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Stage 1: Sarria to Portomarín (Portomarín)
First stage through wooded trails, rural villages, and crossing the Minho River towards the reconstructed town centre of Portomarín.
Where to Stay on the French Way of St. James: Stage Guide and Accommodations
Discover the best accommodations on the French Way of St. James from Sarria to Compostela. Stage-by-stage tips to ensure your rest.
⏱️ Recommended duration: 7 days
🛣️ Approx distance: 115 km
📍 Stages: 5 stages
About this route
The Galician stretch of the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela is the most travelled and popular, completing the minimum 100 km required to obtain the Compostela.
Itinerary & where to stay stage by stage
Recommended stops and verified stays for each leg of the journey.
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Stage 2: Portomarín to Palas de Rei (Palas de Rei)
A gentle profile stage through the A Ulloa region among traditional granaries and meadows.
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Stage 3: Palas de Rei to Arzúa (Arzúa)
I pass through Melide (a must-stop to taste octopus á feira) and arrival in the capital of Arzúa cheese.
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Stage 4: Arzúa to O Pedrouzo / O Pino (O Pedrouzo The Pedrouzo)
Second-to-last day among oak and eucalyptus forests before approaching Santiago.
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Stage 5: O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela)
Exciting entrance to Monte do Gozo and arrival at Plaza del Obradoiro in front of Santiago Cathedral.