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Wise Pilgrim APPThe hotels are along the main road, which is noisy and dangerous — suitable as a last resort but best avoided. After crossing the bridge, take a left on the first street and follow the zigs and zags uphill. The camino provides a welcome break from road traffic between here and O Pobo.
The Battle of Pontesampaio in 1809 was a key engagement of the Peninsular War. Local Galician militia, aided by a force under Pablo Morillo, destroyed the bridge to prevent the French retreat, trapping and defeating a significant portion of Marshal Ney's forces. The bridge has been rebuilt but the battle is commemorated in the town.
After crossing the bridge, take a left turn on the first street. This turn is followed by a series of zigs and zags that take you up and through town at the highest point. The camino takes a welcome break from the road traffic between here and O Pobo.
