O Milladoiro: Pilgrimage Route, Hiking Trails and Culture

The final mile of the Camino Portugués runs through O Milladoiro along Calle do Porto and Monte Agro dos Monteiros. From there, the towers of the cathedral are visible.

Hiking between O Milladoiro and Ames

The Senda Verde is a 12-kilometre linear hiking trail of moderate difficulty. It connects the town centres of O Milladoiro and Bertamiráns. Its route follows paths and new forest tracks through areas of interesting cultural, historical and scenic value. Its linear character distinguishes it from the circular trails that lead to other specific destinations within the municipality of Ames.

Also located in the municipality of Ames is the 7-kilometre Ruta de Riamonte. This circular trail is of moderate difficulty and leads to the ethnographic mill complex of Riamonte. The Ruta do Andoriña is shorter, at 5.2 kilometres, and has a low difficulty level. It follows the course of a small stream and starts and ends at Tapia Beach. Current trail conditions can be checked before setting out on a hike. Length, route type and difficulty level can be taken into account when preparing a tour. Transport timetables can also be checked in advance and adjusted if necessary when travelling to hiking trails.

The various Camiños da Saúde routes pass through notable points in O Milladoiro and Bertamiráns. Their routes are adapted to areas frequently used by local residents.

Culture and Historical Traces

The Capela da Madalena has a long documented history: the oldest reference discovered to date dates from 1539. Its façade and bell tower feature Baroque design. The chapel grounds also contain two crosses. One depicts Christ crucified on the front and the Pietà on the back. This cross was restored in 2004 and returned to its original location.

A Madalena is scheduled to take place in O Milladoiro on 2, 3 and 4 August. The Casa da Cultura do Milladoiro is one of the venues in Ames belonging to the Rede Galega de Teatros e Auditorios network. For events, dates and start times should be checked for updates before travelling. The opening hours of a Casa da Cultura can also be checked before visiting.

Woodland and Views in the Municipality

The Miradoiro do Monte de San Marcos is located in the municipality of Ames at an altitude of 343 metres. From there, there is a panoramic view over the valley of the River Sar, the Val da Maía and the entire region.

The Devesa de Sequeiros is an example of the Atlantic forest that once covered this land. The predominant tree species is oak, accompanied by chestnut trees, laurel and holly.

More Destinations

Other destinations include Boiro, Caión, A Laracha, Biduído, As Virtudes, Remesal, San Paio and Pontedeume.

For the higher-level travel overview: A Coruña.