Stage3 of 6
Distance20.7 km
DifficultyMedium-high
Duration4 h 25 min
At Hospital the path splits towards Fisterra or Muxía. On the way to Fisterra you see the sea for the first time, in the ría of Corcubión.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Olveiroa – Hospital5 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 15 min
River Xallas and the hamlet of Hospital.
- Hospital – Cruceiro da Armada11.1 km · medium-high difficulty · 2 h 15 min
Sanctuary of As Neves and hermitage of San Pedro Mártir.
- Cruceiro da Armada – Corcubión4.6 km · medium-high difficulty · 55 min
Descent with views of the ría, via Cee.
What to see
- The first view of the sea.
- The historic centre of Corcubión.
Tips for this stage
- At Hospital, choose carefully the arrow towards Fisterra.
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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