Arzúa
Arzúa is a stop on both the French Way and the Northern Way, making it one of the major towns on the Way of St James.
Arzúa retains the charm of rural Galician villages, with simple streets and a leisurely pace of life. One of its main attractions is its renowned cuisine. This is where the famous ‘Queso Arzúa-Ulloa’ cheese, with its protected designation of origin, is produced; it is prized for its mild flavour and creamy texture. It also stands out for its natural surroundings, which offer landscapes perfect for walking and enjoying the countryside.
Palas de Rei
Right in the heart of the French Way, Palas de Rei is, according to the Codex Calixtinus, a ‘must-stop resting place’.
STAGE 2: PORTOMARÍN - PALAS DE REI
A stage winding its way through small villages, forest tracks and pilgrimage traditions, leading to Palas de Rei, in the province of Lugo.
STAGE 1: SARRIA - PORTOMARIN
Galician countryside, peaceful paths and historic villages mark the start of the most popular section of the Camino de Santiago.
STAGE 3: PALAS DE REI - ARZÚA
A long stage that winds its way through lush forests and charming villages, inviting you to enjoy the Camino at a leisurely pace
Arzúa
Arzúa is a stop on both the French Way and the Northern Way, making it one of the major towns on the Way of St James.
STAGE 4: ARZÚA - O PEDROUZO
This section winds its way through meadows and oak woods, passing through beautiful countryside, to the final stop before Santiago de Compostela.
O Pedrouzo
O Pedrouzo is the last stop before reaching the city of the Apostle. It is the perfect place to rest before tackling the final stage of the Camino.
STAGE 5: O PEDROUZO - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
The final stage of the Camino, which follows well-marked paths before ending right in the heart of the Plaza del Obradoiro
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site, welcomes pilgrims at the end of the Camino in a city that has retained its centuries-old character.
Sarria
Sarria is the Galician gateway to the French Camino. Here, nature, history and the traditional spirit of the Way of St James come together.
Portomarín
A jewel on the French Way, Portomarín boasts a spectacular Romanesque heritage on the banks of the Miño.