Stage
Caldas de Reis → Padrón
Ease of walking: Easy to moderate: country lanes and small roads with some gentle gradients.
This shorter stage brings pilgrims into Padrón, a town heavy with pilgrimage legend and literary history. The arrival typically focuses on the church sites and the famed Pedrón stone associated with St. James.
Scenery
Fertile river plains, small hamlets and shaded lanes lined with chestnut and eucalyptus trees.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Pedrón (legendary stone)
- • Igrexa de Santiago de 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.
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