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10 nights Walking Tour from O Cebreiro to Santiago

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In the year 813 in Galicia a hermit named Paio (Pelayo) discovered the tomb of Saint James (Santiago) in the city of Compostela. According to the legend Santiago the Apostle came to Spain to evangelise the northern part of the Iberian peninsula. Since its discovery the Apostle’s tomb has become a sacred site attracting pilgrims and non-pilgrims from all over the world. The Camino de Santiago or Road to Santiago has been declared by UNESCO of World Heritage importance, and in addition to its spiritual significance, it holds other historic values, such as having been the backbone of European cultural unity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUGGESTED ITINERARY - from 399 p.p. sharing

 Day ONE

Arrive in O Cebreiro. Please note that transport to O Cebreiro is not included but can be arranged as an optional extra.

You can visit the church of Santa María del Cebreiro (9th C) where in the 13th century it is said a miracle happened. See also traditional Celtic pallozas (ancient homes) which still survive. 

Overnight in O Cebreiro.

Day TWO

This is one of the prettiest stages of the route, not in vain, many pilgrims indeed initiate its peregrination in the Sanctuary of the Cebreiro. If the luck gives a cleared day, because it is zone of fog, the views from this summit are wonderful. From the Cebreiro the pilgrim can go by the border of the highway which goes to Triacastela or take a footpath to the left, that runs by an pleasant forest, and although it ascends to a small hill, is much more attractive this last alternative. A slight reduction takes us to Liñares, small locality that is crossed by the centre and to the left of the highway. It is followed by asphalt and in one kilometre the Alto of San Roque is reached, where a great monument to the pilgrim, forces to make a shutdown and a photo for the memory.

From this point, a track to the right is taken, specially designed for pilgrims, without leaving it the traveller will arrive at Triacastela passing before by the small localities of Hospital, Alto do Poio, Fonfría y Viduedo.

Until the Alto Do Poio it is a smooth and continuous ascent, excepting the last 500 meters that are of a great hardness. From the Poio to Triacastela it is a permanent reduction, smooth until Viduedo and with greater inclination from this last village until the end. This final section of 6,5 kilometres is transformed into a magnify viewpoint. The sensation is only explained living it.

Before arriving at Triacastela the way goes through two tiny villages: Filloval and As Pasantes. In the entrance of this last one, an old enormous Chestnut tree receives the pilgrims. 

Overnight in Triacastela.
 

Day THREE

Continue via Samos, lovely little village dominated by the impressive Monastery of Samos. Nine kilometres, always by asphalt, separate Triacastela of the Monastery of Samos, passing by the small towns of San Cristóbal, Lusio, Renche and San Martín el Real.

Overnight in Samos.

Day FOUR

The pilgrim leaves Samos by the highway where the traveller takes a track to the right, after passing by the small localities of Pasáis and Perros and few kilometres from Sarria, the way is united to the variant that comes from Triacastela by San Xil.

Crossing the bridge aver the Sarria river you’ll raise finally outside staircase, already in the old inner city.

Overnight in Sarria.  

Day FIVE

Continue to Portomarin, where you'll enjoy a magnificent views of the river Miño. Portomarín is a new town (the old one having been submerged beneath the waters of the Belesar reservoir) with a lovely church; San Nicolas.

Overnight in Portomarin.

Day SIX

At the exit of Portomarín and after crossing the highway, a branch of the dam by a footbridge is crossed and immediately afterwards the pilgrim goes up by the slope of this ford that is well populated with pines. About two kilometres, the Way follows the course of the highway until reaching the village of Gonzar.

After a small scent you'll soon reach the following village: Castromayor, in whose entrance a centennial eucalyptus can be appreciated. After crossing the village it is necessary to surpass a strong ascent before leaving again to the highway that leads to Hospital de la Cruz 

First it is necessary to cross the highway of Orense, later the pilgrim has to raise to the right by the incorporation track and finally to twist to the left to take the little road that leads to Ventas de Narón. In the same way it is arrived at Ligonde and Eireche. 

It is necessary to walk other 5 long kilometres by this waved earth, to reach Avenostre, and from there the taveller will pass for Corredoiras, surpassing the small Alto del Rosario, to descend next towards the end of the stage: Palas de Rei.
 
Overnight in Palas de Rei. 
 
Day SEVEN

Continue to Melide, where the church of San Pedro and the medieval bridge are worth seeing.

Overnight in Melide. 

Day EIHT

Continue to Arzua where you can see the church of Santiago de Arzua and the pazo or country manor of San Lazaro. 

Overnight in Arzua

Day NINE

Today the pilrim reaches O Pino. In this small municipality also called Arca, capital of the council, is necessary to emphasize a Roman bridge on the Mera river.

Overnight in O Pino (Arca) 

Day TEN

Arrival to Santiago de Compostela, the third most important place of pilgrimage after Jerusalem and Rome. Around the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro, you can find an ensemble of splendid buildings such as the dominating Cathedral of St. James (11th century, Baroque facade) and the Parador de Los Reyes Catolicos (once an inn and a hospital for sick pilgrims), with a Plateresque facade. Other fine buildings too numerous to mention include the Convent of San Martiño Pinario, in Baroque style with a Plateresque façade.

Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day ELEVEN

Return to your point of departure.

 

From 399 euros p.p. sharing a double room.

  • 10 nights accommodation (room with private bathroom)
  • Breakfast included (type varies at each accommodation) 
  • Totally Spain´s special documentation pack
  • All taxes

      • Flights are not included and must be booked by client. The most convenient airports for this itinerary are Santaigo de Compostela and A Coruña.

      Notes:

      • Extra days as well upgrades are permitted.  Please contact us for prices.      

      Optional Extras you might like to consider:

      • Private transfer from your arrival airport (Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña to the starting point
      • Lugagge transfer between hotels
      • Guided tour in Santiago
      • Special "Queimada" show in Santiago. (Queimada has origins in the celtic pagan festivals of Galicia. It is a punch made from Galician aguardiente - a spirit distilled from wine and flavoured with special herbs or coffee, plus sugar, lemon peel, coffee beans and cinnamon. Traditionally while preparing the punch a spell or incantation is recited, so that special powers are conferred to the queimada and those drinking it. Then the queimada is set alight, and slowly burns as more brandy is added). 
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