Barcelos

Known for the legend of the pilgrim cock, Barcelos is a colorful and traditional stage on the Portuguese Way. Its large weekly market and ceramics are its signature features.

Discover Barcelos

Barcelos, an enchanting town in the heart of the Minho region, is one of the most symbolic and picturesque stops on the Portuguese Way. Its name is indissolubly linked to the famous legend of the Pilgrim's Rooster, a Jacobean miracle that tells the story of how a roasted rooster sang to prove the innocence of an unjustly accused pilgrim. This event made the "Rooster of Barcelos" one of Portugal's most recognizable icons. For the pilgrim, the town offers a rich heritage, with its medieval bridge over the Cávado River, the ruins of the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos and a historic quarter full of charm. It is especially famous for its large weekly market, one of the country's biggest, a feast of colors, flavors and local handicrafts. The tradition of pottery is very important, and ceramic figures, with the rooster at the head, can be found everywhere. With good services and hostels, Barcelos is a stop that immerses the walker in the most deeply rooted folklore and tradition of the Portuguese Way of St James.

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Accommodations in Barcelos

Find the perfect place for your rest in this locality.

Casa do Theatro Guest House

5.0

Largo Dr. Martins Lima 28, 4750-318 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Casa da Ana Boutique Guest House

4.8

Rua Visconde Leiria 37/38, 4750-311 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Art'otel Barcelos

4.5

R. da Madalena nº29, 4750-315 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Lux'Otel Barcelos

4.5

Região Norte, R. da Madalena no 33, 4750-314 Barcelos, Portugal

PALMEIRAS

4.5

R. Irmãos São João de Deus 66, 4750-169 Arcozelo, Portugal

Top’Otel

4.5

R. Custódio José Gomes Vilas Boas nº44, 4755-059, Portugal

Reserve

Edifício Quinta Nova

4.4

342, R. das Amoras 49, 4750 Barcelos, Portugal

Quinta de Sendim

4.4

4750 Vila Boa, Portugal

Casa do Monte

4.3

R. de Santa Maria 640, 4750-008 Abade de Neiva, Portugal

Reserve

Hotel Restaurante Bagoeira

4.3

Av. Dr. Sidónio Pais 495, 4750-333 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

In Barcelos Hostel & Guest House

4.3

R. Infante Dom Henrique nº64, 4750-251 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Residencial Kuarenta&Um

4.3

R. Miguel Bombarda 41, 4750-320 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Residencial Solar da Estação

4.3

Largo do Mal. Gomes da Costa 1, 4750-162 Arcozelo, Portugal

Hotel Dom Nuno Barcelos

4.2

R. Dr. Francisco Torres 141, 4750-160 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Area Sosta Camper - Barcelos

3.6

R. Rosa Ramalho 38, 4750-331 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Casa da Rosa

3.4

Av. João Duarte 64 e 70, 4750-175 Arcozelo, Portugal

Flag Hotel Barcelos

3.4

R. de São Bento 7, 4750-267 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

In barreta

Otro Alojamiento

R. da Barreta 21, 4750-266 Barcelos, Portugal

Reserve

Parque ermao

Otro Alojamiento

R. Tomé de Sousa 76N, 4750-217 Barcelos, Portugal

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Otro Alojamiento

Av. Alcaides de Faria Loja 333C, 4750-106 Barcelos, Portugal

Routes that pass through Barcelos

Discover the routes and stages that have this locality as a starting, ending or passing point.

Portuguese Way (Central)

Vilarinho a Barcelos

27.30 km 6.83 h Media

From: Vilarinho

To: Barcelos

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Barcelos a Ponte de Lima

34.50 km 8.63 h Media

From: Barcelos

To: Ponte de Lima

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