TRASLATIO ROUTE - SPIRITUAL VARIANT OF THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES

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The Traslatio Route or The Mar de Arousa and Río Ulla Route

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A unique experience with history.

Traslatio… Latin term that refers to the legendary Translation by sea of the remains of the Apostle James the Greater, who was martyred and beheaded by order of Herod Agrippa, after years preaching in Hispania, in the year 44.

The story goes that the Stone Boat transported the body of the Apostle James guided by his favorite disciples Anastasio and Teodoro, on a miraculous journey that lasted 7 days from Haifa (Palestine) to Iria Flavia (Padrón). Traslatio Route

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John
John
Thank you very much Olga, it has been a pleasure to enjoy this wonderful route. We will see you very soon
María Isabel
María Isabel
The experience has been incredible. Very happy with the treatment received
Miguel
Miguel
A route with history, told in first person by the boat's skipper. Congratulations.
Chloé
Chloé
Je suis très heureuse de t'avoir rencontré Olga, merci de nous traiter comme si nous étions à la maison. Merci

What is the Traslatio of the Camino de Santiago?

The TRASLATIO is part of a stage in the Spiritual Variant the Portuguese way of Saint James. In our remembrance we started from the fishing town of Vilanova de Arousa. The 28 kilometer route crosses the Arosa Estuary and goes up the Ulla River to Pontecesures, an hour’s journey full of history and beauty. A few minutes after our departure from Vilanova de Arousa we will be able to see the “Bateas”, floating wooden platforms where mussels are grown and we will explain the importance of this mollusk. Shortly after we will find Cortegada, an island that belongs to the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, which is home to the largest laurel forest in Europe. Its location at the mouth of the river divides the Ría de Arosa and the Ulla River.

TRASLATIO ROUTE - SPIRITUAL VARIANT OF THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES

[ TRASLATIO ROUTE BY LA BARCA DEL PEREGRINO ® ]

The Traslatio Route or The Mar de Arousa and Río Ulla Route

A unique experience with history.

Traslatio… Latin term that refers to the legendary Translation by sea of the remains of the Apostle James the Greater, who was martyred and beheaded by order of Herod Agrippa, after years preaching in Hispania, in the year 44.

The story goes that the Stone Boat transported the body of the Apostle James guided by his favorite disciples Anastasio and Teodoro, on a miraculous journey that lasted 7 days from Haifa (Palestine) to Iria Flavia (Padrón). Traslatio Route

Discover our Image Gallery of the Traslatio Route

What is the Traslatio of the Camino de Santiago?

The TRASLATIO is part of a stage in the Spiritual Variant The Portuguese Way of Saint James. In our remembrance we started from the fishing town of Vilanova de Arousa. The 28 kilometer route crosses the Arosa Estuary and goes up the Ulla River to Pontecesures, an hour’s journey full of history and beauty. A few minutes after our departure from Vilanova de Arousa we will be able to see the “Bateas”, floating wooden platforms where mussels are grown and we will explain the importance of this mollusk. Shortly after we will find Cortegada, an island that belongs to the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, which is home to the largest laurel forest in Europe. Its location at the mouth of the river divides the Ría de Arosa and the Ulla River.

Discover our Image Gallery of the Traslatio Route

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John
John
Thank you very much Olga, it has been a pleasure to enjoy this wonderful route. We will see you very soon
María Isabel
María Isabel
The experience has been incredible. Very happy with the treatment received
Miguel
Miguel
A route with history, told in first person by the boat's skipper. Congratulations.
Chloé
Chloé
Je suis très heureuse de t'avoir rencontré Olga, merci de nous traiter comme si nous étions à la maison. Merci

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Boarding and departure

When you arrive in Vilanova de Arousa, you can go to our Office in front of the Vilanova de Arousa Maritime Station or directly to our boat “La Barca del Peregrino ®” to board with the greatest comfort and safety. Please be present 10 minutes before check out time. Thank you

The time has come to set sail! The Traslatio Route begins, it will be a route of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes where you can enjoy unique corners of the Ría de Arousa and the mouth of the Ria Ulla.

A trip full of history and a lot of feeling.

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Discover the art of mussel farming

Galicia has nearly 1,200 kilometers of coastline, with the Ría de Arousa being one of the largest in this community with more than 200 kilometers of surface.

The geographical characteristics of the Ría de Arousa, located between A Coruña and Pontevedra, mean that it has great marine wealth.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations considers the Galician Rías one of the most important phytoplankton deposits and one of the areas with the highest mussel production in the world.

It has about 20 mussel polygons, 2,319 rafts, 68% of all existing rafts in the Galician Rías.

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Discover the art of mussel farming

Galicia has nearly 1,200 kilometers of coastline, with the Ría de Arousa being one of the largest in this community with more than 200 kilometers of surface.

The geographical characteristics of the Ría de Arousa, located between A Coruña and Pontevedra, mean that it has great marine wealth.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations considers the Galician Rías one of the most important phytoplankton deposits and one of the areas with the highest mussel production in the world.

It has about 20 mussel polygons, 2,319 rafts, 68% of all existing rafts in the Galician Rías.

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West Towers, in Catoira

The West Towers are the ruins of a castle whose function was to protect Santiago de Compostela from invasion attempts, which is remembered every year with the celebration of the Viking Romany of Catoira.

