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Wise Pilgrim APPSousel is a fairly nondescript town with one interesting quirk for pilgrims: an abandoned building at Rua de Sao Pedro 30 with two scallop shells and two swords carved into the facade, thought to have been a medieval albergue. Nearby, Hospedaria de Roda is a 3-star hotel with a modern shell and sword on its facade as an homage.
Sousel has basic services — cafes, small shops, and accommodation.
Leaving Sousel, an easy-to-miss arrow on the N372 directs pilgrims off the road to the left.
About 6.5 km before Fronteira, the camino turns off the road to the left and follows the disused railway line. The first 2 km is on ballast and quite difficult, especially the initial stretch. Consider staying on the road for those 2 km, then joining the railway tracks at the sign for the Monument to the Battle of Atoleiros. From there, the tracks become a walking-friendly eco path all the way to Cabeco de Vide.
After slightly more than 2 km on the eco path, the camino turns left and makes a large loop through the center of Fronteira — not strictly necessary. If you're staying at the Bombeiros or continuing past town, stay on the more direct eco path.
