Padrón → Santiago de Compostela

Stage

Padrón → Santiago de Compostela

24.4 km +240m

Ease of walking: Moderate: the final approaches include hills and cobbled streets into the cathedral square.

The final stage arrives at Santiago de Compostela’s cathedral, the spiritual culmination of the Camino Portugués and a place of celebration for pilgrims who reach the Obradoiro Plaza. The city offers the Pilgrim’s Office, abundant accommodations and a historic urban fabric to explore.

Scenery

Urban medieval vistas, cathedral towers and lively public squares.

Towns on this stage

Points of interest along the way

  • • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
  • • Pilgrim’s Office and Praza do Obradoiro

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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