Explore Galicia, its incredible landscapes, and its Celtic heritage.
Walk the last 100 kilometres along the Via de la Plata route and get your pilgrim certificate.
Time travel along 2000 years of history and meet people from every horizon.
Indulge yourself in en-suite rooms and with a high level of comfort all along the way.

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Departures:

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This Walking Holiday explores the 10th and last section of the Via de la Plata, the longest of all Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela! It runs through the whole country from South to North, from the hot Andalousian plains to the green mountains of Galicia, from Arabian influenced buildings to traditional stone farmhouses, and much more! This Camino in its whole offers most of Spain’s rich and mixed culture.

Starting in Ourense and reaching Santiago de Compostela, this section of the Camino runs through both farmlands and the green low mountains of Galicia. As you approach the final destination of the entire Camino, or Way of Saint James, you can feel the buzz and appeal it has created all over the centuries, as heritage such as chapels, crosses, and statues linked to the Camino can be seen every day during the walk. With many up and downs, this section can be seen as challenging, but, with Santiago de Compostela being the final stage, this is certainly the most rewarding of the whole Via de la Plata route!

Day 1 – Ourense
Ourense is ideally located on both banks of Rio Mino, a major Galician river. The city’s old quarter is home to the dominating XIIth century cathedral, the main square and its arcades, and pedestrian streets with many bars and restaurants that will suit anyone’s taste.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 3* accommodation or equivalent.

Day 2 – Ourense to Monasterio de Oseira (8h, 30km, +570m -200m)
Leave Ourense crossing the Puente Viejo, a XIIth century bridge over Rio Mino. Then we follow a main road for a few kilometres, always keeping the river away to our right. After Cachaxuas, we start one of the steepest uphill part of this section but there are some great views all along the climb up. We then continue along natural shady paths through the countryside, walking through Cea before getting to Monasterio de Oseira. Short transfer to your beautiful casa rural in Casarellos.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 2* accommodation or equivalent. Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3 - Monasterio de Oseira to Estacion de Lalin (6h15, 25km, +50m -50m)
On morning, transfer back to Monasterio de Oseira. We start the day with a climb-up to the top of a hill where the views over the agricultural valleys are a nice reward. Then the Camino runs up and down through farmlands, passing through hamlets such as Gouxa or Vidueiro. However, after Castro Dorzon, it meets up several times with the busy N-525 road during a couple of kilometres. We will then be back to the countryside to reach Estacion de Lalin.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 2* accommodation or equivalent. You hotel is located in the centre of Lalin, 2 kilometre off trail. Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 – Estacion de Lalin to Silleda (3h45, 15km, +50m -300m)
Today is a short stage made of many gently up and downhill bits through farmlands, woodlands and villages. As we leave Estacion de Lalin, we start the day by a climb-up to Botos and we then continue to walk through several villages. At the end of the walk, we enter Silleda, a modern town with all facilities.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 2* accommodation or equivalent. Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5 – Silleda to Ponte Ulla (5h, 20km -200m)
This day first starts with an easy stroll towards Bandeira, a town well-known for its empanadas (Galician flat filled pies). As the day goes on, the Camino continues downhill through farmlands and villages. Just before descending to Ponte Ulla, the old castle worth a visit for whoever is keen to enjoy more 360 degrees great views. In Ponte Ulla, have a closer look at the Iglesia de Santa Maria de Magdanela and its very detailed Romanesque facade.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 2* accommodation or equivalent. Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6 – Ponte Ulla to Santiago de Compostela (5h, 20km, +300m -200m)
Today is special, not only because it is the last day of this section, but also because it is the finishing line of the whole Via de la Plata route! As you leave Ponte Ulla, we first walk up towards Pico Sacro with its Ermita de San Sebastian and wonderful scenic views. The last kilometres to Santiago still reflect the rural atmosphere of Galicia and it is sometimes difficult to believe you are so close to such an attractive city. Finally, you reach Santiago and its world-known Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage site.

Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: En-suite. 2* accommodation or equivalent. Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7 – Santiago de Compostela
If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend to:

• Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre.
• Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight in the 2* hotel in the light house!
• Visit the sandy coves and beaches of the West coast. Unique, remote, unspoilt, and not touristy. You will be amazed... Ask us!

After breakfast, we bid you farewell.

Meals: Breakfast

Our accommodation vary from 2* hotels to 3* hotels or equivalent depending on availability. All rooms are en-suite and accommodation is based on character, comfort and location. Our policy is to select the best available hotel in its category at any given time, to make sure your holiday is as valuable as possible. If an accommodation is not available, we may have to find an alternative that is as suitable as possible.

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

• Flights
• Insurance (recommended)
• Drinks
• Dinners in Ourense and Santiago
• Transfer from/to airport