a lesser known route but deeply rooted in the essence of the pilgrimage to Santiago. Prepare your heart and your steps for a journey that goes beyond distance, towards a renewal of spirit and being.