O Porriño

Camino Portugues

To end of camino
99.0
Altitude
40

Centeáns

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4.90

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O Porriño

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1.40

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Ameirolongo - Fonte do Chan

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

O Porriño is the heart of Galicia’s industrialized sector and has been so for centuries, the area is rich with granite.

History

O Porriño’s most beloved son is the famed architect Antonio Palacios. He was fond of using the local granite as a building material, the best example of which is the Palacio Municipal in the town center. The family name Palacios appears on several buildings and monuments around town.

The Road

The camino leaves town along the N550. On the north end of town, you will cross a roundabout, keeping to your right. Soon the road passes under the highway, and the trail leaves the road immediately after. After going under the highway, look to your right for a tunnel that passes under the off-ramp. It will take you to Ameirolongo. 

City Map
Accommodation in O Porriño.
Xunta
Albergue de Peregrinos O Porriño
10€
52 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de Peregrinos O Porriño
Private
Alojamiento Camino Portugués
15€
46
Booking.com
Albergue Senda Sur
15-17€
54
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Senda Sur
Albergue Camino Santiago Porriño
17€
28
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Camino a Santiago
Albergue Rincón del Peregrino
15€
20
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Rincón del Peregrino
Albergue Casucho da Peregrina
23€
30*
Booking.com
Pension
Pensión Maracaibo
Pensión Puente
Hostal
Hostal Louro
Hotel
Hotel Azul
Hotel Parque

Comments

7. April 2025 - 17:51

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The place is incredible! The fridge was stocked with free beers, juice, water, and snacks. The bed was incredibly comfortable and spotlessly clean. The space was vast and well-appointed, and the security codes on the locks were a convenient touch. We had an amazing time there and highly recommend it. The staff also suggested Restaurante Castro, where we had some incredible meals. The octopus and fish were particularly delicious.

18. January 2025 - 17:20

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We were not welcomed here. The staff at the cafe would not speak to us. We ended up leaving and staying in Mos where we were welcomed

22. June 2024 - 17:45

All Caminos App User (not verified)

not a depressing city but stay in Moss if you can!

17. May 2024 - 15:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

O Porrino is a bit depressing, especially if it’s cold and rainy. If you can keep going past it, it gets much nicer. If you’re walking from Tui to O Porrino, definitely take the scenic route at the splitting of the ways (a few km out of Tui). It’s about 1.5km longer but is really worth it.

2. March 2024 - 13:37

All Caminos App User (not verified)

If I want to stay overnight in Vigo instead of Porrino, what are the most convenient way of public transportation?

16. June 2023 - 17:04

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

As you leave O Porrino the edge of town has a walking bridge in construction but the markers do not give a good clear way to the detour.

20. October 2022 - 9:27

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Fonte dos aloques is the most beautiful place. the host is so nice and helpful. the beds fantastic and server towel and linen. would highly recommend this place, I wanted to stay one more night. only 12 euros

20. September 2022 - 10:19

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Alojamientos Central is a nice place to stay. Right above Restaurant Paso a Nival. Convenient for lunch, dinner and breakfast

9. April 2022 - 13:10

Camino de Sant…

Leaving porriño at the roundabout there is a Camino sign that appears to point right up a dirt path. I followed the wisepilgrim map instead and went straight though the roundabout following painted arrows on the ground. Other pilgrims went up the dirt path, but it appeared to lead to a rec area instead of the Camino in my opinion.

11. September 2020 - 16:16

Camino de Sant…

If you do stop in Porriño, pension cando is a very clean and central place. It’s basically a large apartment with a number of rooms that are rented out. It has a small shared kitchen with kettle, microwave , fridge, and a laundry area to rinse/wash clothes. The bedroom was roomy, clean and tidy. All fine for 2 pelegrinos.