Through quiet villages and past the pre-Romanesque church of Soutomerille, you reach Lugo, the oldest city in Galicia, surrounded by its Roman wall.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Castroverde – Santa María de Gondar9.3 km · low difficulty · 1 h 50 min
Via Souto de Torres, San Miguel do Camiño and Vilar de Cas to Soutomerille, an abandoned village with a church of pre-Romanesque origin.
- Santa María de Gondar – Carballido4.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h
You cross the river Romeán and enter the municipality of Lugo.
- Carballido – Lugo7.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h 35 min
Via As Casas da Viña and under the bridge of A Chanca, you enter the old Lucus Augusti.
What to see
- The church of Soutomerille.
- The Roman wall of Lugo.
- The cathedral of Lugo.
Tips for this stage
- Set aside time to walk the wall of Lugo, which is over 2 km long.
From Castroverde to Santiago de Compostela there are about 122.4 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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