Stage 6: Valença/Tuí - Mos - Portuguese Camino de Santiago

The Valença/Tui - Mos stage takes place in three different stages, with different terrain characteristics. It's also important to remember that in Spain it's an hour longer than in Portugal!

The first step is to cross the bridge to finally enter Spain.

In Tui, we are greeted by Galician vegetation. The woods along the way in Spain are full of people - pilgrims and others - making the journey a friendly gathering of languages and faces and "buen camino" for the day. Sometimes you can find musicians playing and shops set up in the spaces where the greenery combines with the main roads. This route is simple, as there are no major climbs to speak of. Just the natural beauty of this region.

That is until we reach Porrinõ, a town divided between pilgrims and its dynamic industry. With a road lined with trucks, in the center there are monuments and pieces of art scattered throughout the town and, for those who want to end the day here, there are accommodation options.

As we left, we found the tarmac again. Cars, trucks and long roads with narrow sidewalks. You can't be too careful until you get to Mos.
From here, you completely leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind, with the drowsiness of the heat and the shelter of the low population density. Always uphill, Mos is a lost village, with a nice church that doesn't shy away from ringing its bells. The perfect place to rest until the next day.

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Valença/Tui - Mos: Photos

Valença/Tui - Mos: Itinerary

A: Tui

Tui is not only the starting point from Spain, but also the city where the Spanish forests begin. Pay attention to the sounds. Sometimes there are local musicians playing for the pilgrims, as if it were a parade.

B: Pilgrim's mural

The first stop is a little after arriving at Ponte das Febres. A space entirely dedicated to pilgrims and with various pieces of art covering the mural.

C: Porrinõ

Today, the outskirts of Porrinõ are more industrial. That's why, whenever you get the chance, take the alternative route. However, arriving in the city center is an important stage in the journey, as every street has something closely linked to Santiago.

D: Somos Mos Bank

Just outside Porrinõ, hidden away on a hill, is the first of many benches for pilgrims to rest on. All of them are marked with the phrase "Somos Mos" (We are Mos) and are scattered all along the road from then on.

E: Mos

Mos is a village between Porrinõ and Redondela, almost at the top of a hill. On arrival you're greeted by several stone houses and Roman streets that have been preserved over time. It's the perfect place for a restful night's sleep, as the next stage will take you through two major cities.