Pontevedra in the morning has a certain tempo. As you walk along the road that leads to the Burgos bridge, you can see many monuments of religious iconography, such as the Chapel of the Pilgrim Virgin, which occupies the center of the Plaza Peregrina.  

This is the second Roman milestone on the Way. There's a bench next to it where you can rest, and it's from here that we leave the road and the more urban area to enter the woods entirely. 

Four kilometers from the finish line in Caldas de Reis there is a small detour that many pilgrims avoid or don't notice. When you see a sign on the road saying "Santiago-40", cross over, very carefully, and keep going straight ahead. You can cool off in the waterfalls of the Barosa River.

After the last straight on road 550, at the entrance on the right is a small chapel built entirely of stone. Regain your strength in these last few kilometers before arriving in Caldas de Reis.

The road to Caldas de Reis runs along dirt tracks next to the locals' vegetable gardens. The large piece of green space is interrupted by the small village of Caldas de Reis. Just cross the bridge. It's tradition for pilgrims to rest their feet in the spa next to the church. Once you've recovered, take the opportunity to dine in the center. The small village atmosphere is palpable, and so it's a convivial moment for the pilgrims.