Camino de Santiago from Sarria in 11 days

Start this tour by exploring Sarria, the capital of the region and the town preferred by pilgrims to obtain the pilgrim certificate for the minimum distance of 100 km to Santiago and its multiple services along the way, while walking along the Rua Maior, (the main street) and through the centre.

Visit the the medieval Fortress Tower of the Marqueses of Sarria, the only element left standing within the construction; the Aspera medieval bridge over the River Celeiro; the 13th-century Magdalena Monastery; the Church of Santa Marina built on an old Romanesque church from the 12th century or the Church of San Salvador.  Go for it and explore the carvings found on the rocks in the parishes of Maside or Barbadelo.

Overnight in Sarria

Start at the Rua Maior until you reach the viewpoint over Sarria and then the Convent of the Magdalene. Descend to a tributary of the River Sarria and cross it by the Aspera Bridge.

Climb to the village of As Paredes, where a pre-Roman castro is located and advance to Vilei, where you can seal the credential. Continue towards Barbadelo where you can visit the Church of Santiago de Barbadelo.

Visit the Marzan Mill, before reaching Leiman and Peruscallo, while you find granaries and a stone marker on the road. In the middle of stone walls and chestnut trees you reach Brea and then Morgade until entering the concello (council) of Paradela and its first parish: Ferreiros.

Overnight in Ferreiros

Descend from Ferreiros along an asphalt road to Mirallos, where you can visit the Church of Santa Maria. Climb between pines and oak trees to Moimentos and then to Mercadoiro.

Tour the historic Romanesque villages, medieval bridges and rustic pathways and take a photo at the mythical 100 km marker, one of the most photographed places on the Camino de Santiago. Continue to Moutras, Parrocha and Vilacha to get to know the River Minho, one of the most popular in Spain.

Cross the 350 m bridge over the Belesar Reservoir, which will take you to the town of Portomarin. In this town, rebuilt in the 60s after being flooded by the river, do not forget to visit the Church of San Nicolas from the 12th century, which was rebuilt stone by stone, the Church of San Pedro and the Manuel Blas, Antonio Sanz or Agustin del Rio parks.

Overnight in Portomarin

Leave Portomarin and start this ascending stretch starting at the Belesar Reservoir to Mount San Antonio, before arriving between pine roads to Toxibo and Gonzar with its Romanesque church. 

Continue the ascent between farmlands, small villages, wooded areas and a small road next to the road to Castromayor at about 600 m. Tour this small village with a couple of bars, its centuries-old eucalyptus and its pre-Roman archaeological site: The Castromayor castro (settlement). 

Go up the paved road to O Hospital do Alto da Cruz and then cross the road over the bridge to reach Ventas de Naron, a small, typical Galician village where you can get to know the Chapel of A Magdalena.

Overnight in Ventas de Naron

Head towards the region of Ulloa, ascending Mount San Antonio to Sierra de Ligonde, which divides the basins of the Minho and Ulloa rivers. Walk about 5 km along undulating paths and reach Avenostre, where you must overcome the Rosario Pass.

Then descend to Palas de Rei, the end of the penultimate stage of the Codex Calixtinus, the most famous medieval code on the pilgrimage route, which includes a guide to the Camino Frances and the first polyphonic music in Europe. 

Visit the Church of Vilar de Donas, one of the main references of the Galician Romanesque period, declared in 1931 as a historical-artistic monument. Explore the extensive artistic heritage and history that enclose its fortresses, towers, castles, pazos and emblazoned houses, such as the old house-tower of Filgueira, that of Fontecuberta or the Pazo de Laia.

Overnight in Palas de Rei

Cross the River Roxan to leave the road and take the rural road to San Xulian del Camino. You will alternate between paved trails and small stretches of trees to Pontecampana and its extensive forest areas. Then you'll arrive in Casanova, the last village in Lugo and then to O Coto, the first village in La Coruna. 

Continue to Leboeiro and Disicalbo to take the national road, deviate towards San Xoan de Furelos and cross the River Furelos over the medieval bridge. Cross the village towards Melide on the Rua Camino Vello de Santiago and Avenida de Lugo.

You can explore this town, considered the geographical centre of Galicia and known for its important agricultural and forestry potential, historical pilgrimage identity and its modern destructions, such as the Roman road over which the Camino Primitivo flowed into the village and which disappeared in 2002. 

Overnight in Melide

In the midst of the beautiful Galician landscape and popular architecture you will reach Arzua, where the Camino del Norte connects with the Camino Frances. Start by descending Rua de San Antonio into a dense forest, cross it and reach the hamlet of Parabispo and the village of Boente. 

Go up and down the valleys of the Ribedeira and Iso rivers and through the small villages of Castaneda and Ribadiso da Baixo, before entering Arzua. Explore one of the main towns on the Camino Frances, in an area known as the "Land of Cheese".

Overnight in Arzua

Leave from Arzua by the cobbled Rua do Carmen as you walk between the wooden-panelled façades and the downhill country path to the French Fountain. Cross the River Vello to As Barrosas and visit the Chapel of San Lazaro, before going down to the River Brandeso. 

Climb up to the village of Preguntono, in the parish of Burres, and admire its 18th-century Chapel of San Paio. Cross the cornfields to A Peroxa and walk along the path between eucalyptus trees to the Ladron creek. 

Continue to A Calle, a hamlet in San Breixo de Ferreiros, cross the Langello creek and take the road to Boavista. You'll find ahead of you a small memorial in memory of the pilgrim, William Watt, who died 2 days before he finished the Camino.

Overnight in Salceda

Start the tour crossing the villages of As Ras and Brea and ascend to Alto de Santa Irene, the highest point on this stretch. Crossing A Rua you will arrive in Burgos, then arrive in the village of San Anton, between a forest of oaks and eucalyptus trees. 

Before arriving in Arca de Pedrouzo, admire the Church of Santa Maria de Gonzar and try the typical chicken, veal and pork. Continue along a dirt track that passes over the River Brandelos to reach O Amenal. 

Pass through the villages of Cimadevilla and San Paio before reaching Lavacolla. In this town, visit the parish of San Pelayo de Sabugueira.

Overnight in Lavacolla

Start the ascent to the area of San Marcos and before crossing the River Sionlla, strip yourself of your dirty clothes and bathe before your arrival in Santiago as is tradition. Climb from there to the long-awaited Monte do Gozo and admire the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago.

Discover the old town centre of Santiago, a World Heritage Site and one of the three holy cities in addition to Jerusalem and Rome. Visit the Cervantes and Inmaculada squares, before crossing the Arch of the Palace and reaching the Plaza del Obradoiro to tour the Cathedral of Santiago.

Celebrate that you have completed your adventure as a pilgrim in Santiago de Compostela! Don't forget to perform some of the rituals of pilgrims such as: attend midday mass, burn your shoes, go down to the crypt and embrace the image of Santiago the Apostle. 

Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

We advise you to stay a couple more days in this charming city where you can continue to get to know part of its history in places such as the Plaza de Cervantes, the Alameda Gardens and the Plaza da Inmaculada.

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