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A trip through the history and nature of Pontedeume

The route to the hermitage of San Miguel de Breamo invites you to take a 3 -kilometer route that connects the Andrade Tower with one of the most emblematic places of the Eume region: the hermitage of San Miguel de Breamo.

This path, easy to travel and completely marked, is the perfect preamble for an experience of connection with Galician nature and culture, a unique trip that you can do at any season of the year.

Throughout this route, you will witness the architectural and cultural diversity of Pontedeume. You will walk along with modernist and Indian houses, which reflect the history of Galician emigration, and you will discover granaries, cruises and viewpoints, elements of the rich local tradition. The panoramic views offered by the route are simply impressive: from the center of Pontedeume to the Ría de Ares and the Eume River, you can contemplate landscapes that change with the stations, which each walk turns into a unique experience.

An authentic experience for all senses

The route has a slope of 417 meters, which makes it a moderate route that adapts well to all those who wish to enjoy nature without demanding too much.

The layout is linear, allowing the starting point to be returned in a simple way. During your journey, you can appreciate the calm of the environment, the fresh air of the mountain and the soft sound of nature, which will invite you to disconnect from the daily routine and enjoy a space without agglomerations, where sustainability is the protagonist.

Every year, the route comes alive with the pilgrimage of San Miguel de Breamo, when the premises are approaching "pilgrimage" to the hermitage, which provides a special touch and an emotional connection with the tradition of the area.

Discover the magic of a unique environment

Either because of its natural beauty or by the cultural value of the resources you find along the route, the route to the hermitage of San Miguel de Breamo is one of those experiences that invite you to travel again and again. In each station, the landscape offers something new: the vibrant greenery of spring, the warm tones of autumn, the clear views of the summer or the tranquility of winter, which makes this trip an unmatched experience.

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Characteristics
  • Difficulty

Easy

  • Length

Approximately 3 km

  • Route

Linear

  • Unevenness

417 meters