Stage
Sobrado dos Monxes → Arzúa
Ease of walking: Moderate; a mix of country lanes and some ascents/descents across rolling hills.
The route into Arzúa brings pilgrims into more populated countryside with regular services and the first clear signs of the cheese-producing region. Arzúa functions as a comfortable overnight where pilgrims rest and sample local products.
Scenery
Pastureland, hedgerows, small villages and dairy farms producing Arzúa-Ulloa cheese.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Cheese shops and markets in Arzúa
- • Igrexa de Santiago in Arzúa
Water along the Camino
Pilgrims will find drinking water fountains (fuentes), public taps and springs in most villages and at points along the way. In summer and on remote stretches, carry enough water between stops as gaps can be long.
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