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✓ 1 suitcase per person, maximum 20 kg
✓ Pilgrim Credential
✓ Pilgrim's Scallop Shell
✓ Typical Galician Product
✓ Up to 10 days before starting the Camino
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✓ Finisterre (Costa da morte) and/or Rias Baixas.
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Remember that the cost of the optional services chosen will be added to the base price of your route. We are committed to making your pilgrimage an unforgettable and carefree experience. Welcome to the Wey!
Discover the Wey of Santiago towards the majestic Santiago de Compostela.
Welcome to the beginning of your journey. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Breakfast and start of the first stage of our Camino de Santiago from Sarria. This is one of the most emblematic sections of the Camino Francés, traveled by many pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, passing by the mythical milestone of “kilometer 100.”
The beauty of the landscapes is noteworthy, with majestic forests along the riverbanks enhancing the charm of the place.
We traverse narrow and sometimes winding “corredoiras” (paths) that connect paths between typical Galician villages in rural Galicia, with its rich architectural heritage.
Finally, a mention of the views of the Belesar Reservoir, reached before Portomarín, under which the old town is submerged.
Arrival in Portomarin. End of the stage. Lodging.
Breakfast and start of the stage.
We start the Camino and, after leaving Portomarín, ascend towards the Serra de Ligonde.
In this easily traversed terrain, we encounter sacred symbols with significant religious connotations, called “Cruceiros.”
It is also important to mention a temple near the town of Palas de Rei, such as the Monastery of San Salvador de Vilar de Donas.
Arrival in Palas de Rei. End of the stage. Lodging.
Breakfast and start of the stage.
This stage is the longest in Galicia.
We leave Palas de Rei and the province of Lugo. Entering the province of A Coruña and venturing into its dense forests, leading us to a path of oaks and eucalyptus.
We pass through and visit villages like Leboreiro and the town of Melide, well-known for its octopus, which must be tasted.
We continue towards places of great beauty like the Catasol River. Through its beautiful surroundings, it leads us to the Ribadixo da Baixo Bridge and to the Municipality of Arzúa, renowned for its cheeses.
Arrival in Arzúa: End of the stage. Lodging.
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For pilgrims with low physical fitness or those who prefer to take this longer stage more leisurely, it would be advisable to divide it into two days:
Stage: Palas de Rei – Melide (15.2 km)
Stage: Melide – Arzúa (14.5 km)
Breakfast and start of the stage.
A comfortable journey with slight inclines where we cross forest tracks through small villages, alternating with stretches of road.
Once again, eucalyptus trees are the protagonists, populating the meadows and enhancing the Galician horizon. The arrival in Santiago de Compostela and its Cathedral is approaching.
Arrival in Pedrouzo. End of the stage. Lodging.
Breakfast and start of the stage.
Arriving in Santiago is something special for every pilgrim. Many sensations mix, but the emotion upon stepping into Obradoiro Square is guaranteed.
The route again proceeds calmly between masses of trees leading to the last villages in the O Pino area.
From the hill of Monte do Gozo, the city of Santiago de Compostela awaits, and thus begins a journey through an urban section that ends at the Cathedral.
Arrival in Santiago de Compostela. End of the Last 100 Kms of the Camino de Santiago from Sarria and the beginning of “Your true Way.” Lodging.
All of Santiago de Compostela is noteworthy, especially the Cathedral of Santiago and its restored Portico of Glory, which deserves a special visit on its own, as well as its surroundings.
DID YOU KNOW that the Camino de Santiago from Sarria does not end at the Cathedral of Santiago?? To the end of the world! ¡Ultreia et Suseia!
Once in Santiago, which is the end of the Camino Francés, if you have more days, you can extend the Camino to Finisterre-Muxia, which was once, for our ancestors, “the end of the known world.”
Another option is to add additional nights in Santiago and take day trips to Finisterre and/or Rías Baixas.
¡We’ve reached the last day of your trip! Enjoy a breakfast and conclude this unforgettable experience with us. Thank you for being part of this adventure!
This itinerary will take you through the most popular stages, allowing you to experience the beauty and culture of the Wey of Santiago. Be sure to book accommodation in advance, as it can get crowded, especially in the high season.
Safe travels and Buen Camino!
In our constant effort to provide the best experience to our customers, we want to assure you that we are committed to your rest and comfort. The accommodations we offer have been carefully selected and provide private rooms with private bathrooms, along with all the necessary services to make the most of your stay. It is important to note that we will never put you up in hostels.
Since these accommodations have a limited capacity, we will provide you with the exact name once you confirm your reservation and we verify availability on the dates of your choice. Your satisfaction is our priority!
The generic route we propose is done in 7 days – 6 nights – 5 stages. If you have fewer days, we can also design the Way of Santiago in 4, 5, or 6 days.
