Exhausted after yesterday’s long stage, today we reach the end of the Camino del Norte. We still have a few kilometers left to reach our goal, the tomb of the apostle Santiago, but the rest of the route will follow the route of the Camino Frances.
Let’s finish the Camino del Norte!
Today we face the last stage of the Camino del Norte, which ends in Arzúa. In this town the Camino del Norte and the Camino Frances converge.
On this last day, before joining the vast majority of pilgrims who choose the Camino Frances to reach Santiago de Compostela, we will cross small villages, following comfortable dirt and asphalt tracks.
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Itinerary stage Sobrado – Arzúa
Today’s stage is done on comfortable tracks with moderate slopes. We only have 21.4 kilometers left to complete the Camino del Norte.
Sobrado dos Monxes (km. 0). Beginning of stage
Practical advice for this section: You should enjoy the tranquility of this stage as much as possible, after arriving in Arzúa it will be difficult to find moments of intimacy. Until Corredoiras you will not find services. Good Camino!
We leave Sobrado dos Monxes following, on the left, the route of the AC-934. At the post office we turn off to the right, but immediately we return to the same road.
We follow it for 300 meters and leave it on the right to continue on an asphalt road.
We pass through the village of Vilarchao. Then the asphalt of the track turns into dirt and, along it, we go up to Castro (km. 3.8).
Shortly after leaving the village, we return to the AC-934 road, which we follow for 200 meters, and then take a detour to the right that leads to the villages of Fronxa and Madelos (km. 6.2).
We pass Madelos, turn right and follow a long stony track through a forest. Once again, we join the AC-934 road and follow it to the right, arriving at Corredoiras (km. 8.6).
Corredoiras (km. 8.6).
Practical advice for this section: At the exit of Boimorto we can follow the route that goes to Santa Irene if we continue on the AC-0603, instead of turning off on the AC-0602, which goes to Sendelle. Buen Camino!
We cross the town and 700 meters later we leave the road to continue straight on towards Boimil (km. 9.8).
At the exit of this village we return to the faithful AC-934, by which we continue until the entrance of A Gándara (Boimorto). At this point we cross the AC-0603, we turn right to follow it and cross Boimorto (km. 11.6).
At the exit of the nucleus we have the option of turning off towards Santa Irene or following the official route that goes to Arzúa.
To follow the official route, we turn left onto the AC-0602. Following the route of the road, we arrive at the village of Sendelle (km. 14.6). Without leaving the road, we pass through Piñeiro and Vilar .
We come out onto the AC-934 road, follow it for 50 meters on the right and turn left onto a track. We continue along the track for 2.5 kilometers to reach Ribadiso.
From there we continue to the left to enter Arzúa, along Viso street. This street comes out onto Avenida de Lugo, the main artery of the town.
Arzúa (km. 21.4). End of stage
Practical advice for this section: Arzúa is a town with a long tradition in the Jacobean route. The town is witness to various legends and miracles.
In our guide we tell you some of them, but talking to the locals you will surely discover some more. Congratulations, you have completed the Camino del Norte, see you tomorrow on the Camino Frances, see you tomorrow!
The end of the northern route of the Camino del Norte is a magical place, full of legends and miracles. In addition, the northern route and the Camino Frances converge in Arzúa, so it is common for pilgrims to meet to comment on the wonders of each itinerary.
The fact of merging with the French route implies a loss of tranquility, but, undoubtedly, you gain in company.
Arzúa has many points of interest, such as places with healing power as the chapel of A Mota or Fonte Santa. You can also visit the parish church of Santiago and the chapel of Magdalena.
If you are interested in cheese and honey production, you can visit the living museum do Mel or the Centro de Divulgação do Queso e da Miel .
Observations Sobrado – Arzúa stage
Here are some tips for the last stage of the Camino del Norte.
Precautions Sobrado – Arzúa stage
The stage does not involve any difficulty and can be completed without inconvenience both by people with reduced mobility and by pilgrims on bicycles.
Gastronomy stage Sobrado – Arzúa
In today’s stage you will be able to taste the typical dishes of Galician gastronomy, however, we indicate some products that have more presence in this region.
- D.O. Arzúa- Ulloa cheese
- Quince
- Empanadas
- Veal
Sobrado – Arzúa stage services
Learn about the main health care services, cafeterias, ATMs and restaurants found in this stage of the Camino del Norte.
Sobrado – Arzúa stage map
Consult the map with the route and the localities that the stage goes through.
Stage profile Sobrado – Arzúa
Know the profile, altitude and degree of difficulty of each section.
What to see and do in the Sobrado – Arzúa stage
You can find information about the places of interest in Arzúa in stage 31 of our guide of the Camino Frances.
- Go to <<< Stage 31 of the Northern Way
- Go to >>>> Stage 1 of the North Road
All the stages of the Camino del Norte
Below, you can consult the 32 stages that make up the Camino del Norte.
