Camino Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela

Your Camino Sanabrés pilgrimage begins in the well kept-secret of Ourense. Despite a beautiful blend of monumental buildings, a charming historic old town, and the beautiful Mino River, the city maintains a sense of cultural authenticity and is not yet a major destination for tourists in Galicia.

If your arrival time permits, set out on a mini-adventure to explore the cobbled streets of the charming old town. The Ourense Thermal Baths are also well worth a visit, known as wellness hot springs possessing therapeutic and medicinal benefits.

There’s nothing that’ll wake you up like a steep ascent first thing in the morning! Following breakfast today, you’ll set out on the trail to climb 375m into the beautiful Galician countryside. Walking quaint lanes and pebbled roads, you’ll make your way through dense woods and picturesque rural hamlets.

Gently rolling hills unfold before one final significant ascent to your pleasant hotel in rural Cea.

Spend the evening unwinding in the charming, tranquil location after your first full day of walking the Camino Sanabrés.

Making your way through woods and scenic hilly countryside, you’ll arrive at the Cistercian monastery located in the town of Oseira. Beyond being a site of historical importance, the 12th-century monastery is now home to several monks. The monks also produce eucaliptine on-site at the monastery, a herbal liqueur.

Following your fascinating exploration of the monastery (and distillery!), a private transfer will pick you up from A Gouxa, taking you to your rural accommodations in Casarelos.

With two challenging days of ascents behind you, today will be a welcome reprieve of mainly downhill trails along quiet lanes and dirt roads. Halfway along the route, you’ll discover a welcoming bar and restaurant near the train station at Lalín, a wonderful place to grab lunch before continuing your walk.

The trail continues towards A Ponte Taboda, a fascinating ancient bridge built in the year 912 and surrounded by stunning rural beauty. From the bridge, you’ll take a private transfer to tonight's stay in a classic Galician manor house from the early 18th century.

This morning, for those interested, some retail therapy is in store! You’ll take a short private transfer from your accommodations to the village center in Silleda, where you can enjoy its quaint shops.

Setting out on today’s trail, you’ll find a combination of small ascents and descents, culminating in a particularly steep ascent leading you up to Vedra. If you prefer to skip the final climb to Vedra (2.5km), you can order a taxi in Ponte Ulla, taking it to your accommodations in Vedra.

Your final day of walking will be a special one, as your pilgrimage comes to an end in Santiago de Compostela!

The trail begins with a steep ascent but soon turns into smooth, undulating dirt roads and tarmac through rural landscapes until you reach the outskirts of town. Before entering Santiago, you'll encounter the breathtaking Romanesque Collegiate of Santa Maria La Mayor y Real de Sar in Piñeiro.

Finally, as you witness the landscape morph from rural to urban before your eyes, you'll arrive in Santiago de Compostela. Be sure to visit the ancient tombs and relics of the spectacular cathedral and discover the city's captivating historic old quarter.

Tonight, there will be plenty of reason to celebrate, as you have just completed the last 100km of the Camino Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostela. Soak up your final evening in the magnetic city of Santiago, enjoying your final night of the tour!

Congratulations on completing the last 100km of the Camino Sanabrés! Following breakfast this morning, you’ll head to the airport to depart with a week’s worth of memories in tow!