The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos

The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos

Everywhere we’ve traveled in Portugal, one image keeps appearing: a brightly colored, stylized rooster. The rooster is at the heart of one of Portugal’s most beloved folk tales. Here’s how the legend unfolds…

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Day 4 - Arcos to Barcelos

Day 4 - Arcos to Barcelos

Barcelos is particularly good to pilgrims. David will tell our the story of the Rooster of Barcelos (Galo de Barcelos), but the rooster is an iconic symbol not only Barcelos, but of Portugal as well. We came across our first rooster in a small forest park for pilgrims.

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