An almost flat stage between meadows, oaks and eucalyptus, through villages with names that recall the Camino, such as A Calzada, A Calle or Ferreiros. It ends in Arca, in O Pedrouzo, in the last municipality before Santiago.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Arzúa – A Salceda11 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 45 min
Woodland and meadows alternate with stretches beside the N-547 road, which you must cross several times with care. You pass the Vello and Brandeso rivers and villages such as Preguntoño, A Peroxa, A Calzada, A Rúa and Ferreiros.
- A Salceda – Santa Irene5.4 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 20 min
A practically flat stretch to Santa Irene, where there is a pilgrim hostel.
- Santa Irene – Arca (O Pino)2 km · medium difficulty · 30 min
Via A Rúa you reach Arca. O Pedrouzo is the centre of the parish and has all services.
What to see
- The villages with Jacobean names: A Calzada, A Calle, Ferreiros.
- The chapel of Santa Irene.
Tips for this stage
- Take care when crossing the N-547: always use the marked crossings.
- There are bars and fountains along the whole stage.
From Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela there are about 38.6 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 San Romao da Retorta. 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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