A flat stage across A Terra Chá, the great plain of Lugo, part of the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve. Wetlands, farmsteads, cruceiros and stone washhouses accompany you to Vilalba.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Abadín – Martiñán8.9 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 15 min
Through the parishes of Castromaior and Corbelle, in the heart of the Terra Chá.
- Martiñán – Goiriz6.3 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 35 min
You pass wetlands, such as the one after As Chouzas, and examples of vernacular architecture.
- Goiriz – Vilalba5.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 20 min
You enter Vilalba, dominated by the 15th-century tower of the Andrade family, now a Parador.
What to see
- The wetlands of A Terra Chá.
- The Andrade tower in Vilalba.
Tips for this stage
- A stage without significant slopes, ideal for resting your legs.
- Vilalba is known for San Simón cheese.
From Abadín to Santiago de Compostela there are about 140.6 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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