Monte del Gozo
Camino Frances
Camino del Norte
Camino Primitivo
Monte de Gozo, or ‘Mount Joy’, was once the first place that pilgrims could get a glimpse of the Cathedral spires. A new stand of trees blocks the view now. It is a large gathering place for pilgrims, who flock to the over-sized monument commemorating the pilgrimage that Pope John Paul II made here in 1993. The modest Capilla de San Marcos has the last stamp and a small kiosk selling cold drinks.
You do not need to enter the complex but for the sake of curiosity, carrying on down the road will take you where you are heading.
Pass the outdoor gallery of a local (and gifted) sculptor of stone and cross the bridge over the highway. It is midway over this bridge that you enter the city of Santiago de Compostela but to keep pilgrims from crossing the road half way across the bridge, the sign indicating such has been moved further into the city.
Accommodation in Monte del Gozo
| Albergue de Monte do Gozo 8€ 400 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Benvido Monte do Gozo 23€ 500+ Booking.com |
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| Centro Europeo de Peregrinación Juan Pablo II 10€ 68 |