Padron ~ Walk through, or Explore?

Padron is in Galicia on the Portuguese Camino about a day’s walk from Santiago de Compostela. It is also the first town of consequence following the Variante Espiritual boat ride. The Brierley guide has over 4 pages including a town map showing key sites.

• View the Pedron stone located in the Church of Santiago and “Santiaguino del MoMonte. It is believed to be the stone St James boat was moored to on arrival in Spain.
• Climb the steps to Monte Santiaguino where St James commenced his ministry on the Iberian peninsula.
• Visit the key sites in Padron including Monte Santiaguino to qualify for a Pedronia certifiado
• Sample the Padron peppers. (Remember 20% are hot!)
• Take the detour to Hebron to stay at the Monasterio Franciscano de Hebron donativo (5.7km return.)