Stage
Melide → Arzúa
Ease of walking: Easy to moderate; mostly gentle gradients on a mix of rural tracks and short wooded stretches.
A comfortable stage that traverses farmland and eucalyptus groves on the way to Arzúa, known for its cheese and multiple pilgrim services. Many pilgrims enjoy sampling local products in town and preparing for the final stages.
Scenery
Agricultural lands, small hamlets and forested patches of eucalyptus typical of Galicia.
Points of interest along the way
- • Cheese shops and stalls selling Queso Arzúa-Ulloa
- • 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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