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Camino francés from Sarria to Santiago – with Melide
Starting at
548 € *
Distance
114 km
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Regime
Bed and breakfast
Type of Accommodation
Private room with bathroom
Service
Backpack transport
Transfer
As marked on the itinerary
* Price per person, based on double occupancy.
Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with Melide
Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with Melide
From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with Melide is a variant of the Sarria “shortest route” to get the longed for “Compostela”, the accreditation that confirms that the pilgrim has walked to the tomb of the Apostle Santiago. In this variant of the route from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela we will spend one night in Melide, which means another day of travel, but divides the route from Palas de Rei to Arzúa into two shorter stages. We can also enjoy a well-deserved serving of “Pulpo á Feira” (Octopus), as Melide has some of the most traditional “Pulperias” in Galicia. Indispensable here to treat yourself to this gastronomic pleasure. Our body has earned it.
The variant from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with Melide is part of the French way, the most popular route for pilgrims to Compostela, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.Many of the cities that the Camino crosses (starting from Roncesvalles) are due to the Jacobean tradition emerged and grown. All you have to do is watch the riot of pilgrims once we get to our starting point in Sarria. It is a very busy route where we will meet people from all over the world who will share the wonderful experience of a pilgrimage to Compostela.
Difficulty level:
This variant of the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela with Melide, in particular with the division of the stage from Palas de Rei to Arzúa with the stop in Melide, does not require much effort from the pilgrim. In any case, it must be taken into account that not all feet are used to running an average of twenty kilometers for several days in a row. It is therefore recommended to exercise a little before starting the hike and, above all, to wear the right footwear. The beautiful Galician landscapes with their lush forests will no doubt compensate us.
¡BUEN CAMINO!
Sarria
Arrival on your own (see transfer service). Sarria is the starting point for many as it is very close to the mythical and last 100 km. This is the minimum distance that must be covered to get the Compostela. That is why this medieval city is one of the most moving cities, and that does not disappoint experienced or young pilgrims. It’s a day to rest, acclimatize, and tune into the adventure that will start the next day.
Accommodation in Sarria.
Sarria - Portomarin
Difficulty level: easy.
This first stage is flat, without many slopes and with a comfortable hike. We enter deepest Galicia and let ourselves be enchanted by the beauty of chestnuts, oaks, rivers, meadows … as well as charming cities like Barbadelos or Ferreiros. The old town of Portomarin lies under the water of the Belesar reservoir. The Miño river shows us that we are reaching Portomarin.
Accommodation in Portomarin.
Portomarin - Palas de Rei
Difficulty level: easy.
We start the route towards Serra de Ligonde with a low level of difficulty, where we climb up to 725 meters. On this day, the green landscapes are mixed with some paved areas and we start to see the famous “Cruzeiros”. The villages of Castromaior, Ventas de Narón and Ligonde deserve special mention.
Accommodation in Palas de Rei.
Palas de Rei - Melide
Degree of difficulty: easy.
We leave Campo dos Romeiros, an important meeting point for pilgrims, in the direction of Leboreiro, in order to finally reach Melide via a medieval bridge over the river in a pleasant walk in the middle of lush forests.
Accommodation in Melide.
Melide - Arzua
Difficulty: easy.
We leave Melide, one of the best places in Galicia to taste the very traditional “Pulpo á Feira”. The few kilometers that await us allow us to enjoy some of the enchanting villages like Boente and Castañeda until we reach Arzua, famous for its cheese.
Arzúa - O Pedrouzo
Difficulty level: easy.
A short and quiet stage to process everything that was experienced during the trip before arriving in Santiago the next day.
Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.
O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela
Difficulty level: easy.
Excitement and strange mixed sensations. It is the last stage. We recommend that you start hiking early to take part in the pilgrimage, which is celebrated at 12:00 p.m. First we reach Lavacolla and continue climbing Monte do Gozo, where we can catch a glimpse of the long-awaited cathedral from a distance. Finally the Plaza del Obradoiro and the well deserved personal satisfaction of having reached this point.
Accommodation in Santiago.
Santiago de Compostela
Buen Camino! See you next time.
Room with private bathroom
Breakfast included
Luggage transport for each stage on the way (max. 20 kg – 1 piece of luggage per person)
Guided tour of the old town of Santiago de Compostela
Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
24-hour emergency line
Detailed information with stage maps
Pilgrim pass
Pilgrim scallop
Travel Insurance
Half board supplement: 25 € / person / night
Private transfer to Sarria: on request
Private transfer to the airport: on request
One day tour Santiago – Fisterra: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas with Wine Tasting: on request
One day tour Santiago – Rías Baixas, Wine Tasting & Boat Trip: on request
One day Tour Santiago – Catedrales Beach (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday): on request
One day Tour Santiago – Ribeira Sacra (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday): on request
Extra piece of luggage: €8 per stage and piece of luggage (maximum 20 kg)
Extra nights: on request
Travel cancellation insurance
Camino de Santiago with Support
Camino francés from Sarria to Santiago – with Melide
Starting at 548 € *
Price per person in a double room
Price per person, based on double occupancy.