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21.7 kn wth an elevation gain of 302m. Walking through the countryside, past beautiful churches and across the bridge into Padrón – famous for Padrón Peppers!
Padrón is a small town in Galicia, Spain, with significant historical and cultural ties to the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James).
Jacobean Legend: According to tradition, Padrón (ancient Iria Flavia) is where the stone boat carrying the remains of St. James the Great (Santiago) first landed in Spain. The "Pedrón" (a large stone believed to be the mooring post) is housed in the Church of Santiago.
Famous for Peppers: The town is nationally famous for its specific type of small, green, fried peppers, known as pimientos de Padrón. A common saying about them is that some are spicy and some are not.
Notable Residents: It was the birthplace or home of several famous Spanish writers, including the poet Rosalía de Castro and Nobel literature laureate Camilo José Cela. Their house-museums are local attractions.
Photos from the walk: Camino de Santiago Pre-walk Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 The Camino Team
Photos from the walk: Camino de Santiago Pre-walk Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 The Camino Team