We understand that your goal is still to reach the Cathedral of Santiago, and we can consider various alternatives:
The Way of Santiago from Sarria, in the region of Lugo, belongs to the French Way variant, and as you can see in the preceding itinerary, it has 5 generic stages with an average of 22 kilometers per day. However, at Viajes Mundiplus, we can adapt the kilometers based on your physical capacity and how comfortably you want to approach this ancient route.
This itinerary we have designed for the Last 100 Km of the Camino de Santiago from Sarria in stages with fewer kilometers than the established ones is intended for those who want to undertake this section of the Camino Francés with even more relaxation.
The breakdown of stages we have prepared is ideal for families with young children and for elderly individuals who, due to physical aspects, can only or prefer to walk fewer kilometers than the general stages.
This is how our new proposal would look, doing the way from Sarria in 10 days:
Adapted Itinerary (10 days – 9 nights – 8 stages)
Day 1: Arrival in Sarria. Lodging.
Day 2: Stage Sarria – Ferreiros (13.75 km). Lodging.
Day 3: Stage Ferreiros – Gonzar (17 km). Lodging.
Day 4: Stage Gonzar – Palas de Rei (17 km). Lodging.
Day 5: Stage Palas de Rei – Melide (15.2 km). Lodging.
Day 6: Stage Melide – Arzúa (14.3 km). Lodging.
Day 7: Stage Arzúa – O Empalme (15 km). Lodging.
Day 8: Stage O Empalme – Lavacolla (15 km). Lodging.
Day 9: Stage Lavacolla – Santiago de Compostela (10 km). Lodging.
Day 10: Breakfast. End of our services.
We know that one of the main attractions of doing the Way of Santiago with organized trips in Galician lands is being able to enjoy its varied gastronomic offer: Lacon with grelos, octopus, Tetilla cheese, empanadas, stews, etc.
Traveling the Francés Way is an ideal alternative not only to learn about the customs of these historically marked villages but also the perfect excuse to taste a very diverse gastronomy.
Moreover, as you may know, this is the most popular route of all leading to the Cathedral of Santiago. What are we trying to say with this? That you will find a myriad of gastronomic offerings as you pass through any locality. So many that it is completely impossible to list them all in these lines.
That’s why we want to help a bit more in detail. If you don’t know where to eat on the Francés Way from Sarria to Santiago, we will give you some suggestions. Of course, we will also talk about the typical dishes that characterize this route.
Eating well during this journey is as important as having good equipment or sleeping in comfortable accommodation. Throughout the entire route of this path, you can find different restaurants that offer the Pilgrim’s Menu. The vast majority includes bread, a drink, two dishes from traditional gastronomy, and dessert.
Moreover, the dishes have an excellent price. Best of all, you can taste products characteristic of these localities, including cheeses, chestnuts, or honey, as well as various typical dishes. Among the main ingredients are octopus, fish (eel), seafood, and game meats.
Similarly, don’t miss trying the main desserts, including the tender sponge cakes from Samos and the cake from Portomarín. The latter is made with a base of almonds and sweet “melindres,” similar to a donut with icing typical of many Galician regions.
It’s normal that if you plan to undertake such a long journey, you have thought about what to eat during this trek. And those few kilometers deserve a good gastronomic reward. Certainly, in all the localities from Sarria to Santiago, you can find delicious products and typical dishes that you will love.
Among the typical dishes you can taste in Sarria, we can highlight “pulpo a feira” (Galician octopus), potato omelettes, and “pimientos de padrón” (Padrón peppers). They also offer a wide variety of meats such as ribeye or grilled sirloin.
Similarly, the homemade croquettes are delicious, as well as game meats (partridge or wild boar). And if that’s not enough, you can try “porco celta” (Celtic pig). This is a native breed of pig that has been recovered, and they prepare excellent sausages with it (chorizo or pressed cracklings).
You should also consider visiting the museum of bread and the production of “quesos de tetilla” (tetilla cheese). There, you will have an unparalleled gastronomic experience.
In this town, you can taste quality Galician products such as chestnuts, bread, cheese, pork, and veal. Additionally, you can taste the typical dish. This is made with eel, which is a teleost fish that lives between the sea and the river, making its meat highly valued.
Likewise, you cannot miss the exquisite eel empanadas accompanied by “aguardientes de orujo” (pomace brandy). And for dessert, we recommend the typical “tarta de paradela”, made with flour, eggs, sugar, and almonds.
This is a well-known town on the French Way of the Way of Santiago. Undoubtedly, its typical dish is “pimientos de Padrón” and those from Herbón. Therefore, you should eat some fried, roasted peppers topped with coarse salt.
