Stage 7: Porto de Mougás – Saians

Here the entire route is close to roads where cars pass by every day. Therefore, extreme caution is required. To forget about this fact, we can observe in the distance the curvature of the mountains with a lighthouse hidden between them.

After a climb, one of the highest of the whole route so far, comes now one of the descents and ascents to Baiona. We had the opportunity to see the sea meeting the land from afar and now here we are, in a small village that is typical of the Way to Santiago. Time to rest and to read some facts on the signs about the place where we are.

As the name implies, after one more space to observe the route we still have ahead of us. With benches available, this space beside the road gives us a perspective of what is still to come.

Baiona comes after a steep descent and welcomes us like true explorers. We are greeted by a lively town with a population that moves and at the same time maintains its great monuments. With unmissable churches and the monumental Monterreal castle, this harbor site is suitable for those who are already tired and prefer a less strenuous stage.

Saians is a place for the day’s rest. This civilization can be lost if we are not heeding to the signs that say “Albergue” along the way, as it is a 50 meter detour from the actual path. However, the pilgrim support space is made by the residents’ association that gives us everything we need to rest.