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Melide, Galicia
Galicia

Melide

The village where the Camino Primitivo merges with the Camino Frances. Famous across Spain for its pulpo a feira (Galician-style octopus).

Points of interest
2 points of interest
Related stages
Stage 11, Stage 12

Points of Interest

Highlights and landmarks to discover in Melide

Church of San Pedro de Melide — Church Church

Church of San Pedro de Melide

A 12th-century Romanesque church with a beautiful tympanum depicting the Lamb of God. One of the finest small Romanesque churches in Galicia.

Cruceiro de Melide — Monument Monument

Cruceiro de Melide

The oldest stone cross (cruceiro) in Galicia, dating from the 14th century. It stands at a crossroads where pilgrims from different routes have met for centuries.

Related Stages

Stages of the Camino Primitivo passing through Melide