Oporto – Finisterre – Vigo – Santiago de Compostela
EMBARKATION ON 07/18/2022
It is an exact replica of the old Portuguese caravels, built in 2000 in Vila do Conde to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil.
Its objective is to train in navigation tasks and experiences at sea, especially for young people, to participate in competitions and other nautical events, to learn the behavior and maneuvers of the old caravels…
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Departing from the port of Porto and arriving at the port of Santiago de Vigo , this crossing consists of approximately 80 nautical miles. You will make an unforgettable voyage across the Atlantic Ocean along the Portuguese coast to Finisterre where you will begin the end of the last stage of this maritime Way of Saint James.
This is the last of the 4 stages of the Iacobus Maris.
The Iacobus Maris Route has its roots in the millenary Jacobean tradition, the most powerful cultural and social fact in the history of Galicia and, to a great extent, of Spain and of the whole Europe of Christian tradition. The aims of the Foundation are: To disseminate and promote the Camino de Santiago, through the Traslatio for pilgrims and recreational boating enthusiasts; disseminate and promote the practice of teaching sailing in large sailboats, throughout the Spanish geography, without prejudice to the international arena, focusing on the interrelationship of different cultures and youth.
- Date of embarkation: 18/07/2022
- Port of embarkation: Puerto de Oporto
- Date of disembarkation: 24/07/2022
- Port of disembarkation: Muelle de Oporto
- Distance: 80 nautical miles
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Vera Cruz
The caravel Vera Cruz has a length of 23.8 mts; a beam of 6.5 mts and a draft of 3.3 mts. Its year of construction was 2000. It has a capacity for 12 people.
Journey details
Embarking
Disembarkation
Map of the journey
What is included
- Navigation
- Necessary basic training and workshops
- Accommodation in bunk beds.
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
What it does not include
- Transportation to and from the boat is at the expense of each person.
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