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Vía de la Plata

Via de la Plata | Last 100 km

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Organized pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
| Autoguided Tour

Tour Description

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!

Experience details

Included Services

Accommodation in a private room with private bathroom
Luggage transfer between stages
Half board: breakfast and dinner
Travel insurance
Route notes
Pilgrim's credential
24/7 phone support

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!

Standard category

1* and 2* hotels

These hotels offer private rooms with private bathrooms as well as other additional services that may vary depending on the type of category: restaurant service, television, room service, dry cleaning, ironing service, etc. It is common to stay in this type of hotels in the cities along the Camino.

Hostels and pensions

These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest at a more moderate price than the hotels . Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.

Superior category

3*, 4* and 5* Hotels

Typical in the large cities along the El Camino. They can be family hotels or international hotel chains. They are perhaps the most expensive alternative, although you can find different price levels according to the category and services they offer.

Hoteles Boutique

These are small accommodations characterized by having few rooms and providing personalized attention. They are hotel concepts with a modern style and their own character. They can be between 1* and 5*.

National Paradores of Spain

This is a public hotel chain that manages a network of almost 100 charming hotels distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The establishments are located in buildings of cultural interest and great historical value, and stand out for their scenic, artistic or natural interest (including ancient palaces, monasteries, fortresses, convents, fortresses…).

Rural tourism lodgings

Rural houses, pazos, inns, rectories, castles, monasteries, farmhouses… These are historic buildings of great architectural and patrimonial value. So much so, that this characteristic sometimes gives them the status of “luxury lodging” despite the fact that they are
“luxury accommodation” despite the fact that they are often rustic constructions in which natural stone and wood predominate.

Trip cancellation insurance
Upgrade to superior room
Extra night at the beginning of the tour
Extra night at the end of the tour
Private transfer airport-starting location
Private transfer Santiago-Airport
Other private transfers
Organized visits and excursions
Pilgrim massage

Route map

Frequent questions

From 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 45′. 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

From 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). 30′ journey and 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). 30′ journey and 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

From 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

FromPorto 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

Our costumers reviews

TOUR SUMMARY

DISTANCE: 115 Km
STAGES: 6 Stages
DURATION: 7 Nights
DIFICULTy: 4/5
START: Ourense
PRICE: desde 490€

Why book with Galiwonders?

Taylor-made Camino

We will design an itinerary tailored to your needs, preferences and budget and book all services for you. You enjoy the road.

We are on the Camino

Galicia is our home. We have traveled all the routes of the Camino and we have direct contact with the service providers on the Camino.

We are also travellers

We speak several languages, have lived abroad and have years of experience organizing trips for people from all over the world.

An unforguettable experience

Hundreds of pilgrims repeat year after year the experience of traveling with us. We want you to be one of them. And that is why we will strive to make your trip unique and unforgettable.

If you have any questions or want to plan your Camino de Santiago trip, our team will assist you in a personalized way!

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