The Camino de Santiago from Sarria makes up the last 100 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago. It is the most popular stretch, and also the most exciting.
On this route you can enjoy pleasant walks, crossing wooded areas, intense greenery, and idyllic cultivated landscapes. You will also have the opportunity to visit numerous charming villages.
Other wonders on this stretch of the Camino de Santiago are the exquisite traditional gastronomy that you will find during all of its stages, and the numerous opportunities that you will have to meet other pilgrims.
The Camino de Santiago from Sarria ends at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Santiago the Apostle rest. Once you have regained your breath, and after the emotional and unforgettable moments that are lived in front of the Cathedral, you can request the certificate that accredits your pilgrimage, the so-called Compostela.
The Camino Frances from Sarria meets the two necessary requirements to apply for The Compostela: having made at least 100 kilometres on foot and finishing the route in the Cathedral of Santiago.
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Another recommended visit is the Fortaleza Tower, an ancient castle that in the past was intended to defend pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, along their way through Sarria.
Accommodation: Overnight in Sarria.
Two of the most impressive moments of the day are the appearance of the River Miño and the entrance to the beautiful town of Portomarín. The huge medieval bridge that gives access to Portomarín is one of the most photographed points on the Camino de Santiago.
Distance: 22,2 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Portomarín.
Option: If you want to complete a shorter stage, you can stay overnight in Ferreiros. Please contact us for more information.
Then, you will continue on your way to the town of Ventas de Narón, where the Os Lameiros crossing will come across your path. With Monte Sacro as a backdrop, a place full of legends, you will arrive in Portos and finally Palas de Rei.
Distance: 24,8 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Palas de Rei.
Option: If you want to complete a shorter stage, you can stay overnight in Ventas de Narón. Please contact us for more information.
Soon after, you will arrive at the village of Melide, where tasting Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega) is a great tradition among pilgrims. From there, you will continue surrounded by a bucolic environment to Boente, where the Fonte A Saleta, known for its healing properties, awaits you.
The stage concludes in Arzúa, a town famous for its cheese and honey. So make sure you try them before you leave.
Distance: 28,5 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Arzúa.
Option: If you would like a shorter stage you can stay overnight in Melide. Please contact us for more information.
In your wake, you will find tiny hamlets, full of magic. One of them is A Brea, where you will find the Church of Santa Irene, next to which is located a baroque fountain to which healing properties are attributed.
Distance: 17,7 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in A Rúa.
In the first part of the stage you will pass by villages such as O Pedrouzo, Cimadevilla and Lavacolla. Be sure to visit in the latter town the monument to Santiago that was erected during the famous Xacobeo of 1993.
The last kilometres on this stage are full of unforgettable moments. The first of them you will live when you see the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago rise from Monte do Gozo. The other, when you hear the Galician bagpipes ring out as you enter the Plaza del Obradoiro at the Cathedral of Santiago.
Distance: 21 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Option: If you want to complete a shorter stage you can stay overnight in Lavacolla. Please contact us for more information.
Between visits, you can get lost in the small streets of the old centre of Santiago, characterized by the dark colour of its cobblestones. Other essential activities you can do is to discover the traditional city taverns of and try the exquisite Galician seafood.
For you to enjoy all the wonders that Santiago de Compostela has to offer to the fullest, we recommend that you spend at least two nights in the city. Please ask us if you are interested in adding an extra night to your trip or if you want us to manage the reservations for your excursions and / or visits.
Selection of hotels and cottages
Our partner travel agencies only works with accommodation that have private bathrooms and that guarantee maximum comfort and convenience to those pilgrims who book with us.
Since reservations are subject to availability, the name of the hotels and cottages you will stay in will be provided to you 1 month before you start your pilgrimage.
Booking single rooms
You can book your stay on the Camino de Santiago by staying in single rooms, which also include a private bathroom. Single rooms are subject to an additional charge for the selected route.
Accommodation in single rooms is subject to availability in hotels and cottages as it is a highly sought-after service. Reservations must be made in advance.
Commitment to quality
To ensure the quality standards of the accommodation with which we collaborate, our partner travel agencies teams travels to each of them to check that their facilities and services, as well as the quality of their attention, are excellent. Only in this way, can we guarantee you the best rest and an unforgettable stay while you are on the Camino de Santiago.
In addition, if due to the low capacity of some of the hotels or cottages with which we collaborate, there is no availability, we guarantee that they will offer you other accommodation of the same range or even of superior quality.
Accommodation partners
All hotels and cottages have been selected with the utmost care, to guarantee your rest and comfort on all stages of the Camino de Santiago
- Staying in hotels and cottages.
- Accommodation with a private bathroom in your room.
- Detailed itinerary of the reserved route.
- Selected meal plan.
- Baggage transfer between stages.
- Personal assistance 24/7, by phone, throughout the trip.
- Emergency assistance car available
- Information dossier for the Camino de Santiago from Sarria.
- Taxes included.
- Booking of single rooms at an additional cost.
- Picnics to go (includes sandwich, drink and dessert).
- Additional night in Santiago de Compostela (breakfast included).
- Transfer from Santiago (from the city or airport) to Sarria.
- Transfers according to your needs.
- Assistance insurance during the tour.
- Travel cancellation insurance.