Via de la Plata | Last 100 km

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Walk the Via de la Plata, last 100 km to Santiago

The Via de la Plata brings pilgrims from southern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. If you want to walk this trail but only have a week to spare, walk the last 100 km of the Via de la Plata or Camino Sanabrés from Ourense to Santiago.

The original Via de la Plata was a Roman road that stretched from modern-day Mérida to Astorga. Today, the term refers to the route followed by Camino de Santiago pilgrims from southern Spain to Santiago de Compostela.

The last 100 km will be all in Galicia, and you will start in Ourense, the capital of the province with the same name and a city with an important roman past. When you are there, take the opportunity to relax at the termas, natural hot springs, and get energized for your Camino.

The walk from Ourense to Santiago will be full of greenery, small villages and all the charm that Galicia has to offer. If you are worried about the length of any walking day, don’t hesitate to tell us! We can split them or add extra nights for you to rest. Each pilgrim needs to follow their own way!

At Galiwonders.com we want to help you to get the most of this lifetime experience. Forget about your luggage and all the logistics, since we will take care of all these details. Just focus on enjoying your walk to Santiago!

Check in Ourense

The city of Ourense will be the start of your adventure. Ourense is a city with a strong roman past. Use your free time to visit San Martiño Cathedral and As Burgas, natural thermal fountains in the city center or relax at the termas, natural hot water springs.

Ourense - Cea (22 km)

Today is the start of your adventure! As you leave Ourense, the cobbled streets will give way to rural roads. Your first stop, Cea, is famous for its artisanal bread, so don’t leave without trying it!

Cea - Dozón (16 km)

This is a rural stretch. On your way, you will leave behind several small villages, churches and cruceiros, the typical landscape of rural Galicia!

Dozón - Lalín (21 km)

The walk from Dozón will be another rural stretch where you will walk by oak forests. Lalín is know for its gastronomy, so try is renowned cocido!

Lalín - Silleda (16 km)

This stretch is quite similar to the last one. Once again, you will follow rural roads and walk past churches, cruceiros and small villages.

Silleda - Ponte Ulla (20 km)

This stretch will bring you to A Coruña province. The walk will be an easy one, except for the last descent towards Ponte Ulla. But we think it will be worth it because of the incredible views! We recommend to stop at Dornelas and visit its romanesque style church.

Ponte Ulla - Santiago de Compostela (20 km)

Finally, the last 20 km to Santiago! This final day will start with an easy walk that will take you to the end of your journey. Once in Santiago, don’t forget to visit the Pilgrim’s Office and get your Compostela!

Check out

Your last day with us! Before you leave, we recommend extending your Camino to Finisterre, known as the end of the world and one of Galicia’s most picturesque places!

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The Via de la Plata is recommended for those travelers interested in Roman tradition, hot springs and rural areas of Galicia.

Cómo llegar

Desde Santiago de Compostela Airport

Car or cab: 105km with an estimated duration of 1h.
Train/bus: Take the bus (LINE 6A) from Santiago de Compostela airport to the station stop. Frequency every 15′ and with an approximate duration of 20′. Another option is to take a cab to the station, with an estimated duration of 15′. There you can take a train (RENFE) or bus (MONBUS) to Ourense, journey time between 40 minutes to 1h 50 minutes. For schedules and more information visit:https://tussa.org/, www.monbus.es and www.renfe.com

Desde Vigo Airport

Car or cab: 95km with an estimated duration of 1h.
Bus: Take the bus (LINE A) from Vigo Airport to the Urzaiz stop (Estación / Cotomondongo wall). Frequency every 30′. Another option is to take a cab to the station (10 minutes). From the station, take a bus (MONBUS) to Ourense, journey time 1h. www.vitrasa.es y www.monbus.es
Train: Take the bus (LINE A) from Vigo Airport to Urzaiz stop (Estación / Cotomondongo wall). Frequency every 30′. Another option is to take a cab to the station (10 minutes). From Vigo Urzaiz station, take a train (RENFE) to Ourense (1 hour and 30 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: www.vitrasa.es and www.renfe.com

