A 14.7 mile day and it’s not over
Posted by VQT
Very pretty walk through woodland paths and small farming villages. We saw countless cows, sheep, cats, horses and 2 adorable donkeys.
Portomarin is on a very steep hill. Here’s some history:
Relocation of Portomarín
In the 1960s, an event unfolded that would forever change the face of Portomarín. The construction of the Belesar Reservoir led to the damming of the Miño River, threatening the original village with submersion. This village, established in the Middle Ages beside a Roman bridge, faced an existential crisis. The response? A bold and unprecedented move to relocate the entire village to higher ground.
Preserving Portomarín’s Heritage

The relocation of Portomarín wasn’t just a matter of moving a community; it was about preserving its historical soul. Key historical structures, like the 12th-century Romanesque church of San Xoán de Portomarín and the Capela de San Pedro, were carefully dismantled, stone by stone, and reconstructed in the new village location. This monumental effort not only saved these historical gems from the rising waters but also symbolically resurrected the town’s history and identity.
VQT and LP at Sarria sign early this morning.Look close and you can see numbers on the stones.
Awesome story about this town. I hope you got dinner. I will read on to discover the food outcome.
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I appreciate the history of your journey! Congratulations again. Best, ROBBIE💚
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful animals today! ROBBIE💚
ReplyDeleteYou've come so far and it must be fulfilling to see that 100 km marker showing how close you are to completing your journey. Hope you got a good meal not too long after your beers. JK
ReplyDeleteWooHoo! So close. Hoping you find a good dinner and get a good night’s sleep.
ReplyDeleteHope you found some good food. And that’s an amazing story about moving the town.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting story about the moving of the town! Keep on trekking!!! Pamela
ReplyDeleteThank you for the history of this town. Wow! And congrats on your progress!
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