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Spain • 5 Days Price review: Aug 2026

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.

Trip Duration 5 Days
Estimated Total €210
Daily Average ~€42/day
Travel Style backpacker
Itinerary route

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Sarria to Portomarín (22 km)

Santiago de Compostela

Begin walking through lush Galician countryside down to the Miño river.

Estimated day spending: €38.00
Day 2

Portomarín to Palas de Rei (25 km)

Santiago de Compostela

Climb gentle hills through pine groves and stone hamlets.

Estimated day spending: €40.00
Day 3

Palas de Rei to Arzúa (29 km)

Santiago de Compostela

Longer hiking day into Arzúa, famous for local Queixo cheese.

Estimated day spending: €42.00
Day 4

Arzúa to O Pedrouzo (19 km)

Santiago de Compostela

Peaceful forested paths preparing for the final approach.

Estimated day spending: €42.00
Day 5

O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (20 km)

Santiago de Compostela

Reach Monte do Gozo for first cathedral views, then arrive in Praza do Obradoiro.

Estimated day spending: €48.00

✂️ 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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