Camino De Santiago

October 28, 2021

WALK FROM SARRIA TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

If you’re looking to take on your own pilgrimage — along a route filled with beautiful countryside and rustic villages of Northern Spain — start here, at the Camino de Santiago. On this eight-day trip, complete the last 100 km of the pilgrimage route to Santiago and receive a “compostela” at the finish to prove your accomplishment. Refuel with tasty Spanish food and take the time to stop and smell the flowers — it’s active but at a slower, more picturesque pace.

Start: Sarria, Spain
Finish: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Destination: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Theme: Explorer/Trekking

Physical Rating: 3/5
Ages: Min 12
Group size: Avg 10

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ADVENTURE?

Share a true pilgrimage along the famed Camino de Santiago.
Explore the gorgeous Galician countryside, from rolling hills to green tree-lined plains.

GALLERY

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SARRIA

Arrive at any time

ACCOMMODATION
• Cabaña

DAY 2: SARRIA/PORTOMARIN

Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day.
Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALK
Sarria – Portomarín 6h-8h 23km
Start hiking from Sarria to Portomarín, covering about 23km (14 mi) over the course of the day. Pass through many lovely towns along the way and choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. Spend the night in the riverside city of Portomarin.

ACCOMMODATION
• Cabaña

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 3: PORTOMARÍN/PALAS DE REI

Early start from Portomarin, continue walking through fantastic scenery with a rich history en route to Palas de Ray.
Walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rey. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one Palas de Rey’s cafes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALK
Portomarín – Palas de Rei 6h 22km
Get those walking shoes back on! Leave Portomarin behind in the early light of the morning to make the most of the day. This stretch is a mix of ups and downs through beautiful scenery. The entire area has a rich history, especially during the Middle Ages.

ACCOMMODATION
• Cabaña

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 4: PALAS DE REI/MELIDE

Continue the pilgrimage westwards, walking through the lush green valleys of Galicia.
Continue walking through rural Spain. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide, and try octopus, Galicia’s most classic dish, in one of the many ‘pulperías’.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALK
Palas de Rei – Melide 4h 15km
Head west and continue the pilgrimage, passing through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Covering about 15 km today, the day again passes through many lovely villages and towns along the way, offering ample opportunity for rest stops and time to pick up any needed supplies before arriving to Melide.

ACCOMMODATION
• Hotel

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 5: MELIDE/ARZÚA

Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALK
Melide – Arzúa 4h 13km
Leaving Melide, the Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Next is the scenic medieval village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m). In Arzúa, visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena.

ACCOMMODATION
• Hotel

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 6: ARZÚA/AMENAL

The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALK
Arzúa – Amenal 6h 26km
Walk through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don’t miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa (310m). The rest of the route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.

ACCOMMODATION
• Hotel

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 7: AMENAL/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination.
Camino de Santiago Walk
Amenal – Santiago de Compostela 4h 14km
Leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim’s mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view. Later, explore this fascinating city and sip some wine in a café to celebrate the incredible journey. Upon reaching our goal, the pilgrimage is not complete without a visit to the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle.

PLAZA OBRADOIRO VISIT
Santiago de Compostela
Visit the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle. It is widely believed that his remains were buried here in the 1st century AD; from then onwards he became the patron saint of the Christian Crusades.

ACCOMMODATION
• Hotel

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

DAY 8: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Depart at any time

MEALS INCLUDED
• Breakfast

INCLUSIONS

MEALS

7 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT

Walking and Luggage Transportation

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel (7 nights)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Trekking along the pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (5 days)
Luggage transport throughout
Transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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