Last 5 Stages of the Camino Francés: Sarria to Santiago
Guide to the final stages of the Camino de Santiago Francés from Sarria. Distances, accommodation, tips and the minimum 100 km for the Compostela.
The Last 5 Stages of the Camino Francés
The stages from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela are the most popular on the Camino. They cover the minimum 100 km required to obtain the Compostela certificate and see the highest concentration of pilgrims.
Stage 1: Sarria – Portomarín (22 km)
The starting stage for thousands of pilgrims. Sarria has good train connections from Madrid and Barcelona.
Stage 2: Portomarín – Palas de Rei (25 km)
Transition stage through inland Galicia. Rolling landscapes and small villages.
Accommodation: Casa Andaina, in the centre of Palas de Rei, with equipped kitchen and WiFi. Perfect for resting before the demanding stage to Arzúa.
Stage 3: Palas de Rei – Arzúa (29 km)
The longest of the five stages. Passes through Melide (octopus capital) and arrives in Arzúa (cheese capital). The most physically demanding.
Stage 4: Arzúa – O Pedrouzo (19 km)
A short, relatively flat stage. Perfect for recovering before the big day.
Stage 5: O Pedrouzo – Santiago de Compostela (20 km)
The final stage. The last kilometres through Monte do Gozo, where pilgrims first glimpse the Cathedral towers. Arriving at the Plaza del Obradoiro is an unforgettable moment.
Why Stay in Palas de Rei?
Palas de Rei is at the ideal point: halfway between Sarria and Santiago. After two warm-up stages, a good rest at Casa Andaina with a private kitchen, heating and comfortable beds makes all the difference before tackling the longest stage to Arzúa.
If you need full logistics for the final stages — luggage transfers, transport and guided experiences — OurWay.Travel coordinates everything from Palas de Rei.
Planning Your Camino?
Casa Andaina in Palas de Rei — 6 bedrooms, equipped kitchen, WiFi. Book direct with no commission.
