Overview The last stretch on the classic french Camino Walk 100 km to get your Compostela! Camino (PR18-170): Sarria - Ferreiros - Castromajor - Palas del Rei - Melide - Arzúa - Salceda - Amenal - Santiago de CompostelaDuration: 7, 8, 10 or 12 daysDifficulty: easyDistance: approx. 71 miles / approx. 114 kmFare: from 590 EUR per person We are happy to customise the duration of your trip to suit your individual requirements. From Sarria to Santiago on thelast stretch of the Camino Francés Embark on a pilgrimage journey tailored for beginners along the iconic Camino Frances, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. With just over 100 kilometers, you'll earn your Compostela, a testament to your exploration of the rich cultural and religious heritage intertwined with the Camino. The final stretch offers vast landscapes, enchanting historic towns, and unexpected encounters, promising unique discoveries at every turn. Choose between our standard 8 stage itinerary or opt for a more leisurely pace with 10 or 12 days divided into shorter, relaxed stages. Would you rather join a group pilgrimage? Click here for our Way of St. James group tour! 8 day itinerary The last stretch on the classic french Camino Walk 100 km to get your Compostela! Sarria - Santiago | 8 days, standard stages Day 1: Arrival Individual journey to your accommodation in Sarria. Day 2: Sarria - Portomarín (approx. 22.2 km / approx. 6.5 hours / easy) From Sarria, the Camino leads along forest paths first to Barbadelo and then through small villages, along grain fields and finally back through forests to Portomarín. In between, small cafés invite you to take a break. You finally reach Portomarin via an impressive bridge. Day 3: Portomarín - Palas del Rei (approx. 24.8 km / approx. 7.5 hours / easy) Similar to yesterday, today's Camino again leads through an agricultural environment. Depending on the time of year, the mild climate ensures an opulent splendour of plants. In Villar de Donas, we can visit a Romanesque church from the 13th century that is well worth seeing before we reach Palas de Rei via small villages. Day 4: Palas del Rei - Melide (approx. 14.4 km / approx. 4.0 hours / easy) Today you make the pilgrimage to Melide, where the Camino Primitivo and the Camino Francés meet. This geographical centre of Galicia is also known for its pulperia. In other words, it is known for its special preparation of pulpo, which is served with Federweißer wine. Day 5: Melide - Arzúa (approx. 14.1 km / approx. 4.0 hours / easy) Plant lovers will get their money's worth on this stage. Cacti, palm trees, aloe vera plants several metres high, banana trees, huge hydrangeas and finally eucalyptus forests line our path, which is pleasant and slightly hilly. Day 6: Arzúa - Rúa/ O Pedrouzo (approx. 19.3 km / approx. 6 hours / easy) Again eucalyptus forests and scenic, varied sections on narrow, mostly unpaved paths that lead us ever closer to Santiago. Many nice bars and cafés line the way, but it´s also busy with pilgrims. Day 7: Rúa/ O Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela (approx. 19.4 km / approx. 6 hours / easy) The last stage - once again the scent of eucalyptus before we walk through the suburbs first to Monte do Gozo and past the famous pilgrim monument, perhaps taking a last break up there before we proudly and happily reach Santiago via the Rúa dos Concheiros and enter the old town through the Porta do Camino and finally stand in front of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Day 8: Departure Today it is time to say goodbye and, if possible, slowly enjoy your journey home. Alternatively, we recommend that you continue your Camino to the so-called end of the world - to Cape Finisterre, which in reality is not quite the most westerly point in Europe. 10 day itinerary The last stretch on the classic french Camino Walk 100 km to get your Compostela! Sarria - Santiago | 10 days, short stages Day 1: Arrival Individual journey to your accommodation in Sarria. Day 2: Sarria - Ferreiros (approx. 12.9 km / approx. 4 hours / easy) From Sarria, the Camino leads along forest paths first to Barbadelo and then through small villages, along grain fields to Ferreiros. Day 3: Ferreiros - Castromajor (approx. 18.5 km / approx. 5.5 hours / easy) Today you cycle through forests until you cross an impressive bridge in Portomarín. In between, small cafés invite you to take a break. Similar to yesterday, today's Camino again leads through an agricultural environment. Depending on the time of year, the mild climate ensures an opulent splendour of plants. Day 4: Castromajor - Palas del Rei (approx. 15.6 km / approx. 4.5 hours / easy) From Castromajor you visit a Romanesque church from the 13th century in Villar de Donas, which is well worth seeing, before we reach Palas de Rei via small villages Day 5: Palas del Rei - Melide (approx. 14.4 km / approx. 