The major hill on the CP is that of the Alto de Portela Grande about 5 km before you reach Rubiāes. In comparison with some the the climbs on the Camino Francés, this 405m ascent will get the blood to your heart pumping a bit, but is neither overly long nor difficult. At the top there is a great view to the east of the surrounding hills and countryside making is definitely clear that you are in a very rural part of Portugal. The top was also a great place to stop for awhile before descending and in just a few kilometers reach our stopping point for the day the Albergue O Ninho (The Nest). This, too, proved to be another great spot to spend the night with an excellent restaurant, the Bom Retiro, just a couple hundred meters down the road. The next morning, after crossing another wonderful bridge from the Roman era, we were on our way to Tui leaving Portugal behind us.
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