Vilanova de Arousa

Camino Portugues

To end of camino
60.3
Altitude
5

Cores

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3.50

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Vilanova de Arousa

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0.00

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Pontecesures

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Correos
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Hospital
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Train
Yes

Vilanova is a lovely seaside harbor town with plenty of bars and food options but not much more besides gazing out to sea.

The Road

THE BOAT. Everything you need to know about the boat to Pontecesures is impossible to print here. The schedule varies with the tide, the number of passengers, and the whims of the captain and the hospitalero at the albergue (he who makes the arrangements). The matter is complicated by the fact that the same captain helms two boats of different sizes and capabilities and there is a daily calculation to maximize profit. Unfortunately, this means that there is little that you can do to plan it days in advance, and more or less need to turn up at the albergue and arrange things with the hospitalero.

THE ROAD. The alternative to the boat is a predominantly roadside walk along a path that roughly mirrors the coastline but doesn’t provide for much contact with it. The arrows are lacking in certain areas and the accommodation along this stretch should only be relied upon during peak Summer months and with a reservation. 

City Map

Comments

mar 01/10/2024 - 06:59

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

Wonderful time and the food was great. Run by a family for decades. Jorge and his sister Helena were delightful hosts and their Mother does the cooking! Best food of the trip! Very much worth the stay.

mer 26/06/2024 - 18:05

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

If you have a reservation on Barco Peregrino be sure to check with them the night before. They cancelled our 9:30 boat sent an email they were leaving an hour early. I didn’t see the email until 8:30 and the boat was gone! We ended up walking.

mar 21/05/2024 - 17:24

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

We arrived in Vila Nova at about 5pm and almost all the boats were fully booked. We got the last 3 spots. Prebook.

lun 10/07/2023 - 08:58

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

Nice, cozy room to stay in for a good price. Weak internet in the room. Has kitchen, bathroom and 5 minutes walk to the beach.

mar 20/06/2023 - 15:44

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

Wer Bedenken hat, einen Platz in der Herberge zu bekommen, kann im Hotel Dinajan, zwei Kilometer vor Vila Nova de Arousa (an der Brücke zur Insel) ein Doppelzimmer für 40 Euro bekommen.
Es sind 100 m zum Strand, ein Supermarkt ist in der Nähe und am Campingplatz kann man gut essen.

mar 16/05/2023 - 08:13

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

https://www.labarcadelperegrino.com

You want the Route Translatio from Villanova to Pontecesure. 25€.

Or there are other companies that take you on a rib style sporty boat.

dim 07/05/2023 - 18:11

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

I stayed here in Apr 2023, in a private room. Take care, the hot and cold taps were reversed!! Generally a good stay. There was a washing machine but only a small rack on which to hang laundry to dry. Main shopping area is a short walk, with several bars, cafe and restaurants close by. The hospitalera was great. Welcoming and helpful. Basic breakfast that I supplemented from the local supermarket, but several cafes were also open nearby in the morning.

sam 08/04/2023 - 10:20

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

The phone number listed everywhere for the public albergue appears to belong to someone else now. There was another number posted for “Fran” who I believe was the woman sitting at the check in desk. +34 633319459

dim 02/10/2022 - 12:15

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

I booked in advance online with Amare Turismo Náutico. Very efficient system. Cost €30 per person. They use two modern open speed boats which make for quite an exciting trip and get you to the destination ahead of the larger Pilgrim boat. Some stops on the way to point out things of interest. Commentary in Spanish and Spanglish. We did it in beautiful sunny weather. Might not be so much fun in the rain.