Sarria to Santiago (final section)

• Groups (6+): €530 per person sharing 
• 4-5 people: €540 pps.
• 2-3 people: €570 pps.
• Accommodation single supplement €220.

• 7 nights’ accommodation in ensuite rooms on a B&B basis (typically 3* standard). We choose our accommodations to give you the best value while still maintaining high standards.
• Private airport transfer from Santiago airport to Sarria.
• Bag transfer each day.
• Pilgrim Passport – we use those issued by Camino Society Ireland – the only officially-recognised Irish pilgrim passport.
• Detailed walking notes for each stage, as well as ongoing advice and 24/7 emergency phone service.
• The security provided from booking with a licensed and bonded travel agency.
• Flights not included. As a licensed travel agency, we can book your flights for you (€20pp fee applies, no fee for group bookings).
• Travel insurance not included - we recommend that all customers take out adequate travel insurance.

Day 1 – Fly from Dublin to Santiago.

Upon arrival, you are provided with a private transfer to Sarria. Sarria is the town closest to the 100km distance from Santiago, explaining its popularity as a starting point on the Camino Francés.

Day 2 – Walk 22km to Portomarín

Getting your first sense of the typical Galician farms that you walk through. Portomarín has a fascinating history, the original town being flooded by the development of a major hydroelectric plant further along the Miño river. The town as you find it today was relocated above the water levels of the flooded plain. The church was reconstructed brick by brick from the original!

Day 3 – Walk 24 km to Palas de Rei

By now, you will have begun to notice the ubiquitous Horreos – stone and wooden structures that were used to store corn and keep it away from pesky rodents! Now mostly ornamental, the Horreo is as much a symbol of Galicia as the scallop shell is of the Camino.

Day 4 – Walk 29km to Arzúa

This is your longest and toughest day – but when you make it to Arzúa, you know you’re well on your way. The second half of the day is hilly, but the picturesque hamlet of Ribadiso helps to ease away thoughts of weary limbs. You also pass through the town of Melide, the self-styled Galician capital of pulpo (octopus). You have to try some!

Day 5 – Walk 19km to Pedrouzo

Don’t let the shorter distance completely fool you! There are still some hills to be negotiated as you pass through some more small hamlets and farmyards. Pedrouzo itself is a small town that has grown in the last couple of decades, now serving as a satellite town for the city of Santiago. You will see the placenames of Arca, Pedrouzo and Pino intermingled – they all refer to the same town!

Day 6 – Walk 20km to Santiago

After skirting around the airport near Lavacolla, you will arrive at Monte de Gozo about 5km from Santiago. This marks the traditional spot where pilgrims would wash themselves in preparation for their arrival into Santiago. Nowadays, it is a great gathering spot for groups to meet up before walking into Santiago together.

Day 7 – Free day in Santiago

A chance to collect your Compostela from the Pilgrim Office and to attend the midday pilgrim mass (there’s usually an English language mass in the evening). The historic centre of Santiago is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful place to wander or indeed to sip a café (or something a bit stronger!) and watch the world go by. The centre of Santiago is very compact and easily walkable – a treasure trove of beautiful buildings and winding streets.

Day 8 – Fly back

Return to Santiago airport for your return flight to Dublin.