Camino French Way
Itinerary
7 total nights – from the 4th to the 11th of May 2019 (111km)
Dublin to Santiago Airport
Departing Dublin on the 4th May @1305 and arriving @1620
10 kg bags are included per person – Aer lingus
Standard accommodation throughout / breakfast included /Dinner included each day / Luggage transfers included / Holiday pack with notes and maps / 24-7 support number / GPS file
Sarria - Nights: 1
From 4th May to 5 May
After your night in Sarria, expect a calm walk through pretty villages and peaceful hamlets under the shade of oak trees and along quiet country roads. Along the way, you will spot many Galician traditional ‘hórreos’ (granaries). Visit the beautiful Romanesque church in the village of Barbadelo. Your destination for the night is the town of Portomarin
Portomarin- Nights: 1
From 5th May to 6th May
Easy Option: You can choose to split this day between Sarria and Portomarin in two and stay in the hamlet of Morgade.
Distance - 22km
Palas de Rei - Nights: 1
from 6 May to 7 May
After your night in Palas de Rei, the Camino trail continues downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the delightful village of Leboreiro. You should take a break in the lively market town of Melide (454m), where you should try octopus, Galicia’s most classic dish, in one of the many ‘pulperías’. The Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track bringing you to the village of Boente and the church of Santiago. Next is the pretty medieval hamlet of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m), famous for its local cheese. In Arzúa, you should visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena.
Distance - 24km
Arzua - Nights: 1
From 7 May to 8 May
After your night in Palas de Rei, the Camino trail continues downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the delightful village of Leboreiro. You should take a break in the lively market town of Melide (454m), where you should try octopus, Galicia’s most classic dish, in one of the many ‘pulperías’. The Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track bringing you to the village of Boente and the church of Santiago. Next is the pretty medieval hamlet of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m), famous for its local cheese. In Arzúa, you should visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena.
Distance - 28km
Amenal - Nights: 1
From 8 May to 9 May
After your night in Arzúa, your Camino will take you through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams for most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don’t miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa (310m) where you can choose to stay tonight and split this walking day. The rest of the route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.
Distance - 23km
Lavacolla - Nights: 1
From 9 May to 10 May
Easy Option: Last stop before reaching Santiago. Choose to stay in Lavacolla and after a deserved rest, arrive in Santiago the next day feeling refreshed and calm.
Distance - 5 km
Santiago de Compostela – Nights 1
From 10th May to 11th May
After your night in Amenal, your next point of interest is Lavacolla in the outskirts of Santiago, where pilgrims used to wash themselves in the river in preparation for their arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Rows of tall eucalyptus trees line your journey to Monte do Gozo (‘Mount of Joy’ 368m) and it is from here that will catch your first glimpse of the spires of the cathedral in Santiago. When you arrive in the city (264m, population 80,000), explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s architecture and delight in the wonderful atmosphere of this spiritual and cultural city. With only 16.5km to walk today, you should be in Santiago in time for the pilgrim mass (12pm). After visiting Santiago Cathedral and recovering from your walk, take time to explore this gem of a city, small and vibrant. Its old town will enchant you. In Santiago the Compostela you will find not only pilgrims but also locals and students, enjoying a few bites and socialising over a glass of wine in the many bars, restaurants and cosy cafes.
Departing Santiago on the 11th @1700 and arriving back @1810
10 kg bags are included per person.
Total cost based on two people sharing - €873 per person
** Upgrades **
1. Country cottages - €64pp
2. Superior Collection - €193 pp