Escorted tour in Northern Portugal and Spain
Via Nova & the Camino Real
The 1st century Via Nova, constructed to connect Bracara Augusta (Braga in Portugal) with Asturica Augusta (Astorga in Spain), has remained in an exceptional state of preservation. 250 of its original milestones, lining its route across mountains, hills and valleys into Galicia, are still in position. This tour explores the legacy of the Roman Via Nova, and the rich heritage of the Camino Real, its fine monasteries, its convergence with other pilgrimage routes as it nears Santiago de Compostela – and much more…
Bom Jesus do Monte basilica outside Braga – one of numerous places of worship along the route
7th century Visigothic church of Santa Comba de Bande
One of 250 intact Roman milestones lining the route
The Ribereira Sacra (Sacred River) – its escparpments home to 18 monasteries
Picturesque, Romanesque Vilanova bridge at Allariz
And finally – to Santiago de Compostela!
