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Camino Highlights: From Sarria via Santiago to the Sea

Camino Highlights: From Sarria via Santiago to the Sea

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Camino Highlights: From Sarria via Santiago to the Sea

12 Days Starting in 27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain and ending in Fisterra, A Coruña, Spain

Visiting: Sarria, Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa, O Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compostela, Negreira, Olveira, Cee, Fisterra

Tour operator:

The Natural Adventure

Tour code:

705

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$1020

$974 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$46

NB: Prices correct on 28-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Walk the last 100 km of the classic French Way (Camino Frances) of the Camino from Saria to Santiago (the minimum required to earn your Compostela). Traverse the undulating landscapes of Galicia and reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all pilgrimages on the Way of St James

Highlights

Church of San Juan of Portomarín – an unusual Late Romanesque temple
The medieval village of Ribadiso
Cathedral of Santiago – the aim of every pilgrim, a UNESCO heritage site
The peaceful and beautiful Camino de Santiago to Finisterre
Cape Finisterre and its lighthouse

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Sarria

Location: Sarria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: DP Cristal or Duerming Villa de Sarria or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrival by public bus or private transfer to Sarria. Sarria is a small town in Galicia and the last place where you can start your Camino and collect your Compostela. If you arrive early, we strongly recommend taking a taxi to Samos and visiting the Monastery that was founded in the 6th century and has welcomed pilgrims since then.

Day 2 : Sarria – Portomarin

Location: Portomarín

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Pousada de Portomarin or Arenas Porto or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Setting off for Portomarin, you pass Sarria Castle and start your first walk of the Camino, mainly along small country roads and a few pathways. Most of the roads are tree-lined and will provide good shade in the sun. There are hamlets every kilometre or so. You will not have to worry about water or food, and whenever you sit down and take a short rest, you will hear interesting stories from other pilgrims.

Walking for the day: 22km, 5-6 hours, ↑200 m ↓300 m

Day 3 : Portomarin – Palas De Rei

Location: Palas de Rei

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Lar do Peregrino, Casa Avelina or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today the Camino crosses the Minho river and then steadily climbs upwards before passing through Gonzar and Castromaior, where the tiny Romanesque Church of Santa Maria is situated. Continue along country roads edged by bright yellow gorse, pine and oak trees to reach the high point of today’s walk at Sierra de Ligonde (750 m), then descend to the old hamlet of Ligonde, once a popular resting point along the Camino. For the last 3km leading into Palas de Rei, you will walk on a dirt track alongside the main road.

Walking for the day: 24km, 6 hours, ↑450 m ↓300 m

Day 4 : Palas De Rei – Arzua

Location: Arzúa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Arzua or Pension Domus Gallery or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Option 1: Start one of the longest but technically very easy sections of the route. Pilgrims consider this section the start of the countdown because shortly after Coto, there are stone markers at the side of the path with the distance to Santiago marked. Much of the day is shaded, and shortly after Melide, you will walk through oak and eucalyptus forests. Melide is where the Camino Primitivo merges with the Camino Frances. You can also ask your hosts to be taken to the Pambre Castle in the morning and take a shortcut to Coto, away from the busy roads. Relax on the river bank at Ribadiso before ascending to Arzua.

Walking for the day: 29km, 7 hours, ↑225 m ↓400 m

Day 5 : Arzua – O Pedrouzo/Amenal

Location: O Pedrouzo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: O Acivro or Hotel Bello or Hotel Amenal or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon leaving Arzua, perhaps pick up some delicious cheese for lunch; then continue through the old quarter of the town as the walk leads past sturdy oak trees, which give way to lush meadows. Visit the medieval shrine at Santa Irene and the Baroque fountain of healing waters. While not as spectacular as on the previous day, today’s walk will enable you to make many new friends among the pilgrims going to Santiago.

Walking for the day: 19.3 km, 4-5 hours, ↑200 m ↓225 m (22 km if you overnight in Amenal)

Day 6 : O Pedrouzo/Amenal – Santiago De Compostela

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alameda Rooms or Hotel Lux Santiago or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your final stage! You will walk mostly through rural settings and eucalyptus groves. At Monte del Gozo, pilgrims historically make one last stop at the spring in Lavacolla to wash face and feet before presenting themselves before the Saint. Enter the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela and relish the end of your journey at the Cathedral.

Walking for the day: 19.4km, 5 hours, ↑175 m ↓175 m (16km if starting in Amenal)

Day 7 : Rest Day Santiago

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Alameda Rooms or Hotel Lux Santiago or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the old city of Santiago de Compostela. Do not miss the midday mass at the Cathedral if you did not manage yesterday. The winding streets of the old city throw so much history at you that it is almost overwhelming. There is a Pilgrim’s museum, a great modern art gallery. In the evening, enjoy the fantastic seafood and white wines that Galicia is so famous for.