In the 9th and 10th centuries, the fortress was a bastion, “the key and seal of Galicia”, its objective preventing the passage of ships from the Arousa estuary to the Ulla river.

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Nature in its purest form

The Ría de Arousa is one of the richest in the world, with a great diversity of fish, crustaceans and shellfish. Throughout the O Salnés region there is a wide variety of Albariño wines with their own Rías Baixas designation of origin.

You will be able to discover unique corners that will make you rediscover them with more time. Vilanova de Arousa, Cambados, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Sanxenxo, O Grove, A Illa de Arousa and Catoira, with the remains of the Torres do Oeste, built to defend against Viking attacks, will be places that you cannot miss.

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Ruta traslatio - Variante Espiritual by La Barca del Peregrino ®
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Nature in its purest form

The Ría de Arousa is one of the richest in the world, with a great diversity of fish, crustaceans and shellfish. Throughout the O Salnés region there is a wide variety of Albariño wines with their own Rías Baixas designation of origin.

You will be able to discover unique corners that will make you rediscover them with more time. Vilanova de Arousa, Cambados, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Sanxenxo, O Grove, A Illa de Arousa and Catoira, with the remains of the Torres do Oeste, built to defend against Viking attacks, will be places that you cannot miss.

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Centenary cruises

A wonderful route full of history where we will see the only maritime river Via Crucis formed by 12 cruises (out of a total of 17), which are located at the mouth of the Ría de Arousa and the banks of the Ulla River.

Most were built in 1960 by Alfonso San Martin Abelleira. We highlight the beauty of “El Calvario”, the name given to the three cruise ships located in Punta Patiño, which were built in memory of Santiago Apóstol and his two disciples.

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Live and feel Traslatio

We leave behind the West Towers, the centenary crosses, and we have ahead of us one of the stages that most connects us with the path, a haven of relaxation and disconnection. by the Ulla River. There is less left to reach our destination, Pontecesures to continue “The Way of Saint James“.

Ruta traslatio - Variante Espiritual by La Barca del Peregrino ®
Ruta traslatio - Variante Espiritual by La Barca del Peregrino ®
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Live and feel Traslatio

We leave behind the West Towers, the centenary crosses, and we have ahead of us one of the stages that most connects us with the path, a haven of relaxation and disconnection. by the Ulla River. There is less left to reach our destination, Pontecesures to continue “The Way of Saint James“.

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Arrival in Pontecesures

We arrive at our destination, Pontecesures, port of arrival to continue with your great adventure on The Way of James. It has been a pleasure to be accomplices of your path and we will not say “Goodbye” but rather “See you soon.“

Good Way Pilgrim and Thanks for your visit.

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The Traslatio Route or The Mar de Arousa and Río Ulla Route

Discover 12 of its 17 centenary crosses that mark this wonderful Way of Saint James as the “Traslatio”

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Traslatio Route

It is a journey that the remains of the Apostle Santiago followed on their Way of Saint James.

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Centennial Crosses

Enjoy centuries-old crosses, witnesses of the pilgrim path of The Way of Saint James.

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TRASLATIO ROUTE - SPIRITUAL VARIANT - STEP BY STEP

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    Ticket Purchase
  • 02
    Boarding
  • 03
    Traslatio Route
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    Arrival in Pontecesures
  • 05
    Go to Santiago
From La Barca del Peregrino ® we offer you the possibility of purchasing in advance and in a comfortable and simple way your place to travel on our boat to do the Spiritual Variant of the Way of the Saint James with us. Shall we embark together?
When you arrive in Vilanova de Arousa, you can go to our Office in front of the Vilanova de Arousa Maritime Station or directly to our boat to board with the greatest comfort and safety. Please. Be present 10 minutes before departure time. Thank you
The time has come to set sail! The Traslatio Route begins, it will be a tour of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes where you can enjoy unique corners of the Ría de Arousa and the mouth of the Ria Ulla - A trip full of history and a lot of feeling.
We arrive at our destination, Pontecesures, port of arrival to continue with your great adventure on the Way of the Saint James
We will not say "Goodbye" but a "See you soon" Good Way Pilgrim and Thank you for your trust.
  • 01
    Ticket Purchase

    From La Barca del Peregrino ® we offer you the possibility of purchasing in advance and in a comfortable and simple way your place to travel on our boat to do the Spiritual Variant of the Way of the Saint James with us. Shall we embark together?

  • 02
    Boarding

    When you arrive in Vilanova de Arousa, you can go to our Office in front of the Vilanova de Arousa Maritime Station or directly to our boat to board with the greatest comfort and safety. Please. Be present 10 minutes before departure time. Thank you

  • 03
    Traslatio Route

    The time has come to set sail! The Traslatio Route begins, it will be a tour of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes where you can enjoy unique corners of the Ría de Arousa and the mouth of the Ria Ulla - A trip full of history and a lot of feeling.

  • 04
    Arrival in Pontecesures

    We arrive at our destination, Pontecesures, port of arrival to continue with your great adventure on the Way of the Saint James.

  • 05
    Go to Santiago

    We will not say "Goodbye" but a "See you soon" Good Way Pilgrim and Thank you for your trust.

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