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DAY 1 - Sarria
Sarria is a small city and its old quarter is tiny but the many bars, restaurants and terraces on the river banks are the ideal spot to chill out.

Accomodation in Sarria: 3* hotel, en-suite room.
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities




DAY 2- Sarria to Morgade (2h45, 11.5km)
We begin this section with a very enjoyable day, at 111 kilometres from the Cathedral of Santiago. Straight after leaving Sarria, you will be deep into the Galician rural life and landscapes, walking through numerous typical Galician hamlets and farmlands. From Morgade, short transfer back to Sarria at 2pm (included).

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



DAY 3 – Morgade to Portomarin (2h30, 10km)
Short transfer to Morgade at 8.30am (included). Today is similar to yesterday's walk as we continue our way through rural Galicia, crossing a few typical hamlets and walking through farmlands. The day ends up when crossing over the Belesar dam, nested in the valley of Portomarin.

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



DAY4 – Portomarin to Ventas de Naron (3h30, 12.5km)
Leaving Portomarin, we start the day with a long uphill bit through woodlands. The Camino meets up several times with the national road, nonetheless most of the day is spent through woodlands and briar. From Ventas de Naron, short transfer back to Portomarin at 2pm (included).

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



DAY 5 – Ventas de Naron to Palas de Rei (2h45, 11km)

Short transfer to Ventas de Naron at 8.30am (included). We continue through narrows country trails and along quiet country roads through a few hamlets, with many up and downhills until we reach Palas de rei.

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


DAY 6 – Palace do Rei to Melide (4h 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 7 – 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 in Arzua: Same as previous night.
Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner



DAY 8 – 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 – 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