Northern Way from Vilalba

You can reach Vilalba by your own means or we can arrange a transfer for you from any airport or station or any other point you need.

If you have the time, take a stroll around the old town or the river promenade to get to know the town.

You will wake up in Vilalba and start the day full of energy to face the firt stage of your adventure. The flat terrain makes it easy to advance, alternating between thick forests and wide pastures and crossing rivers and small villages, such as San Xoán de Alba ou Pedrouzos.

Once in Baamonde, you can visit places of interest, like Camarasa tower or the museum-house of Víctor Corral, but make sure you have a good rest before tomorrow’s journey.

This second stage will be a real challenge, even for experienced pilgrims, due to both the distance and the elevation. There is the possibility of splitting this stage in two days, making the total duration of the trip a day longer.

In any case, nature will be you loyal companion all the way to Sobrado dos Monxes. Here, do not miss out on its magnificent monastery.

Although you still have three stages ahead of you, this one will be the last of the Northern Way, as the route converges with the French Way in Arzúa, joining the mass of pilgrims coming from places as far as Saint Jean Pied de Port, in France.

Thus, make sure you enjoy the peace and quiet of the Atlantic forests and the rural tracks, as well as the gastronomy of the area.

Once in Arzúa, take a stroll and enjoy the local architecture or visit the cheese and honey dissemination centre.

This stage, shorter and easier, will allow you to recover from the previous one, as well as to get a little closer to the so longed-for finish line: Santiago de Compostela, just one journey away once you reach today’s destination. We recommend to stop at places like San Pedro de Lema church, Pontedapedra watermill, as well as the famous Santa Irene fountain, referred to by pilgrims as the “Fountain of Eternal Youth”.

You will reach O Pedrouzo, where you can visit interesting places such as Santa Eulalia de Arca parish church or even pass by the beautiful surrounding landscape of Noa river waterfall.

After a well deserved rest, you will wake up at O Pedrouzo ready to face the final stage.

This may be the most magical stage of your Camino, your legs will not feel as tired and your backpack lighter than the previous journeys. Ahead of you, a hort and easy walk, with little elevation and kind paths.

Free day to visit all the monuments that, in addition to the Cathedral, make up the great Galician capital.