Portomarín used to be closer to the Miño river originally than it is today. The most important buildings were moved stone by stone to a higher location between 1956 and 1962, in order to save them from getting flooded after a hydroelectric dam upstream was finished, creating the Belesar reservoir. In drier times, when the water retreats, remains of old stone houses and the Roman bridge can still be seen.
What to see in Portomarín
Igrexa de San Nicolao
The 13th century church, which also doubles as a fortress, was rebuilt stone by stone on its current location. So much so, you can still see the numbering on the stones.
Where to stay in Portomarín
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Albergue Huellas
Private
16
14
4.8
Albergue PortoSantiago
Private
15
7
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4.6
Albergue Manuel
Private
15
16
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4.4
Casa Cruz
Private
12 – 14
16
4.4
Albergue Ultreia
Private
15
14
+
4.4
Albergue Pasiño a Pasiño
Private
14
30
4.3
Albergue Aqua Portomarín
Private
12 – 13
10
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4.3
Casona da Ponte
Private
16
47
4.3
Casa do Marabillas
Private
16
6
+
4.1
Albergue de peregrinos
Xunta de Galicia
10
114
3.9
Albergue Ferramenteiro
Private
14
130
3.9
Albergue Pensión Gonzar
Private
10
10
+
3.9
Albergue El Caminante
Private
12
18
3.8
Albergue Folgueira
Private
16
32
3.7
Albergue Novo Porto
Private
12
22
3.6
Albergue Pons Minea
Private
15
24
+
3.3
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