A stage of woods and mills through the valley of the Valga river, which ends by crossing the Ulla river to reach Padrón, the town where, according to tradition, the body of the Apostle arrived by sea.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Caldas de Reis – Carracedo5.9 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 30 min
You leave Caldas and soon take a path that climbs to Santa Mariña de Carracedo.
- Carracedo – San Miguel de Valga6.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 35 min
Through Casalderrique and Casal de Eirigo you enter the municipality of Valga and the woods of Monte Castelo, with old water mills.
- San Miguel de Valga – Padrón6.5 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 40 min
From the Pino Manso viewpoint you can see the Ulla valley. You cross Pontecesures and its bridge over the Ulla, the boundary between Pontevedra and A Coruña, and arrive in Padrón.
What to see
- The mills of the Valga river.
- The bridge over the Ulla at Pontecesures.
- The church of Santiago in Padrón and the "pedrón" where, according to tradition, the Apostle's boat was moored.
Tips for this stage
- In Padrón you can ask for the "Pedronía", a local pilgrimage certificate.
- Try the Padrón peppers.
From Caldas de Reis to Santiago de Compostela there are about 44 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 Redondela. 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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