The Portuguese Way by the Coast (Way to Santiago de Compostela) which connects the city of Oporto with other towns on the coast side, with some alternative connections with Galiza crossing the river Minho, such as La Guardia (facing Caminha), Goián (through Vila Nova de Cerveira), or even Tui (by Valença do Minho) was, one of the most importants axes to reach Santiago de Compostela, according to some historians. This Way starting in the city of Oporto and passing through Matosinhos, Maia, Vila do Conde, Póvoa de Varzim, Esposende, Viana do Castelo e Caminha only become important in the Modern Age, after the XVIII century being used by the coastal population and by those who landed in the seaports.
In Vila Nova de Cerveira pilgrims can choose either to cross the river Minho or to follow up to Valença. Both are soft and parallel ways with the river Minho marked by the green banks wide views and the blue of the sea and sky. The route runs through the foot of Monte de Góis and Serra da Gávea, and takes us through rural houses and through monuments which are examples of the Alto Minho architecture such as churches, chapels and manor houses. The historic center of Vila Nova de Cerveira, where king D. Dinis ordered to be built a castle to defend the passage of the river, deserves a visit.
Location: Vila Nova de Cerveira
In Vila Nova de Cerveira pilgrims can choose either to cross the river Minho or to follow up to Valença. Both are soft and parallel ways with the river Minho marked by the green banks wide views and the blue of the sea and sky. The route runs through the foot of Monte de Góis and Serra da Gávea, and takes us through rural houses and through monuments which are examples of the Alto Minho architecture such as churches, chapels and manor houses. The historic center of Vila Nova de Cerveira, where king D. Dinis ordered to be built a castle to defend the passage of the river, deserves a visit.
Location: Vila Nova de Cerveira
