Itinerary
- Day 1
Ferrol
You'll arrive in Ferrol on your own, a city with deep roots in maritime history. Take an evening walk through the modern streets, check out what local restaurants have to offer, and get settled in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Ferrol to explore modern streets
- Sample local gastronomic offerings
Landmarks/POIs Ferrol - Day 2
Ferrol to Neda
Start the first stage of your trail today, a relatively short and flat walk of about 15 km. The route runs mostly through urban areas alongside the Mundung river, so you won't deal with major climbs or technical sections.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Ferrol to Neda (approximately 15 km)
- Day 3
Neda to Mino
Head through Fene toward Pontedeume, where you'll come across As Fragas do Eume, an Atlantic forest with significant ecological importance. The path stays near main roads with gentle hills as you move from the Ferrol mouth to the Ares mouth, finishing up in Mino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Neda to Mino (approximately 22 km)
- Visit As Fragas do Eume Atlantic forest
Landmarks/POIs As Fragas do Eume Pontedeume - Day 4
Mino to Betanzos
This is a short stage, just a few kilometers through rural terrain. The main effort comes from climbing up from Ponte do Porco to Montecelo. By the end of the day you'll reach Betanzos, a medieval town known for its local omelette specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Mino to Betanzos (approximately 10 km)
Optional Activities
- Taste Betanzos omelette specialty
Landmarks/POIs Betanzos - Day 5
Betanzos to Bruma
Today brings the toughest section of your trail. You'll leave the towns behind and move into nature, walking through forests and shrubs across steep terrain and small villages on your way to Meson do Vento and then to Bruma. Don't expect many services along this stretch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Betanzos to Bruma (approximately 24 km)
Landmarks/POIs Meson do Vento - Day 6
Bruma to Sigueiro
After yesterday's tough hiking, this stage feels more manageable with mostly flat terrain. You'll walk roughly 24 km on a mix of asphalt and dirt roads heading toward Sigueiro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Bruma to Sigueiro (approximately 24 km)
- Day 7
Sigueiro to Santiago de Compostela
The final day of your pilgrimage arrives. As you get closer to Santiago, you'll notice more pilgrims on the trail. You enter the cathedral through the ornate Portico de la Gloria to complete your journey. Starting early helps so you can join the pilgrims' mass at noon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking stage: Sigueiro to Santiago de Compostela (approximately 16 km)
- Entry to Cathedral through Portico de la Gloria
Optional Activities
- Attend pilgrims' mass at noon in the Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Portico de la Gloria - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
Spend the full day on foot exploring Santiago de Compostela at your own pace. A guided walk through the old town (about 1 hour) comes included, along with a cheese tasting at a local tavern featuring typical Galician varieties. Stop by the pilgrim's office to get your 'Compostela' certificate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela old town (approximately 1 hour)
- Typical Galician cheese tasting in a tavern
Optional Activities
- Individual exploration of Santiago de Compostela sights on foot
Landmarks/POIs Santiago de Compostela Old Town - Day 9
Individual Departure
Today you depart Santiago de Compostela individually.
- Meals
- Breakfast