It also stands out for its wide variety of fish and seafood (spider crab, shrimp, clam, octopus, carioca, trout, lamprey). Likewise, it includes special dishes of game meats in season and Galician veal.
It is important to mention that cheeses and products derived from pork are highly demanded among its visitors.
The local product par excellence is Arzua-Ulloa cheese. Their production is carried out in the municipalities of Arzúa, Melide, O’Pino, Monterroso, and Palas de Rei. It is a soft paste cheese produced with matured cow’s milk with a thin and elastic rind of bright yellow color.
Its aromas are buttery and yoghurt with hints of vanilla, cream, and walnut. Moreover, it has a sweet and acidic taste at the same time. It is ideal to taste alone or accompanied, as well as with quince jelly.
At this site, you can find products such as cheese, wine from Ribera del Ulla, honey, fresh vegetables from the orchard, and, of course, veal and pork. Additionally, you can taste the “galo” (rooster) and the “gallina de raza piñeira” (piñeira breed hen), as it is a dish exalted in the gastronomy of this locality.
Likewise, this locality offers typical Galician dishes such as octopus, Galician stew, and empanada.
In the capital of Galicia, you can taste a wide variety of dishes from traditional Galician cuisine. We highlight octopus, fish, seafood, a variety of empanadas, “raxo” (marinated pork), “lacón con grelos” (pork with turnip tops), and broths.
Additionally, you can enjoy the famous “tarta de Santiago”, adorned with the Cross of Santiago. Likewise, you should try the ham from Monterroso, “queixo do cebreiro” (Cebreiro cheese), or the cakes from Samos.
Of course, on the Way of Santiago, there are establishments that are worth a mandatory visit. For example, on the way from Sarria to Santiago, there are restaurants with a great variety of starters, wines, products, and specialties with an unparalleled presentation.
In Sarria, you can find “Pulpería do Luis,” “Roma,” and “A Travesia Dos Soños”.
In Portomarín, O Mirador, Pérez Restaurant, and Inn of the Way stand out.
Likewise, in Palas de Rei, you will find “A Parada das Bestas,” “Mesón A Brea,” and “Pulpería a Nosa Terra”.
In Melide, we highlight the well-known “Pulperias Ezequiel” and “A Garnacha”.
Similarly, in Arzúa, the restaurants that offer an extensive menu to choose from are “Casa Nene,” “Fonte do Picho,” and “Casa Teodora”.
Another excellent place in Pedrouzo is the establishment “O KM19” and “Café-Bar O Pedrouzo”.
In Santiago de Compostela, you have “Abastos 2.0,” “Damajuana,” and “O Gato Negro”, one of the most popular establishments in Santiago.
We’ll provide you with the different options on How to get to the Way of Santiago from Sarria. A locality that marks the minimum distance, if you walk the way, of 100 kilometers to obtain the certificate of “La Compostela”.
Option 1: You can arrive by private car:
– and park your vehicle in Sarria. You can park in the vicinity of the accommodation where you are staying. It is a very safe and small town where, to date, there have been no security problems. Another option is to request private parking. When you finish the last 100 km of the Francés Way, you can return to your vehicle by bus or request our optional service of exclusive vehicle transfer for you or your group.
– or you can arrive directly in your vehicle to Santiago de Compostela and park in private parking in Santiago de Compostela, which has very affordable costs. Once parked, you can take a bus to Sarria (there is only one available schedule) or request our private transfer.
Option 2: Bus
Santiago – Lugo – Sarria (No direct option). From Santiago, you must make 1 transfer in Lugo, and the total duration of both journeys is approximately 3h 15′.
– From Santiago de Compostela city or from its Airport to Lugo, you can travel with the bus company Freire.
– In Lugo, you will have to transfer to Sarria with the bus company Monbus.
Madrid – Lugo – Sarria
– From Madrid to Lugo with the company Alsa, with frequent departures from the Estación Sur de Autobuses de Madrid, and from Madrid Airport (Terminal 4).
– From Lugo to Sarria with the bus company Monbus.
*We recommend spending some time and visiting Lugo and its walls before heading to Sarria.
Option 3: Train (Renfe). Direct trains every day from Madrid and Barcelona. Currently, on the stretch from Madrid to Sarria, the train reaches Ourense, and from here, Renfe provides travelers with a bus from Ourense to Sarria (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). This is due to ongoing construction until July 2023 inclusive.
Option 4: Airplane
The nearest airport to Sarria is Santiago de Compostela, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
From here, there are two possibilities to get to Sarria:
– By bus, option seen previously.
– Private transfer with us: pick-up at Santiago Airport and direct transfer to Sarria in approximately 1h 15′. Please ask us for the price of the service.
Upon your arrival in Sarria, begins an experience you will never forget, where at the next point, we recommend what to see and do on your Way of Santiago from Sarria.
