Saint James of Compostela way

DAY 1. SARRIA

Accommodation in Sarria.

DAY 2. SARRIA – PORTOMARIN (23km / 5-6h)

After your night in Sarria, expect a calm walk through pretty villages and peaceful hamlets under the shade of oak trees and along quiet country roads. Along the way, you will spot many Galician traditional ‘hórreos’ (granaries). Visit the beautiful Romanesque church in the village of Barbadelo. Your destination for the night is the town of Portomarin.

DAY 3. PORTOMARIN – PALAS DE REI (25km / 5-6h)

After your night in Portomarin, your Camino will cross the river Miño (Galicia’s longest river) and rise uphill steadily towards the Serra de Ligonde. You will pass nice hamlets such as Gonzar and Ventas de Narón. Stop to visit the Romanesque Church of Santa María in Castromaior and the Romanesque church in Eirexe, with its portal featuring a sculpture of Daniel with animals, as well as Pilgrim Santiago.

DAY 4. PALAS DE REI - ARZÚA (30km / 6-7h)

After your night in Palas de Rei, the Camino trail continues downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the delightful village of Leboreiro. You should take a break in the lively market town of Melide (454m), where you should try octopus, Galicia’s most classic dish, in one of the many ‘pulperías’. The Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track bringing you to the village of Boente and the church of Santiago. Next is the pretty medieval hamlet of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m), famous for its local cheese. In Arzúa, you should visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena.

DAY 5. ARZÚA – RÚA (20km / 4-5h)

You will not leave Arzúa without tasting its delicious Arzúa-Ulloa Designation of Origin cheese and without stamping your Pilgrim's Credential at the Church of Santiago de Arzúa. Green hills will be your traveling companions until you reach the town of Rúa. You will come across chapels such as Santa Irene.

DAY 6. RÚA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (20km / 4-5h)

You will begin the final stretch of the French Way from Sarria. After passing behind Pedrouzo, you will ascend through Amenal and descend to Lavacolla. You will ascend again until you reach Monte do Gozo. From here, you will see the towers of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral for the first time. Only 4 kilometers separate you from the city. You will pass through the Barrio de San Lázaro neighbourhood, cross the Porta do Camiño or Puerta del Camino gate, leave Plaza Cervantes behind, and reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela through the beautiful streets of the old town. In Santiago the Compostela you will find not only pilgrims but also locals and students, enjoying a few bites and socialising over a glass of wine in the many bars, restaurants, and cosy cafes.

DAY 7. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Breakfast and check out of the hotel.

Included services:

Standard Package includes:

01 night in Sarria, Hotel Mar de Plata 1* o similar. BB basis
01 night in Portomarin, Hotel Vistalegre 2* or similar. BB basis
01 night in Palas de Rei, Hotel Casa Benilde 1* o similar. BB basis
01 night in Arzúa, Hotel Arzúa 2* o similar. BB basis
01 night in Rúa o Pedrouzo, Pensión Lo 1* o similar. BB basis
01 night in Santiago de Compostela, Hotel Herradura 3*. BB basis
Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Luggage transfer during stages (1 piece of 20 kg/pax)
Complete documentation and Travel notebook.
Travel insurance (basic).

Superior Package includes:

01 night in Sarria, Hotel Alfonso IX 4* or similar. BB basis
01 night in Portomarin, Hotel Portomarín Star 3* or similar. BB basis
01 night in Palas de Rei, Casa Leopoldo 1* (suite) * or similar. BB basis
01 night in Arzúa, 1930 Boutique Hotel 3* or similar. BB basis
01 night in Rúa o Pedrouzo, Pensión Lo 1* o similar. BB basis
01 night in Santiago de Compostela, Hotel Compostela 4* or similar. BB basis
Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Luggage transfer during stages (1 piece of 20 kg/pax)
Complete documentation and Travel notebook.
Travel insurance (basic).

Recommended travel period:

March till November

Excluded services:

Entrances to monuments.
Privat transfer Santiago airport - Sarria.
Privat transfer Santiago city - Santiago Airport.
City tax, direct payment to the hotel.
Tips, porterage, or anything not included on inclusion list.

Conditions:

Net rates per pax and tour in euros. Rates valid from 01st March 2026 to 15th November 2026. Rates valid from 1 to 9pax.

If at the time of booking there is no availability in any of the accommodation, we will reserve in others of our total trust and with whom we work regularly. For this reason, the price per person could vary.

Due to the particularity of the accommodations and the high demand that may occur, special conditions are requested: at the time of reservation is necessary to proceed with a first payment of 100,00€/pax, as a handling fee. This amount will be subtracted from the total payment that will be requested 45 days before the start date of the trip.

Image source: LCC Century Incoming
Image source: LCC Century Incoming
Image source: LCC Century Incoming