Hiking on the Caminho de Fatima Trail
Caminho de Fátima, Portugal
Explore Bragança’s Rich Heritage and Historic Sites
Bragança is a charming town with a rich history, full of ancient stones and a well-preserved historic center. Key highlights include a stunning 14th-century castle, the unique Domus Municipalis, and beautiful churches. Cobblestone streets lead to impressive manor houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, making it a great place to explore.
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Santuary of Penha and Mount Penha, Guimarães, Portugal
The building's design, created by Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva, was initiated on August 6, 1930, and heavily influenced by Art Deco style. A fire in 1939 delayed its completion, which occurred on September 14, 1947, shortly after Marques da Silva's passing.
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Camino de Santiago: My 37-Stage Journey from Sevilla
This content details a pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago from Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, undertaken from November 11 to December 17, 2022, across 37 stages. Additional information and stage descriptions can be found on the author's blog, with links to social media and donation support provided.
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Pilgrimage Day 37: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
My predictable and unforgettable Camino Via de la Plata ends at the foot of the magnificent cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
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Pilgrimage Day 36: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The stage ends after 17 km in the small village of Outeiro, where there are no services, in an idyllic rural setting with a good Xunta hostel.
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Pilgrimage Day 35: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
It is an unspectacular stage, the highlight of which is the crossing of a bridge that is over 1000 years old.
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Pilgrimage Day 34: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
A long but easy stage through mountainous, green and rural Galicia, through small villages and towns. Despite its length of 34 km, the stage ran without any problems.
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Pilgrimage Day 33: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Today I set off in dry weather and a warm 14 degrees. Right at the start of my approx. 21 km route, the road climbs steeply for 2 km.
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Pilgrimage Day 32: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The day began with very heavy rain, which lasted for several hours. There was also a stormy wind. After about 8 km, there were no more markings at a crossroads.
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Pilgrimage Day 31: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
It took me just over 2 hours to cover the 4 km, as the path was criss-crossed by rivers and streams. You had to be careful not to go swimming.
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Pilgrimage Day 30: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
A long stage of 37.5 km with beautiful landscapes, through roads, country lanes and road sections. Today is characterized by the ascent to Padornelo (1,365 m) with 360 metres of altitude difference over 9 kilometers.
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Pilgrimage Day 29: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Today's stage was 25.5 km long. The weather was not so good, it rained for several hours and my shoes were as wet as in a swimming pool.
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Pilgrimage Day 28: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
It was a very short stage of 16 km to take the opportunity to do some laundry.
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Pilgrimage Day 26: Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Quiet and pleasant stage of 35.6 km in a solitary environment with moderate slopes.
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