Itinerary
- Day 1
Oviedo
You'll arrive in Oviedo and get settled into your accommodation. The capital of Asturias has a well-preserved medieval center worth walking through, with charming streets and several notable landmarks to discover on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Gothic Cathedral of El Salvador
- Visit the Holy Chamber
Landmarks Cathedral of El Salvador Holy Chamber 
- Day 2
Oviedo to Grado
After breakfast, you'll start the Camino with some serious climbing right away. The steep push up to Escampelo tests your legs early, then you'll descend past Penaflor alongside the Nalon River before reaching Grado. The full distance runs 25.2 km and takes about 6 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Oviedo to Grado
Landmarks Escampelo Penaflor - Day 3
Grado to Salas
This day feels more manageable than yesterday. You'll tackle a short but steep climb to Alto de Fresno and can visit a small sanctuary there. From there the terrain softens as you follow the Narcea River to Cornellana, then the Nonaya River, arriving in Salas by afternoon. You're looking at 22.1 km over roughly 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Grado to Salas
Optional Activities
- Visit the sanctuary at Alto de Fresno
Landmarks Alto de Fresno Cornellana - Day 4
Salas to Tineo
Though the distance is shorter at 19.8 km, the terrain stays uneven throughout. You'll climb toward La Espina at nearly 700 metres elevation, but once you cross that high point, things get less steep. The path takes you through small villages like La Pereda and El Pedregal before Tineo. Expect about 5 hours of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Salas to Tineo
Landmarks Alto de la Espina La Pereda El Pedregal - Day 5
Tineo to Pola de Allande
One of the longer stages at 27 km comes with some of the best scenery so far. You'll pass through forests, valleys, and mountain landscapes that make the effort worth it. Starting from Tineo, you climb out and then descend toward Campiello before continuing on to Pola de Allande. This one takes roughly 7 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Tineo to Pola de Allande
Landmarks Campiello - Day 6
Pola de Allande to Berducedo
By now you're settling into the trail rhythm. Today brings the route's toughest climb at Puerto del Palo, and when you reach the summit you'll see sweeping views of the Nison Valley spread out below. After that challenge, you continue to Berducedo. The total is 17.5 km over about 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Pola de Allande to Berducedo
Landmarks Puerto del Palo - Day 7
Berducedo to Grandas de Salime
What goes up comes down, and today you'll feel that on the dramatic descent to the Salime Reservoir Dam. It's steep but manageable. After crossing the Navia River, the walk becomes more relaxed as you head to Grandas de Salime. You're covering 20.4 km in approximately 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Berducedo to Grandas de Salime
Landmarks Salime Reservoir Dam - Day 8
Grandas de Salime to A Fonsagrada
Your final day in Asturias includes a steady climb to Alto del Acebo, which marks where you cross into Galicia. Yellow arrows take over from here. You'll pass through quiet villages and countryside to reach A Fonsagrada, your first stop in the new region. It's 25.2 km and around 6 hours of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Grandas de Salime to A Fonsagrada
Landmarks Alto del Acebo - Day 9
A Fonsagrada to O Cadavo
Your first full day in Galicia delivers from the start. Rural tracks and woodland paths show off the countryside beautifully. You'll climb steadily to Montouto, then descend into a long stretch before another climb up to A Lastra and arrival in O Cadavo. This stage covers 24.3 km over approximately 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from A Fonsagrada to O Cadavo
Landmarks Montouto A Lastra - Day 10
O Cadavo to Lugo
The longest stage hits now at 29.5 km. You'll descend toward Castroverde where a 14th-century fortress sits waiting to explore, then pass through many small villages. Your reward comes at Lugo, a historic city with Roman walls, thermal baths, and great tapas spots. Plan on about 7 hours for this one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from O Cadavo to Lugo
Optional Activities
- Visit the 14th-century fortress in Castroverde
Landmarks Castroverde Fortress Lugo Roman Walls 
- Day 11
Lugo to Unknown Destination
Mostly flat terrain makes this easier on the legs compared to recent days. You'll stick to paved paths and quiet local roads, so the main challenge is just the distance. It's 26.5 km but the lack of elevation change means you can settle into a steady pace. Figure on about 7 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek
- Day 12
Unknown Location to Melide
You'll walk through a patchwork of rural landscapes with gentle rises and falls. Melide marks the geographical heart of Galicia and where the Camino Frances intersects your route. The operator mentions a shorter option following the Via Romana if you need it. Today's distance is 20 km over roughly 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek to Melide
Optional Activities
- Follow the Via Romana for a shorter route
Landmarks Melide - Day 13
Melide to Arzua
You'll cross into the province of A Coruna and pass through quaint towns like Boente and Castaneda. Arzua greets you with its famous local cheese and a welcoming feel. This shorter day only runs 14.1 km and takes about 3 hours, giving you time to rest and prepare.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Melide to Arzua
Landmarks Boente Castaneda - Day 14
Arzua to O Pedrouzo
This calm stage lets you process what you've accomplished and mentally prepare for the finish line. You'll move through rolling landscapes and quiet hamlets before stopping in O Pedrouzo. The distance is 19.3 km over approximately 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from Arzua to O Pedrouzo
- Day 15
O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
Today's the day. Emotions run high as you make the final ascent, passing Lavacolla and climbing Monte do Gozo where you'll catch your first sight of the cathedral. You'll walk into the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and reach Santiago de Compostela. It's 19.4 km over about 4 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camino trek from O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
- Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
Landmarks Lavacolla Monte do Gozo Plaza del Obradoiro Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 16
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye and head home with memories of the Camino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
