The last stage of the English Way. You cross the Tambre river and enter Santiago through the Meixonfrío district, where there used to be an inn for pilgrims.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Sigüeiro – A Barciela0.7 km · low difficulty · 10 min
You cross the Sigüeiro bridge over the Tambre and enter the municipality of Santiago.
- A Barciela – Santiago de Compostela15.4 km · low difficulty · 3 h 05 min
Via Marantes and A Lameira you cross the Tambre business park and reach Meixonfrío and the Cruceiro da Coruña, already close to the historic centre.
What to see
- The bridge over the Tambre.
- The Cruceiro da Coruña.
Tips for this stage
- The section through the industrial estate is not very attractive but it is short; follow the arrows.
From Sigüeiro to Santiago de Compostela there are about 16.1 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 Miño. 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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