A stage at the foot of the cliffs, beside the Cabo Silleiro lighthouse, to Baiona, a medieval town that was the first port in Europe to receive the news of the discovery of America, in 1493.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Oia – Silleiro13.8 km · low difficulty · 2 h 45 min
You leave the fishing village of Oia along the coast and pass near the Cabo Silleiro lighthouse, from 1866, at the southern end of the Ría de Vigo.
- Silleiro – Baiona4.8 km · low difficulty · 1 h
Along the old royal track you climb to Baredo and reach the castle of Monterreal, now a Parador, which withstood the attack of Francis Drake in 1585, and then Baiona.
What to see
- The Cabo Silleiro lighthouse.
- The fortress of Monterreal.
- The replica of the caravel Pinta in the port of Baiona.
Tips for this stage
- Going around the castle on the path beside the sea is a short detour that is worth it.
From Oia to Santiago de Compostela there are about 146.8 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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