4.0 hours / easy) Make a pilgrimage today to Melide, where the Camino Primitivo and the Camino Francés meet. This geographical centre of Galicia is also known for its pulperia, its special preparation of pulpo, which is served with Spring white wine. Day 6: Melide - Arzúa (approx. 14.1 km / approx. 4.0 hours / easy) Plant lovers will get their money's worth on this stage. Cacti, palm trees, aloe vera plants several metres high, banana trees, giant hydrangeas and finally eucalyptus forests line our path, which is pleasant and slightly hilly. Day 7: Arzúa - Salceda (approx. 11.3 km / approx. 3.5 hours / easy) Again eucalyptus forests and scenic, varied sections on narrow, mostly unpaved paths that lead us ever closer to Santiago. Many nice bars and cafés line the way, but also many pilgrims who are travelling on this section. Day 8: Salceda - Amenal (approx. 11.3 km / approx. 3.5 hours / easy) As yesterday, there is a very similar stage today, which runs via Pedrouzo to Amenal. Day 9: Amenal - Santiago de Compostela (approx. 16.1 km / approx. 4.5 hours / easy) The last stage - once again the scent of eucalyptus before we walk through the suburbs first to Monte do Gozo and past the famous pilgrim monument, perhaps taking a last break up there before we proudly and happily reach Santiago via the Rúa dos Concheiros and enter the old town through the Porta do Camino and finally stand in front of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Day 10: Departure Today it is time to say goodbye and, if possible, slowly enjoy your journey home. Alternatively, we recommend that you continue your Camino to the so-called end of the world - to Cape Finisterre, which in reality is not quite the most westerly point in Europe. The Sarria-Santiago stretch doesn't convince you? Here are the alternatives: Camino del Norte (Northern Way) Runs along the north coast of Spain. Start: Irun on the French-Spanish border. Length: approx. 825 km. A scenic route that passes through cities such as San Sebastián, Bilbao and Gijón. Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way) Leads from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela. Starting points: Porto (approx. 240 km). Variants along the coast and inland. Via de la Plata (Silver Way) One of the longest pilgrimage routes in Spain. Start: Ourense Length: approx. 107 km Camino Primitivo (Original Way) The oldest Way of St. James, used by the first pilgrims. Start: Oviedo (Asturias). Length: approx. 320 km. A challenging route through mountainous terrain. Camino Inglés (English Way) Used by English and northern European pilgrims Start: Ferrol Length: approx. 120 km Camino de Invierno (winter route) Alternative route to the Camino Francés to avoid the snowy mountains in winter. Start: Ponferrada. Length: approx. 270 km. Camiño dos Faros See the lighthouses along the Atlantic coast in west Galizia. Route: Malpica - Finisterre Length: approx. ca. 196 km. Padre Sarmiento Shorter route in southern Galizia to Santiago Start: Pontevedra Length: approx. ca. 166 km. Each of these Caminos has its own scenic and cultural characteristics and offers pilgrims different levels of difficulty and experience. We are happy to advise you according to your wishes, send us a request through our contact form! Packing list Packing list: What should you pack for your Camino? Apparel backpack (incl. rain protection): 35-50 l - max. 2 Kg/ 4.4 lbs 2 pair of trekking pants: 1 convertable with zipper & 1 shorts 2 shirts (functional material such as merino wool) 1 long sleeve (best merino wool) 2 pairs of hiking socks (compression socks are also recommended) (possibly also nylon stockings - under the hiking socks against blisters) 2 functional underpants hiking boots (no sneakers) 1 sweater flipflops or crocs and/ or sandals rain jacket & pants (or poncho) - max. 0,5 Kg/ 1.1 lbs wind stopper small travel towel sun hat poss. swimming gear (for the camino to Fisterra, for the portugese and spanish camino along the coast) Sanitary Articles washbag (or big Zip-Lock-Bag) shower gel (small travel version) toothpaste (small travel version) & dental floss toothbrush disinfectant, needle & thread (best to treat blisters) or blister pads deer cream (to prevent blisters) - 50-100 ml magnesium sun cream - 50-100 ml deodorant headache pills (preferably Ibuprofen 400) razor tissues tiger balm Technical Equipment headlamp ebook-reader phone camera pocket knife Documents & Money purse cash credit card passport (for non-europeans) or ID train tickets health insurance ID (or travel health insurance for non-europeans) emergency phone numbers of your insurance and bank Miscellaneous Pilgrim Guide & Itinerary Pilgrim’s Credencial diary & pen St. James's scallop sunglasses drinking system (e.g. camel bag) - max. 2 l zip lock bags or 10 liter freezer bags (for the modular pack system) first aid kit trekking poles or hiking/ pilgrim stick stone as symbol (especially for the Camino Francés)
