5-Day Camino de Santiago: Final 100km Pilgrimage
Walk from Sarria through Galician oak forests, rolling farmland, and stone hamlets to the monumental cathedral plaza of Santiago de Compostela, staying in municipal and private albergues.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sarria to Portomarín (22 km)
Santiago de CompostelaBegin walking through lush Galician countryside down to the Miño river.
Portomarín to Palas de Rei (25 km)
Santiago de CompostelaClimb gentle hills through pine groves and stone hamlets.
Palas de Rei to Arzúa (29 km)
Santiago de CompostelaLonger hiking day into Arzúa, famous for local Queixo cheese.
Arzúa to O Pedrouzo (19 km)
Santiago de CompostelaPeaceful forested paths preparing for the final approach.
O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (20 km)
Santiago de CompostelaReach Monte do Gozo for first cathedral views, then arrive in Praza do Obradoiro.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
The 100km minimum distance is required by the Pilgrim’s Office for the certificate; do not shorten if you desire the official Compostela.
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