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Do you want to Camino del Norte walking? But don’t you have time to walk the entire route and would you like to experience what it is like to arrive in Santiago? And you get a Compostela? Then this 8-day walking trip is really something for you! You walk the last 100 km of the Camino del Norte. You start the Camino del Norte walking from the historic trading town of Vilalba. The Camino del Norte then leads you across agricultural lands in the interior of rural Galicia until you reach Santiago de Compostela.
In Arzua your route comes during the Camino del Norte walking together with the Camino Frances and the Camino Primitivo. And that is an ideal combination! Because you can enjoy the tranquility of the Camino del Norte as well as the more popular and social aspect of the Camino Frances.
Another highlight of this 8-day Camino del Norte walking from Vilalba to Santiago is that you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful 10th-century Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes. But along the way there are many old and interesting churches to visit and you will learn a lot about the history of Spain and religion. During this 8-day Camino del Norte walking from Vilalba to Santiago you can enjoy a walk through the forest, enjoy the green landscape and visit very beautiful sights along the way. This part of the Camino is very scenic and peaceful and a perfect time to unwind and relax in nature.
Oh, don’t forget to taste the delicious cheeses of Arzúa while Camino del Norte walking.
During the last stage, you will catch your first glimpse of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela – your destination – from the famous Monte do Gozo (Mountain of Joy)!
ps. There are even more alternatives to walk a pilgrimage in a week. We list them here for you.
The Camino del Norte is one of the oldest routes of the Camino de Santiago. The official Camino del Norte walking starts in Irun. From there you follow the north coast and pass beautiful cities such as San Sebastian, Bilbao and Santander.
The Camino del Norte starts in Irun and ends, after 825 km, in Santiago de Compostela. This pilgrimage route stretches along the northern Spanish coast. During the Camino de Norte you will pass several interesting cities. Think of ‘food paradise’ San Sebastian, known for its famous pintxos and many Michelin restaurants. Or Bilbao. This modern, hip city of more than a million inhabitants symbolizes the progressiveness of the Basque Country, the world-famous Guggenheim museum is the best example of this.
But Santander is also worth a visit. But there is even more to discover during this Camino del Norte. In this blog you read about the 10 hidden gems of the Camino del Norte.
Today you arrive in Vilalba. Your starting point of this 8-day Camino del Norte walk from Vilalba to Santiago. How to get to Vilalba?
There are two airports nearby:
A Coruña Airport 57 km: There is one bus connection every day (line 20) between Vilalba and A Coruña Airport (travel time from 1.00 to 1.30 hours).
Santiago de Compostela Airport 87 km: by bus you can reach Vilalba in 1 hour and 45 minutes. However, the bus connection is limited.
We can of course also arrange a transfer with a taxi for you.
From Vilalba, the Camino del Norte takes you through the heart of the Terra Chá region in Galicia. Forest paths, small farming villages and lush countryside views make up most of today’s gentle walk.
See the medieval Church of St. James (Igrexa de Santiago) in Baamonde before continuing your journey through rural Galicia, along the Camino del Norte. Today is a fairly easy walking day. Your final destination is the small village of Mirez.
From Miraz you continue your Camino del Norte walk through rural Galicia. You’ll reach the highest point of the trail at Marcela, so take a few minutes to enjoy the view. Your destination is Sobrado dos Monxes, home to an impressive monastery. The monastery originally dates from the 10th century, although the current facade is Baroque.
Today you will walk the last stretch of the Camino del Norte before it joins the most popular Camino route, Camino Francés, in Arzúa. Prepare to meet many pilgrims in this wonderful place. Arzúa is known for its local cheese, so be sure to give it a try!
Today’s Camino walk takes you through beautiful forests, sleepy villages and over streams for most of the day. Be sure to visit the Chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago. You will spend the night in the town of Pedrouzo.
Today is the last day of walking the Camino del Norte. Starting in Pedrouzo. Your next point of interest is Lavacolla on the outskirts of Santiago, where pilgrims wash in the river in preparation for their arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Rows of tall eucalyptus trees accompany you on the walk to Monte do Gozo (‘Mount of Joy’ 368 metres) and from here you can catch your first glimpse of Santiago Cathedral. When you arrive in the city (264 m2, 80,000 inhabitants), explore this UNESCO World Heritage-listed architecture and soak up the beautiful atmosphere of this spiritual and cultural mecca. There is plenty to do in the city!
Walking your Camino del Norte is over. Time to go home. Would you like to stay an extra night in Santiago? Or would you like to extend the Camino del Norte and continue walking to Finisterre and/or Muxia? Let us know.
Today you arrive in Vilalba. Your starting point of this 8-day Camino del Norte walk from Vilalba to Santiago. How to get to Vilalba?
There are two airports nearby:
A Coruña Airport 57 km: There is one bus connection every day (line 20) between Vilalba and A Coruña Airport (travel time from 1.00 to 1.30 hours).
Santiago de Compostela Airport 87 km: by bus you can reach Vilalba in 1 hour and 45 minutes. However, the bus connection is limited.
We can of course also arrange a transfer with a taxi for you.
From Vilalba, the Camino del Norte takes you through the heart of the Terra Chá region in Galicia. Forest paths, small farming villages and lush countryside views make up most of today's gentle walk.
See the medieval Church of St. James (Igrexa de Santiago) in Baamonde before continuing your journey through rural Galicia, along the Camino del Norte. Today is a fairly easy walking day. Your final destination is the small village of Miraz.
From Miraz you continue your Camino del Norte walk through rural Galicia. You'll reach the highest point of the trail at Marcela, so take a few minutes to enjoy the view. Your destination is Sobrado dos Monxes, home to an impressive monastery. The monastery originally dates from the 10th century, although the current facade is Baroque.
Today you will walk the last stretch of the Camino del Norte before it joins the most popular Camino route, Camino Francés, in Arzúa. Prepare to meet many pilgrims in this wonderful place. Arzúa is known for its local cheese, so be sure to give it a try!
Today's Camino walk takes you through beautiful forests, sleepy villages and over streams for most of the day. Be sure to visit the Chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago. You will spend the night in the town of Pedrouzo.
Today is the last day of walking the Camino del Norte. Starting in Pedrouzo. Your next point of interest is Lavacolla on the outskirts of Santiago, where pilgrims wash in the river in preparation for their arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Rows of tall eucalyptus trees accompany you on the walk to Monte do Gozo ('Mount of Joy' 368 metres) and from here you can catch your first glimpse of Santiago Cathedral. When you arrive in the city (264 m2, 80,000 inhabitants), explore this UNESCO World Heritage-listed architecture and soak up the beautiful atmosphere of this spiritual and cultural mecca. There is plenty to do in the city!
Walking your Camino del Norte is over. Time to go home. Would you like to stay an extra night in Santiago? Or would you like to extend the Camino del Norte and continue walking to Finisterre and/or Muxia? Let us know.
The pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella (also called Saint James' Route or Way of St. James) is the pilgrimage route to the tomb of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostella in Spain. The most important route through Spain is the Camino Francés, which runs from the Pyrenees to the tomb of James. This route passes the cities of Pamplona, Estella, Logroño, Burgos, León, Astorga and Ponferrada.
Yes, it is more than 100 km from Vilalba to Santiago de Compostela. You must obtain 2 stamps per day. You can find these in the accommodations where you spend the night and in bars and restaurants along the way.
Although the Camino is accessible to everyone, experience and a good physical condition are recommended. While the Camino is accessible to everyone, experience and a good physical condition are recommended.
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