Rutas Turísticas

Throughout the centuries, pilgrims from Portugal and Spain have been found on the banks of the Tâmega. Perhaps it was so much devotion the reason that here arose the first book printed in Portuguese, ‘Sacramental’ of Chaves, and the first book printed in Galicia, the ‘Missal Auriense’ of Monterrei, both from the late fifteenth century. Today, pilgrims, with their thousand motivations, continue going through the Chaves-Verín way to Santiago.

 

The Interior Portuguese Way starts in Farminhão, Viseu. In Portuguese territory it passes through the municipalities of Viseu, Castro Daire, Lamego, Peso da Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Real, Vila Pouca de Aguiar and, finally, Chaves. Crossing the border into Verín - by Vilarelho da Raia or Vila Verde da Raia - it is there joined by the Via de la Plata, where two roads can be taken: to the north, by Laza, or towards the northwest, by Xinzo de Limia. In the latter, the entire way, from Viseu to Santiago de Compostela is over 370 Km long, where it is suggested the trail be completed in twenty stages.

 

In Chaves-Verín, the Way approaches the Tâmega, at the meadow, where the vineyards will be increasingly more frequent. Along the entire route, the traveller has the opportunity to enjoy the warm mineral springs and pass at the foot of the fortifications that defend the border. For those who do not intend to reach to Santiago, the route of the Road is also an opportunity to get to know the landscapes of Chaves-Verín on foot, bike or horseback.