Padron, a stroll through the town

Padron, on the River Sar,  is a town of sculpture and camino history, it is here where St James started his ministry in Spain and where his remains were brought back onto land after his martyrdom in Jerusalem. The Camino trail from Padron leads dirctly to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and allegedly follows the journey of St James to his resting place. 

On the opposite side of the river is the very impressive Convento  do Carme XVIII.

In the Igrexa de Santiago, the Romanesque church in the town, you can see the original stone of O'Padron which dates back to Jacobean times.

Legend goes this is the mooring post to which the boat carrying St James tied up to on the River Sar.

The town is full of amazing scuptures in the little plaza's.

Padron  is also famous for its little green peppers, Padron Peppers, they are delicious. They are not too spicey and are char grilled and served everwhere.  The town has a sculpture to the Padron Pepper Pickers.... now say that 10 times fast.