This section of the Camino de Santiago is one of the most iconic and popular sections of the long-distance trail. Over 5 days of walking scenic paths lead you through the green galician landscape and passing typical villages, where you take some culinary breaks. The last 100km of the Camino are perfect to get a taste of this spiritual and religious pilgrimage and it is suitable for beginners that enjoy extended walks. Experience the finer things by overnighting in beautiful Spanish country mansions, upgraded hotels, and iconic paradors. These buildings are not only gorgeous, but also steeped in history and culture. During a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago it is tradition to collect stamps in your pilgrimage passport which you will receive in your first accommodation. Stamps you will receive in every place you go and you should at least collect two stamps per day. After walking the final 100 km and with your stamp collection you are qualified for your "Compostela" certificate. Celebrate your accomplishment at the end of your journey with fellow pilgrims you met along the way!

Pilgrimages | For those looking to follow a path of self-discovery. Our Pilgrimage and Camino routes take you on a journey through diverse landscapes and local flavours, while meeting like-minded adventurers along the way.

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

This walk is graded moderate overall and includes daily walks of 18 to 29 kilometres per day. You can expect to walk for between five and eight hours each day. Whilst the days are quite long the paths you are following are mainly flat and the terrain is easy. It is also possible to shorten the longest day with an optional transfer (paid locally). You will follow a mixture of farm/dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths. The path to Portomarin leads down a short, steep descent on a narrow stone staircase with high steps. During rainy weather this part on the way can be slippery. 

Distances

Our walks start and end at a central point in the village (church, bus stop., etc.). Access routes to your accomodation are not included in our kilometre distances. 

Although the route mostly leads along wide, relatively easy-to-walk paths, the unpaved sections and the daily distances of between 18 and 29 kilometres require a good basic level of fitness and a certain amount of hiking experience. The longer you are on the road, the fitter you will become. Along the way there are only a few ascents waiting for you and you will find enough villages where you have the chance to take a break and relax.

6 Nights accommodation is included in stylish boutique hotels and country manor houses (pazos) close to the route of the Camino. You will always have a private room and en-suite bathroom. The accommodation we have chosen will make your Camino just that extra bit special with their focus on service, special little touches and elements of luxury!

Alternative Accommodation

If the listed hotels are not available we will offer alternatives of as close a standard as possible. There will be a reduction in price for your tour if this is the case which we will work out based on availability.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

This trip is available to solo travellers to start on any day. You will need to pay a supplement for a single room (which is available on the Included tab of this tour).

Meals

A light continental breakfast is included each morning. Evening meals are included every day apart from Day 1 and you can expect delicious Galician cuisine in wonderful restaurants including the Restaurante O Mirador in Portomarin with its terrace overlooking the River Minho and the intimate Restaurante O Curro Da Parra serving the freshest market cuisine. All the restaurants have been chosen for their reputation for serving the most delicious food and fantastic service. On the first day in Lugo you are free to choose from the many local restaurants.

The Camino is very easy to follow. The route is marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background. The detailed travel pack we supply includes a detailed information pack for planning and preparing for your Camino, detailed instructions of how to find your overnight accommodation and everything you need for your Camino.

You will have access to our Macs Adventure App, allowing you to follow the route on richly detailed mapping on your smartphone.

Recommended Reading

Although not essential, if you would like more information on the route please see our recommendation below:

• A Guidebook to the Camino de Santiago by John Brierly

You can start your Camino in Style on any day of your choosing between March and October. As some of the accommodation used has limited rooms, we recommend booking this trip as far in advance as possible. April, May, June, September and October are the busiest months for walking the Camino and also some of the nicest months due to slightly cooler temperatures. July and August can get very hot.

The weather on the Camino will change slightly as you travel from the Pyrenees over to Galicia. The spring months of April and May tend to offer nice mild conditions for walking although the nights can be quite cold at this time of year and there can be quite a lot of rain in the region of Galicia at this time. The summer months of July and August can get very hot and humid. The autumn from late September through to October offers cooler temperatures again although daylight hours start to become less at this time. The region of Galicia in particular experiences higher rainfall than the rest of Spain so you should come prepared with waterproofs!

By Air:

The closest airport to Lugo is Santiago. From the UK Ryanair fly direct to Santiago from Stansted and Easyjet fly direct from Gatwick. From outside the UK, you can fly to Santiago via Paris with Vueling or from Madrid with Ryanair. From the US it is possible to fly to Santiago via Madrid with Iberia, American Airlines or Lufthansa.

Private Transfers: We include a private transfer from Santiago Airport to your accommodation in Lugo. A transfer is also included to take you back to the airport at the end of your stay.

Baggage transfers are included (max 20kg per person). Your main bag will be transferred each day between your overnight accommodation so that you only need to walk with a day pack.