Camino francés from Sarria to Santiago (in short stages)

Sarria is, for many, the starting point of the Camino de Santiago, since it is very close to the last hundred kilometers, which is the minimum distance to walk to obtain the “Compostela”. That´s why the medieval Sarria is one of the towns with more movement and that does not disappoint neither the experts nor the most recent pilgrims. The first day is a day to acclimatize, rest and prepare for the adventure that will begin the next day. Arrival in Sarria on behalf of the client.

Accommodation in Sarria

Difficulty: easy.

This first stage is smooth, without many slopes, with a comfortable route. Leaving Sarria we will meet many other pilgrims who, like us, begin their adventure. We do not enter the deepest and most beautiful Galicia.

Accommodation in Morgade

Difficulty: easy.

In the middle of the Galician forests, today we will let ourselves be captivated by the beauty of the chestnut trees, oaks, rivers and meadows. The old town of Portomarín is located under the waters of the Belesar reservoir. The river Miño will be the one that announces that we are already arriving to our destination.

Accommodation in Portomarín.

Difficulty: medium.

Today we will find some pending. We will begin descending to the Belesar Reservoir and, once we have reached this point, we will ascend to the Monte de San Antonio. During this stage we will be able to visit the Castro de Castromaior, which is located on top of a hill.

Accommodation at Ventas de Narón.

Difficulty: easy.

Today we will pass through the village of Lestedo, just after the town of Eirexe, where it is worth visiting its unique cemetery. Walking through lush forests, we will arrive at the town of Palas de Reis, one of the most traditional on the Camino de Santiago.

Accommodation in Palas de Reis.

Difficulty: easy.

We leave the province of Lugo behind to enter the province of A Coruña. We get out of Palas through “Campo dos Romeiros”, a key point for the pilgrims’ meeting, and we walk towards Leboreiro, a pleasant way surrounded by lush forests. Fonally, we reach Melide crossing the river through a medieval bridge.

Accommodation in Melide.

Difficulty: easy.

Once again, there are few kilometers that await us today. We can enjoy some of the charming towns along the way such as Boente and Castañeda until we reach Arzua, a town famous for the cheese.

Accommodation in Arzúa.

Difficulty: easy.

Quiet stage and shorter than the next one, which will take us to the place of Lavacolla, the one prior to our arrival in Compostela. We will continue walking and enjoying nature as we pass.

Accommodation in Salceda.

Difficulty: easy.

We continue enjoying the nature of the Camino de Santiago. This will be the shortest stage of our journey. A day to take it easy and prepare to face the last sections with full energy.

Accommodation in O Pedrouzo.

Difficulty: easy.

Today we will arrive at Lavacolla, the town where the airport of Santiago de Compostela is located. Tradition says, that this was where the pilgrims used to wash just before entering Compostela, which would give the name the etymological meaning of “washing the neck”, lava-colla.

Accommodation in Lavacolla.

Difficulty: easy.

We are already at the gates of Compostela. The path runs through fairly quiet sections, between rural areas and small villages. Our greatest difficulty today will be the ascent to Monte do Gozo, but as soon as we reach the top, everything will be joy, as its name suggests. From there, we can have our first panoramic view of the city and the towers of the cathedral, our final destination. Once in Monte do Gozo, the stage is already downhill or flat and immediately we will find ourselves on the urban route, which we will enter through San Lázaro neighborhood.

Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.

Buen Camino, see you soon!