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Follow The Camino | walk activity
'Easy Days on the last 65km'
French Way - Section Easy Days 65km
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela
Follow The Camino | Easy days

Trip ID :

- Follow The Camino | Walking activity
- 65.5 km
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- From €490
- Easy days

French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela

Our "Easy Days" trip makes it possible to absolutely everybody to experience the Way of St James / Camino de Santiago and reach the world-known Santiago de Compostela. On an "Easy Days" trip, walking days are shortened to an average of 3 hours/13 kilometres. You can also decide how to organise your day, starting at the time you like with no pressure about starting too early. The daily walk will fill a half day, leaving the other half free. With this walking holiday, you will have a chance to walk the last 70 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela and still experience the feeling of being a pilgrim of modern times.

On this section, we follow the last 65 kilometres of the French Way / Camino Frances, the most traditional of all the pilgrims' ways to Santiago de Compostela and the best known internationally. The journey starts in Palas do Rei, passing through Melide well-known for its Galician seafood gastronomy, and continues all along the French Way, through the green hilly landscapes of Galicia, eucalyptus woodlands, and typical rural villages.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. The Camino is clearly marked with the “Scallop Shell” showing you the way. We have split the stages to short distances, so daily walks are of 13 kilometres on average, which means there are accessible to absolutely everybody.

Follow The Camino | Walking activity

French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Palas do Rei
Day 2 : Palas do Rei to Melide (14km)
Day 3 : Melide to Arzua (14km)
Day 4 : Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (18km)
Day 5 : Rua to Lavacolla (10km)
Day 6 : Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela (9.5km)
Day 7 : Santiago de Compostela


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DAY BY DAY

DAY 1 - Palas do Rei
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of the lively town of Palas do Rei. The rooms are en-suite.



Accomodation in Melide: 2* hotel, en-suite room
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities




DAY 2 – Palace do Rei to Melide (3h30, 14km +100m -250m)
Today, the Camino continues slightly downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the charming village of Leboreiro. At Melide (454m), stop in one of the many restaurants to try some local specialties.


Accomodation: 2* hotel, en-suite room.
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner




Day 3 – Melide to Arzua (3h30, 14km, +250m -250m)
This is the perfect start as the stroll quickly leaves Melide and heads off to the quiet countryside, along forest track and through a few hamlets. At Boente de Ariba, you will pass by the ancient church of Santiago before continuing through a forest track and reaching Catanada. You will then cross a few streams, and the last stretch to Arzua is an long uphill bit. Once in Arzua, you can then relax in the hotel.

Accomodation
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
in Arzua: Same as previous night




DAY 4 – Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (4h30, 18km +50m -130m)
This shaded section of the Camino will pass through woods, along streams and through sleepy villages. Take your time and visit the chapel of Santa Irena, with its unique statues of Santiago. The rest of the way to Rua/Opino is on a good and quiet country road. Rua (310m) is one of the less crowded stopping points before Santiago de Compostela.

Accomodation in Arzua: Same as previous night
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

DAY 5 - Rua to Lavacolla (2h30, 10km, +60m -50m)
The first few kilometres after Rua are mainly spent through wood and farmlands, on forest tracks and quiet country roads. After passing through the hamlet of San Paio, a few steep uphill bits lead you to Lavacolla, a long established landmark on the Camino.



Accomodation in Lavacollaa: Same as previous night
Meals: Breakfast, dinner




DAY 6 - Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela (2h30, 9.5km, +80m -120m)
Lavacolla was once the last village crossed by pilgrims before reaching their ultimate goal in Santiago. Leaving it behind you, you continue up and down through the quiet countryside before reaching the famous Monte de Gozo where pilgrims used to see the cathedral for the first time after weeks of walking. Quickly after it, you will enter the city of Santiago! (more info on Santiago)

Accomodation  in Santiago de Compostela: 3* hotel, en-suite room.
Town:ATM, Shops, all facilities.  
Meals: Breakfast, dinner



Day 7 – Santiago de Compostela (more info)
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:

- Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre (read more)

- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house!

- or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours)

- Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information.




Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities
Meals: Breakfast

 

 

French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela

 FLY IN AND OUT

 

It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela.

1)    FLY IN
  • To Santiago

See with Ryanair, Iberia and Aer Lingus for flights from the UK :
- Ryanair : direct flights from Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands and Liverpool
- Aer Lingus : flights from Dublin.

Great choice of other connections with Iberia and Spanair from: Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.

2)    FLY OUT

See above.

 

GETTING AROUND



1)    GETTING THERE

By bus :
- Direct bus
- 50 min journey
- See timetable : www.empresafreire.com

2)    GETTING BACK

Shuttle buses :
- From Santiago city center to the airport
- 20mins journey

 

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French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela


HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES – HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 

An Easy Day trip allows you to walk less than the usual distance each day. Therefore, accommodation on Easy day trips is more limited, as there may not be a medium-sized town in which to book you at the end of each day.

 

              

 

We need, at times, to consider guesthouses rather than hotels. However, our guesthouses are selecetd based on comfort, location, friendliness and character. They are considered to be the best available accommodation at each stage.     

 

              

 

French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela


















French Way - Section Easy Days 65km - 7 Days/6 Nights - 65.5 km - From €490 -
From Palas do Rei to Santiago de Compostela

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LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

 

 

Base Price

(€)

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

Solo Departure

High Season

Apr, May, Jun, Sep

650

790

895

Mid Season

Jul, Aug, Oct

590

730

835

Low Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

490

630

735

 

Extra nights (€)

Santiago

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

2* Hotel B&B

44

60
3* Hotel B&B 65 95


5* Hotel - Parador de Santiago, B&B

€145

or upgrade last night + €110

€205

or upgrade last night + €110

 

INCLUDED


  • Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel
  • Rooms en-suite
  • Half Board during the hike
  • Detailed Walking Notes
  • Map
  • Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED


  • Flights
  • Insurance (recommended)
  • Drinks
  • Dinner first and last nights
  • Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.

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