8-Day Camino Frances Pilgrimage Tour from Sarria to Santiago - 6 walking days

This is the most popular section of the Camino de Santiago. On this self-guided tour, start your journey in Sarria and walk the last 70 miles (114 km) of the Camino to Santiago de Compostela. You will meet pilgrims, taste local cuisine and experience the unique Camino culture along the way. Your time on the famous walking route will take you across the beautiful landscape of Northern Spain. Rustic hamlets, quaint villages and the rolling hills of Galicia are part of your walk each day. You will get your pilgrims passport stamped each day and have the chance to explore the historic city of Santiago on your last day.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sarria, in Galicia.

Stop At: Sarria, Sarria, Province of Lugo, Galicia
The market town of Sarria, in Galicia, is the most popular starting point on the Camino Frances route of the Camino de Santiago.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in town

Day 2: Walking from Sarria to Portomarín - 22kms

Stop At: Barbadelo, 27616, Lugo, Spain
Romanesque Church of Barbadelo.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Portomarin, Portomarin, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Visit the Church of San Xoan (St John)
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Portomarín.

Day 3: Walking from Portomarín to Palas de Rei - 25kms

Stop At: 27188 Castromaior, Lugo, Spain
Romanesque Chruch of Santa Maria
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palas de Rei, Palas de Rei, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Market town with all services.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Palas de Rei.

Day 4: Walking from Palas de Rei to Arzúa - 28kms

Stop At: 15819 Ribadiso, A Coruña, Spain
Picturesque hamlet by the river with medieval bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Melide, Melide, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Stop in Melide, famous for its octopus restaurants: pulperías.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Arzúa.

Day 5: Walking from Arzúa to Amenal - 23km

Stop At: Arzua, Arzua, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Market town with all services.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Amenal.

Day 6: Walking from Amenal to Santiago de Compostela - 16km

Stop At: Monte do Gozo, Carretera del Aeropuerto, 15820, Santiago de Compostela Spain
A classic stop for pilgrims and your first views of Santiago.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7: Santiago de Compostela - Day to enjoy the city

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Explore the wonderful UNESCO-listed Old Town in Santiago de Compostela.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mercado de Abastos de Santiago, Praza de Abastos Torre Central Baixo, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Santiago's Food Market, Mercado de Abastos, is a must-see in the city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque de la Alameda, Rua do Campino da Ferradura, 15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Go for a stroll in the city's wonderful Alameda, meet the 'Marias' and get some wonderful views of the Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of our partner hotels in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 8: Santiago de Compostela - Departure day

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Explore the wonderful UNESCO-listed Old Town in Santiago de Compostela
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.