Stage
Vilanova de Arousa → Padrón
30 km +15m
Ease of walking: Half a day on the water (the Traslatio boat crossing of the Ría de Arousa), then an easy flat walk along the Río Ulla from Pontecesures to Padrón. Outside the boat season, an inland alternative follows lanes to Pontecesures.
Scenery
The open ría, a maritime Way of the Cross, then the green Ulla riverbank into Padrón.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Traslatio boat crossing
- • Pontecesures landing
- • Río Ulla riverbank
- • Pedrón mooring stone in Padrón
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.