Desde A Coruña Airport

Car or cab: It is 175km with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Train/bus: Take a bus (LÍNEA A4), 20′ to the Alfonso Molina stop. Go to San Cristobal station and take a train (RENFE) to Ourense, journey time 1h. Another option is to take a bus at Alfonso Molina (ARRIVA) to Ourense, journey time 2h and 15 minutes. For schedules and more information visit: www.alsa.es, https://arriva.es/es/galicia and www.renfe.com

Desde Porto Airport

Car or cab: 209km with an estimated duration of 2h.
Train: Take the metro (LINE E + LINE A,B,C or F) from the airport to Campanha station, estimated journey time 35′. There take a train (RENFE) to Vigo Guixar, journey time 2h and 20 minutes. Once there, take a train (RENFE) to Ourense (journey time 1h and 40 minutes), journey time 1h and 40 minutes. For schedules and more information visit: https://www.oporto.net/metro and www.renfe.com

IMPORTANT

Please note that our itineraries are completely flexible. If you have a different idea in mind (want to add or remove nights, services, etc), you can just let us know.

TripAdvisor

mariaelena1964
25/02/23 - TripAdvisor
Un Camino Maravilloso Muy buena experiencia buenísimos alojamiento abundante comida un 10 mucha limpieza teléfono de emergencia operativo se preocupan por el peregrino cumplen con todo la información escrita sin duda los mejores repetiremos
rociofastias9
16/09/22 - TripAdvisor
Repetir es la mejor reseña No hay mejor opinión que repetir la experiencia. Mi primera experiencia con ellos fue en marzo y ahora en septiembre repetí y volveré a hacerlo. Atentos, cumplen todo, modifican lo que les pidas a capricho
Saminunez
04/09/22 - TripAdvisor
Muy recomendable Todo perfectamente organizado. Los alojamientos acordes y muy limpios. La comunicaciòn y gestiòn con Galiwonders estupenda. Recomiendo totalmente
miriamaE4821GN
26/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Muy buena La experiencia está siendo muy buena, en general los alojamientos están muy bien a excepción de alguno que cambiaríamos. Muy recomendable.
estrella19642
11/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Equipo profesional y eficaz Ha sido mi primer camino con mi pareja y no será el último; una experiencia irrepetible. La organización de Galiwonders ha sido perfecta. La elección de los alojamientos muy acertada y ha superado nuestras espectativas. Volveremos el año que viene a hacer otro camino con Galiwonders ¡¡seguro!!
Pablo_Arc
03/08/22 - TripAdvisor
Perfecta para tener un Buen Camino Muy buena experiencia, nos organizaron el camino francés desde Sarria tal y como les pedimos saliendo todo perfecto y según lo esperado.

Destacar que fuimos con un bebé y en todo alojamiento contamos con cuna tal y como habíamos pedido.

Sin duda, para repetir experiencia.
B3784JBnicolas
23/07/22 - TripAdvisor
Profesionales y flexibles Lo que se busca de una agencia de viajes: profesionalidad y flexibilidad. Muchas gracias por todo el trabajo.
miguelvL6639MT
14/06/22 - TripAdvisor
experiencia muy positiva Hice el camino frances desde sarria, todo muy bien organizado, a media pension,
tanto hoteles y pensiones bastante correctas.
algunos de ellos tenian restaurante, y desde luego es una ventaja, ya que al termino de la etapa del dia podias comer alli,
y sino te hacen un vale para comer muy cerca del alojamiento.
desde luego muy recomendable.
789claudion
11/06/22 - TripAdvisor
Espectacular Excelente 100% recomendable realizá la experiencia y solo preocúpate por caminar y disfrutar, el resto se ocupa Galiwonders