Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in the market town of Sarria
Stop At: Sarria, Sarria, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Arrive in the market town of Sarria, 114kms away from Santiago de Compostela. This is the pilgrims’ favourite starting point on the Camino Frances.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 2: Walk from Sarria to Portomarín 22 Kms
Stop At: Portomarin, Portomarin, Province of Lugo, Galicia
From Sarria you will walk 22kms into the town of Portomarín, along peaceful hamlets and quiet country roads and forest tracks.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 3: Walk Portomarín to Palas de Rei 25 Kms
Stop At: Palas de Rei, Palas de Rei, Province of Lugo, Galicia
From Portomarin you will walk 25kms into the town of Palas de Rei. You will cross the river Miño (Galicia’s longest river) and the trail will rise steadily towards the Serra de Ligonde, passing pretty hamlets such as Gonzar and Ventas de Narón.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 4: Walk Palas de Rei to Melide 14 Kms
Stop At: Melide, Melide, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Walk 14kms from Palas de Rei to Melide The Camino trail continues downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the delightful village of Leboreiro. Once you arrive in Melide, you should try octopus, Galicia’s most classic dish, in one of the town’s ‘pulperías’ (octopus restaurants).
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 5: Walk Melide to Arzúa 14 Kms
Stop At: Arzua, Arzua, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Market town with all services
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 6: Walk Arzúa to Amenal 23 Kms
Stop At: Monte do Gozo, Carretera del Aeropuerto, 15820, Santiago de Compostela Spain
A classic stop for pilgrims and your first views of Santiago.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 7: Walk Amenal to Santiago 16kms
Stop At: Monte do Gozo, Carretera del Aeropuerto, 15820, Santiago de Compostela Spain
A classic stop for pilgrims and your first views of Santiago
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela - Departure day
Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Enjoy your breakfast before checking out and departing for home.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado de Abastos de Santiago, Praza de Abastos Torre Central Baixo, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Santiago's Food Market, Mercado de Abastos, is a must-see in the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque de la Alameda, Rua do Campino da Ferradura, 15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Go for a stroll in the city's wonderful Alameda, meet the 'Marias' and get some wonderful views of the Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
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No accommodation included on this day.
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