A long stage beside the Deza river, with the medieval bridge of Taboada, the Pazo de Oca and the waterfall of the Toxa river near the path.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Bendoiro – Silleda9.2 km · medium difficulty · 2 h 20 min
Via Vilasoa and Prado, from where you can visit the sanctuary of O Corpiño, and over the medieval bridge of Taboada.
- Silleda – A Bandeira7.4 km · medium-low difficulty · 1 h 20 min
Silleda is known for its large exhibition centre. You continue via O Foxo and Chapa to A Bandeira.
- A Bandeira – Outeiro17 km · medium-high difficulty · 3 h 25 min
Via Loimil and Santo Estevo de Oca, with its pazo and gardens, called "the Galician Versailles", you enter Vedra and the province of A Coruña.
What to see
- The Taboada bridge.
- The Pazo de Oca.
- The fervenza of the Toxa river (with a detour).
Tips for this stage
- You can split the stage at Silleda or A Bandeira.
From Bendoiro to Santiago de Compostela there are about 50.3 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 Cea. 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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