Camino de Santiago from Sarria in 5 Stages

The Camino de Santiago from Sarria is divided into 5 walking stages, while the complete package lasts 7 days and 6 nights.

You’ll spend your first night in Sarria before beginning the walk. Over the following days, you’ll complete these stages:

• Sarria to Portomarín
• Portomarín to Palas de Rei
• Palas de Rei to Arzúa
• Arzúa to A Rúa
• A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela

You’ll therefore need 7 days and 6 nights, including your arrival day in Sarria and the day you complete the final stage in Santiago.

Before starting your Camino de Santiago from Sarria, you’ll receive a complete travel pack with the information you need to follow the route independently.

It includes details for each stage, maps, route profiles, distances, estimated walking times, points of interest, and practical recommendations for the Camino. You’ll also receive information about your accommodations and any additional services you have booked.

Walking times are approximate, so you can complete each stage at your own pace.

You’ll receive your travel pack and all the necessary documentation by email approximately one month before the start of your Camino.

The documentation includes the information you need to complete the 5 stages from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, as well as details about your accommodations and any additional services you have booked.

You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but you should be in good enough physical condition to walk for several hours on consecutive days.

The Camino de Santiago from Sarria in 5 stages covers approximately 71 mi (115 km), with daily distances ranging from around 11 to 18 mi (18 to 29 km). For this reason, we recommend preparing your body for several consecutive days of walking before your trip.

If you don’t exercise regularly, start by walking several times a week and gradually increase both the distance and duration.

If you already exercise regularly, include longer walks in your routine and, whenever possible, train on consecutive days to get used to the cumulative effort of the Camino.

Ideally, begin preparing a few weeks or months before departure and train in the same hiking shoes you plan to wear on the Camino.

Luggage transfer between stages is available as an optional extra.

Each morning, leave your properly labeled bag at the designated location at your accommodation. The luggage transfer company will collect it and deliver it to your next accommodation.

You can send 1 bag weighing up to 33 lb (15 kg) per person. Your luggage will normally arrive at the next accommodation during the afternoon.

While walking, we recommend carrying a small daypack with water, your ID, waterproof or warm clothing, and anything else you may need during the stage.

You can choose from three accommodation categories depending on the level of comfort you prefer:

• Basic Accommodation: Private hostels with shared rooms.
• Intermediate Accommodation: Private rooms in guesthouses, rural inns, and small hotels.
• Superior Accommodation: Charming hotels and higher-category accommodations offering a greater level of comfort.

Accommodations are located in or near the towns where each stage ends and are subject to availability.

Your final accommodation details will be confirmed approximately 30 days before departure.

Yes. We always aim to select accommodations located close to the Camino and within or near the town where each stage ends.

During peak season, availability may require us to use accommodations slightly farther from the town center. However, the towns along the Camino de Santiago from Sarria are generally small, and the selected accommodations are normally within walking distance or only a short distance from the route.

Yes. The section of the Camino between Sarria and Santiago passes through many villages and towns with services for pilgrims.

Along the route, you’ll find cafes, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and water fountains, although smaller villages may not offer every type of service.

The main overnight stops—Sarria, Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa, A Rúa, and Santiago de Compostela—offer a wider range of restaurants, stores, ATMs, and other services.

Even so, we recommend carrying water and a small amount of food or snacks during each stage.

Yes. The Camino de Santiago from Sarria is one of the most popular and well-marked sections of the Camino, making it suitable for a self-guided trip.

The route is marked with yellow arrows and scallop shell symbols, making it easy to follow. During the busier months, you’ll also encounter other pilgrims along most of the route.

With this package, you’ll receive all the route documentation you need and will also have access to emergency phone assistance during your Camino.

The Camino de Santiago from Sarria can be walked during much of the year, although spring and fall generally offer the most comfortable conditions, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds than during peak summer.

In spring, especially from April through June, temperatures are usually pleasant, the Galician countryside is green, and daylight hours gradually increase.

Summer, particularly from June through September, offers long daylight hours and the liveliest pilgrim atmosphere. July and August are usually the busiest months.

Fall, especially September and October, often combines comfortable temperatures with fewer pilgrims, although rainfall becomes more frequent.

In winter, the Camino is much quieter, but days are shorter, temperatures are lower, and some restaurants and other services may operate reduced hours or close seasonally.

The route from Sarria to Santiago does not cross high-mountain terrain, but Galicia’s weather can change quickly, so we always recommend bringing waterproof clothing.

No. This Camino de Santiago from Sarria package is self-guided, so you won’t have a guide accompanying you during the stages.

Before departure, you’ll receive all the documentation you need to follow the route independently and walk at your own pace. You’ll also have access to emergency phone assistance throughout your Camino.

If you’d prefer to walk the Camino de Santiago with a guide as part of a group, please contact us.

The Camino de Santiago from Sarria in 5 stages covers approximately 71 mi (115 km) in total.

The approximate distances for each stage are:

• Sarria – Portomarín: 13.7 mi (22.1 km)
• Portomarín – Palas de Rei: 15.4 mi (24.8 km)
• Palas de Rei – Arzúa: 17.7 mi (28.5 km)
• Arzúa – A Rúa: 11 mi (17.7 km)
• A Rúa – Santiago de Compostela: 13 mi (21 km)

Distances may vary slightly depending on your assigned accommodation and the exact starting and ending point of each stage.

If you’d prefer shorter daily walking distances, please contact us to explore other Camino options.

Yes. The Camino de Santiago from Sarria covers approximately 71 mi (115 km), which exceeds the minimum walking distance required to apply for the Compostela certificate in Santiago de Compostela.

To qualify, you must carry your Pilgrim Credential and collect the required stamps along the route as proof that you completed the Camino. The credential is included in this package.

After completing the final stage, you can apply for the Compostela in Santiago de Compostela, provided you meet the official requirements.