The last 100 kilometres to Santiago makes for one the most exciting stages of the Camino Frances. Experience the comradery and excitement of the pilgrims, so close to their destination! Your journey begins in Sarria and leads you first to Portomarín. The city had to make way for a dam in the 1960s and its two historic churches were dismantled and rebuilt stone by stone in their new location next to the river.

Through medieval villages you will carry on to the bustling pilgrim’s town of Palas de Rei. Next day’s destination is Mélide, where you should try the delicious octopus in one of their famous pulperías (pulpo=octopus)! Over romantic trails and through the forest, the Camino finally leads up the Monte do Gozo (Hill of Joy). The pilgrims are indeed joyous here, as they get a first sight of the Cathedral of Santiago. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you get to explore the beautiful old town, pick up your Compostela (pilgrim’s certificate) and visit the pilgrim’s mess for a memorable end of this journey.

110 Kilometres

Day 1 • Arrival in Santiago - Sarria
Fly into Spain and transfer to Sarria. We will have booked you into your hotel. Relax and prepare for the Way ahead.

Day 2 • Sarria - Portomarín
Today you will hike to Portomarín. When the village had to make way for a new reservoir in the 1960s, its two churches were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt in the new location. At low water levels, one can still see the remains of the old village of Portomarín down in the valley.
23 km - easy

Day 3 • Portomarín - Palas de Rei
Here, the Camino leads mainly through the woods towards Hospital de Cruz and, passing the beautiful Sierra de Ligonde, finally to Palas de Rei.
23.9 km - medium

Day 4 • Palas de Rei - Mélide - Castañeda
Think about having lunch in Mélide and visit one of its famous Pulperías (pulpo = octopus) before you carry on towards Castañeda.
25 km - medium

Day 5 • Castañeda - Rua de Arca
Through woods of eucalyptus you will get closer to the destination of your journey, Santiago de Compostela.
23.4 km - easy

Day 6 • Rua de Arca - Monte do Gozo - Santiago de Compostela
Hiking over the so-called Hill of Joy (Monte do Gozo) you will reach the long-awaited destination of this pilgrimage: Santiago de Compostela.
20.5 km - easy

Day 7 • End
Enjoy Santiago and bid the Camino farewell. Or continue to Fisterra, the "End of the World".

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