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Wise Pilgrim APPO Porriño is the heart of Galicia's granite industry and has been for centuries. The town is functional rather than pretty, but the Palacio Municipal in the centre — designed by local architect Antonio Palacios using the same granite that makes the surrounding hills ring with quarry work — is worth a look.
Basic services. The camino leaves along the N550, crossing a roundabout on the north side of town. After passing under the highway, look right for a tunnel under the off-ramp that leads to Ameirolongo.
Antonio Palacios, born here in 1874, became one of Spain's most prominent architects. His work includes the Palacio de Comunicaciones in Madrid (now the city hall) and numerous buildings across Galicia. The family name appears on buildings and monuments throughout O Porriño.
The camino leaves town along the N550. On the north end of town, you will cross a roundabout, keeping to your right. Soon the road passes under the highway, and the trail leaves the road immediately after. After going under the highway, look to your right for a tunnel that passes under the off-ramp. It will take you to Ameirolongo.
