A short and very green stage through the A Ulloa region, the land portrayed by Emilia Pardo Bazán in Los pazos de Ulloa. You cross from the province of Lugo into that of A Coruña and reach Melide over a medieval bridge.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Palas de Rei – San Xiao do Camiño3.5 km · medium difficulty · 55 min
You leave through the Campo dos Romeiros, a former meeting point for pilgrims, and through O Carballal you reach San Xiao do Camiño, with its church and its cruceiro.
- San Xiao do Camiño – O Leboreiro5.7 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 25 min
Gentle ups and downs through A Ponte Campaña and Casanova. At O Coto you enter the province of A Coruña and descend to O Leboreiro.
- O Leboreiro – Melide5.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 20 min
Between villages and woodland you reach the medieval bridge of Furelos, the entrance to Melide.
What to see
- The castle of Pambre (with a detour).
- The medieval bridge of Furelos.
- The historic centre of Melide.
Tips for this stage
- Since it is short, it is a good stage for resting, or for adding the next one if you are feeling well.
- In Melide it is traditional to try the octopus.
From Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela there are about 67.7 km left. This distance is not enough for the 75 km minimum for the Compostela with the Vía de los Andes. To reach it, start at least from Portomarín. 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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