With the Sil always in sight, among olive, fig and walnut trees, you pass through the Roman tunnel of Montefurado on the way to Quiroga.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- A Rúa – Albaredos7 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 45 min
Along the old Roman road, now in the province of Lugo.
- Albaredos – Montefurado2.9 km · medium difficulty · 45 min
Montefurado is famous for the Roman tunnel cut into the rock to divert the river.
- Montefurado – Bendilló7.8 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 55 min
A historic oil-producing area, now being recovered.
- Bendilló – O Soldón2.4 km · medium difficulty · 35 min
The Order of St. John had a smithy here.
- O Soldón – Quiroga6.8 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 45 min
Via Sequeiros and the castle of Os Novais, you enter Quiroga along the Rúa Real.
What to see
- The Roman tunnel of Montefurado.
- The castle of Os Novais.
Tips for this stage
- Some stretches have no shade: protect yourself from the sun.
From A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela there are about 198.5 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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