STAGE 1 · 22 KM
Sarria → Portomarín
The official guide rates this medium–high difficulty. Uneven descents and the town entrance need advance access planning.
Official route & maps →GALICIA, SPAIN · XACOBEO 2027
A little further.
A Camino of your own.
Walk toward Santiago, one village at a time. Start with Sarria’s final stretch of the French Way, or find a route that fits your time.
Plan my Camino →
Why 2027 matters
2027 is a Holy Year in Santiago: St James’s Day, 25 July, falls on a Sunday. You can experience the Camino for faith, reflection, landscape or curiosity.
Official Holy Year information · Cathedral announcements
2027 programme: use the cathedral and city calendars for confirmed services and celebrations. Specific concert times and ticket details are not yet verified in this guide.
YOUR FIRST ROUTE
Sarria to Santiago
About 115 km in this planning outline. Choose five longer days or six stages with a stop in Melide. Add arrival, rest and Santiago days separately. Distances vary by route variant and lodging.
Route diagram: stop order only, not a navigation map. Open the official stage maps for terrain and directions.
STAGE 2 · 25.1 KM
Portomarín → Palas de Rei
The longest day in this six-stage plan. Consider an intermediate overnight stop if this exceeds your comfortable daily distance.
Official route & maps →STAGE 3 · 14.6 KM
Palas de Rei → Melide
A shorter stage with woodland, villages and the approach through Furelos.
Official route & maps →STAGE 4 · 14.5 KM
Melide → Arzúa
Pass Boente and Ribadiso, with mixed earth, stone and surfaced sections.
Official route & maps →STAGE 5 · 18.4 KM
Arzúa → O Pedrouzo
Meadows and woodland alternate with surfaced sections and road crossings. Check the map for your lodging.
Official route & maps →STAGE 6 · 20.2 KM
O Pedrouzo → Santiago de Compostela
Pass Monte do Gozo on the final approach. Allow extra time for your arrival in Santiago.
Official route & maps →Which Camino fits?
| Option | Time to allow | Effort & cost considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Sarria → Santiago | 5–6 walking days, plus travel and rest | Repeated hills and long days. Shared accommodation can reduce costs. |
| Portuguese Way | Depends on your starting town | Compare the inland and coastal itineraries before choosing distances and accommodation. Explore official routes. |
| Santiago city stay + a short walk | Your choice of days | Stay in one base and choose a manageable section. Short walks do not by themselves meet Compostela distance requirements. |
A budget you control
Enter your own daily allowance and trip days. The €50 starting value is an example, not a quoted 2027 price. Include beds, meals and local extras; add travel to Spain and an emergency reserve separately.
Planning total: €400
Compare shared albergues and private rooms; ask what bedding, laundry and meals cost. Public Xunta hostels do not accept reservations. For fixed dates, compare bookable private accommodation and check cancellation terms.
Official public hostel informationYour pace. Your access needs.
Shorter days & families
The six-stage option still includes a 25.1 km day. Choose intermediate stops, allow rest days and test a loaded day walk before fixing your itinerary. A shorter day is a valid way to enjoy the Camino.
Wheelchair & reduced mobility
This route is not verified as continuously step-free. Ask about gradients, surfaces, accessible bathrooms and transport. Confirm a step-free entrance at Portomarín and suitable accommodation for every night.
Blind & low-vision explorers
All planning stops and collectibles have text labels. For the trail, arrange the guiding support you need and check road crossings, uneven ground and assistance-dog arrangements directly. This diagram cannot guide a walk.
Official accessibility guidance and hostel access resources. For exceptional Compostela arrangements, contact the Pilgrim’s Office before travelling.
Before you set off
Tick your packing and preparation list. Selections are saved on this device.
The official credential
The Compostela has religious requirements as well as route and distance conditions. The current Pilgrim’s Office rules include at least 100 continuous kilometres on a recognized walking route, with the final stage entering Santiago, or 200 km by bicycle. For the minimum-distance journey, obtain dated credential stamps at the start and end of each stage. Exceptions and alternative starting arrangements require checking the official rules.
Read current Compostela requirements →SEVEN LITTLE KEEPSAKES
Your Camino discovery passport
Collect a stop when you learn about it or visit. These are Atherverse souvenirs, not official pilgrim stamps or proof of walking. Saved only on this device.
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Sarria
Begin with time to settle in, organize your credential and check the next day’s route.
Portomarín
The approach crosses the Miño reservoir. The traditional entrance includes stairs; arrange an alternative if needed.
Palas de Rei
Pause before the next woodland section. Splitting the onward walk at Melide makes two shorter days.
Melide
Look for the medieval bridge at Furelos on the approach. Leave time for the historic centre.
Arzúa
A cheese-making town and a useful overnight stop, with shops and services.
O Pedrouzo
Also associated with Arca in O Pino. Check your accommodation’s exact location before booking.
Santiago de Compostela
Finish at the cathedral, then leave a separate day to enjoy the city without a walking deadline.
Leave a day for Santiago
Make the cathedral your arrival point, then slow down. Plan visits and services through the cathedral’s current schedule and use the city visitor guide for neighbourhoods, food and events.