Camino de Santiago in group Adventure - Group travels

First stage: Sarria - Portomarín

• Distance to be traveled: 22 kilometers.
• Estimated time: 5-6 hours.
• Difficulty: Low.

The time has come to take the first steps of this adventure. This first stage is not very difficult, it has some unevenness but the terrain is gentle. The beauty of the landscapes of the most rural part of Galicia stands out. This route crosses meadows, forests and small villages. It crosses medieval bridges and waterways. At the end of the stage, Portomarín, a beautiful town, welcomes us with its steps over the arches of the old bridge.

Second Stage: Portomarín - Palas de Rei

• Distance to be traveled: 25 kilometers.
• Estimated time: 6 hours.
• Difficulty: Low.

This second stage does not present any great difficulty either; it leaves from Portomarín crossing the Belesar Reservoir and following the course along paths close to the road. It crosses forests, rural landscapes, with small villages. We will pass through Castromaior, a village known for its Romanesque church and its historical remains, until we reach our destination: Palas de Rei.

Stage 3: Palas de Rei - Ribadiso de Baixo

• Distance to be traveled: 27 kilometers.
• Estimated time: 7-8 hours.
• Difficulty: Medium.

This third stage is the longest and most beautiful in equal parts. It offers the opportunity to experience the natural and cultural beauty of Galicia. This route passes through villages and paths with slopes until reaching Melide, a town famous for its gastronomy, especially for octopus. It is a highly recommended stop to rest and try it.

The final stretch is a more demanding climb that leads to the beautiful village of Ribadiso de Baixo.

Stage 4: Ribadiso - Pedrouzo

• Distance to travel: 21 kilometers.
• Estimated time: 5-6 hours.
• Difficulty: Low.

We are facing the penultimate stage to reach Santiago. This fourth stage begins in Ribadiso and crosses the municipality of Arzúa, known for its famous cheese, a gastronomic speciality of the area. Along the way, we will pass through beautiful green fields and groves. After walking along paths very close to the road, we will reach Pedrouzo. We are almost there to reach the finish line.

Fifth stage: Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela

We are starting the last stage of this adventure and the most exciting one, because it marks the end of the Camino de Santiago, of that challenge that we all set ourselves and that we will fulfill.

From Pedrouzo we will continue the path passing through villages such as Lavacolla and, just 5 kilometres from reaching Plaza del Obradoiro, we will find Monte do Gozo, which is undoubtedly an impressive place to reflect and enjoy that first visual contact with the Cathedral of Santiago.

 Congratulations, we are very close to the end of the challenge.

Farewell