Miño to Betanzos

Tuesday 10th

Miño to Betanzos (13.4kms) is also uphill but much better than Monday out of Pontedeume even if the last stretch into Betanzos itself is so steep.
The Camino passes through woods and also has some lovely views. The road crosses the Ponte do Porco over the ria Lambre where there was a good view under the bridge. Further along we passed an old house with a lovely garden. The drinking fountain, dated 1884, is one of several that we passed along the Camino. Today was a mix of track and road, with very welcome shade at times.
There was a steep hill down towards the Ria Mandeo and the old gateway to Betanzos. Then it was all uphill again until we reached the entrance to the main plaza.
We stayed in the 'Chocolateria' which seemed a bit run down. However with use of the kitchen area and washing line we were quite happy.
Lunch in town and then another DIY supper. We also bought some food for Wednesday as we could keep it in the fridge overnight. A very warm and humid day so the washing wasn't really dry enough to pack at bedtime. we hung it up to air off overnight.
In view of the weather forecast and learning that the hotel we had hoped to use in Abegondo was an 11km walk to finish up only 5km out of Betanzos we decided it was best to call ahead to Meson do Vento after all, rather than making a detour off the Camino.

Rio Lambre at Ponte do Porco

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Old house

Fuente - drinking fountain - dated 1884

Shaded road near Betanzos

The old gateway into Betanzos

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Market stalls in the main plaza