Albergue de peregrinos de Rates - São Pedro de Rates, Póvoa de Varzim
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News that says that since 2004 five thousand pilgrims have been welcomed into the pilgrim hostel of S. Pedro de Rates.
Waymark Code: WMHA87
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/14/2013
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"In S. Peter of Rates, there, since 2004 a "haven" for those going the route of Santiago de Compostela. There, one can rest, bathing, cooking without having to give anything in return.
Arriving two more: Backpackers and a stick in his hand, which helps to walking. Complain about the heat, but are happy to see fulfilled the first ten days of pilgrimage, which will end in Santiago de Compostela. The French couple joined the four Germans already installed in the hostel Rates (Póvoa de Varzim), which, since 2004, has hosted more than five thousand pilgrims..."
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