Day 8 : Santiago – Negreira

Location: Negreira

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Casa Neboa or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head along the route through the Lost Pilgrims’ gateway, downhill through eucalyptus and pine forests to the river Sar. Continue through the parish of Figueiras, then Villestro, Roxos and Alto do Vento. When you reach Augapesada climb up to the top of Mar de Ovellas, with magnificent views over the valley of Amaía. Go through Carballo, Trasmonte, Reino and Burgueiros, and arrive at the River Tambre over the Ponte Maceira bridge. Then take a wooded footpath next to the river, go up to Chancela and reach Negreira.

Walking for the day: 21km, 5 hours, ↑475 m ↓545 m

Day 9 : Negreira – Olveiroa

Location: Olveira

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Casa Loncho or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Negreira by crossing the Barcala River. The native vegetation and the beauty of the landscape preside over these first kilometres: cornfields, pine trees and eucalyptus, together with a genuine popular architecture evident in granaries like As Maroñas, and Romanesque churches such as Santa Mariña. Leave Santa Mariña heading to the Mount Aro (556 m). From here part of the region of Terra de Xallas can be seen. This territory is well-known for its basketry craft and its original women’s hats made of straw. After Aro, you will pass by Campo Valado, Porteliñas, Abeleiroas and the viewpoint of Corzón. After Mallón, you will reach Ponte Olveira and then the centre of Olveiroa.

Walking for the day: 34km, 8 hours, ↑535 m ↓410 m (an optional taxi transfer is possible for this day to allow you to start in Vilaseiro. By taking the transfer the first 10 km of the walk is eliminated making for a much easier day’s walking; cost is about EUR 20 – ask for it at the hotel and pay on site)

Day 10 : Olveiroa – Cee

Location: Cee

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Insua or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

From Olveiroa, the Camino follows Xallas and Hospital rivers to Logoso and takes the pilgrims past the Nosa Señora Chapel (Our Lady). After the chapel, the trail continues downhill through the pine groves of Alto do Cruceiro da Armada. Today’s walk is less hilly and quite scenic, taking you between mountains, windmills and forests for your first sighting of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Finisterre. Reach the peak of San Pedro and make your way slowly down the steep hill to the charming village of Cee with its small sandy cove and colourful fishing boats.

Day 11 : Cee – Finisterre (Fisterra)

Location: Fisterra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vida Finisterre Centro or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Cee, and very quickly you will arrive at Corcubión with its old quarter declared a historical-artistic site. From Corcubión, tackle a steep hill that leads to Campo de San Roque and the village of Vilar. You will then follow the coastline and the long and beautiful Langosteira beach to arrive at Finisterre (Fisterra). From there then you come to the mythical lighthouse, referred to as ‘kilometre 0’ of the Camino de Santiago. The ocean opens up before us like a wide-angle lens, while all possible sensations come together on this cape at the end of the world.

Walking for the day: 16km, 4 hours, ↑310 m ↓245 m

Day 12 : Departure

Location: Fisterra

Meals Included: Breakfast

Departure after breakfast. There are several buses that run every day back to Santiago where you can pick up your onward travel

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights in private rooms with en-suite facilities
Meals

11 breakfasts
Maps
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel on all walking days (1 pc up to 20kg per person)
Galician cheese tasting in Santiago (not on Sundays)
Guided Tour of Santiago de Compostela (old town)
Pilgrim Kit: passport (Credencial) and shell (Vieira)
24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative

What's Not Included

Airfare and connecting land transfers
Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
Insurance

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
Any items not explicitly listed as included

Check out our Q&As

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

This walk is graded moderate and includes walks of 20km per day on average (the longest one is 29km); the terrain is flat or hilly (read more about difficulty grades) without steep ascents or descents. You will follow a mixture of dirt roads, woodland paths, minor roads and some busier roads close to the bigger towns and cities. The routes are well waymarked, and the itinerary is very easy to follow. The route is marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

No
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

As detailed in the itinerary

When to go?

This trip is available year-round. The best months to visit are April – June and September – October as in summer months it may become too hot (and crowded). The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates and you can start your trip on any date during the season.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

No
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
How long has the tour company been trading?

The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Nicole V

Camino Highlights: From Sarria via Santiago to the Sea

15-Sep-2022

Good. I would recommend to a friend

Amazing experience!

22-Jun-2023

From beginning to end it was perfect. We walked the Camino from Sarria to Finnisterre and it was an amazing experience. The first leg was quite busy and we met a lot of wonderful people along the way, arriving in Santiago was really something. You could see the cathedral in the distance and suddenly you were there. The walk to Finnisterre after a rest day was much quieter, most of the time we were on the road on our own. Finnisterre is breathtaking. The accommodations along the way were excellent and it was nice knowing we were guaranteed a place to sleep after a day of walking. Luggage was always where it was supposed to be and we never worried. We had a couple of questions and contacted Natural Adventures and our rep always replied promptly and we felt very confident in their hands. It was a great experience on many levels and I would highly recommend this trip and Natural Adventure. Thank you, one bucket list trip done!

Cher

A trip of a lifetime!

22-Jun-2023

I recently returned from a Camino walk from Sarria to Finisterre booked through The Natural Adventure. All I can say is that I would book my next similar vacation with this company. All transitions were smooth and they were there immediately for assistance when we needed help at our hotel one day. Thank you for making this vacation one that I will always treasure!

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