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Want to Camino Sanabrés walking in a week? Is that possible? The answer is short: YES! And you even get your Compostela. And that’s good news, because not everyone has the time and space to be away for weeks. Even if you only have seven or eight days, you can enjoy the magic of the Camino de Santiago. In this blog we list even more options for a week of Camino de Santiago for you.
The Camino Sanabrés walking is a part of the route off the Vía de la Plata in Granja de Moreruela. At that place you can choose to continue walking the Vía de la Plata to Astorga and then follow the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela or take an alternative, less busy road. That is the Camino Sanabrés walking. Two thirds of this pilgrimage runs through Galician territory.
This Camino Sanabrés walking takes its name from the region it passes through, Sanabria, one of the westernmost sub-areas of the municipality of Castilla y León. Sanabria is the last region you walk through before entering Galicia. The Camino de Santiago proper, along the Camino Sanabrés, is a much “newer” pilgrimage route, as it has only been used by pilgrims for about 800 years. To say that the Camino Sanabrés walking is full of history is an understatement.
The time has finally come, your Camino Sanabrés walking is about to begin. This starts in the beautiful city of Ourense. Ourense is located on both banks of the Rio Miño, and is surrounded by the wine regions of DORibeiro and Ribeira Sacra. From the valley you have a beautiful view of the Sierra de Meda. Traditionally, the city is known for its hot springs. It is therefore not surprising that Ourense is the Spa capital of Galicia! A visit is recommended. There are even hot springs that you can visit for free.
And perhaps you would like to stay an extra day? Please let us know. It is a dynamic larger commercial city with a partially walled medieval center with narrow streets and alleys, and lively squares with terraces.
How to get to Ourense? You can fly to Vigo or Santiago. From Santiago there are buses and trains to Ourense. We can of course also arrange a transfer with a taxi for you if you prefer.
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The start of your Camino Sanabrés, at the Roman bridge over the Miño River. You then have 2 two alternatives: via Tamallancos (which is the official route of the Camino Sanabrés walking), or via Canedo (1.1 km less). We recommend that you follow the official route of the Camino Sanabrés walking. You walk along cobbled paths until you reach the church of San Marcos. You then arrive in Sartédigos and later you can visit the church of Santa María in Tamallancos. Today’s stage on your Camino Sanabrés walking ends in Cea.
The day starts with leaving Cea. Here too you can choose an alternative route of the Camino Sanabrés walking that takes you to the Oseira Monastery (4.3 km further). However, today’s stage is already long enough, in our opinion. It is a mountainous and rural stage, with frequent climbs. The stage ends at the train station in Botos (Lalín).
Today is a pleasant short stage, walking uphill and downhill through forests, farmlands and small villages. Today’s stage is relatively short and without major climbs. Shortly after the start of the stage, after leaving the station, you will pass through Donsión where the baroque church of Santa Baia stands out. Later, the Camino Sanabrés walking will take you through the beautiful and historic Taboada Bridge. During the day you will cross various wooded areas, with the highlight being the Carballeira (oak forest) of Transfontao. Then you arrive at your final destination for today, Silleda.
This stage of the Camino Sanabrés walking takes you along comfortable routes, with the usual slopes, although not too pronounced. Highlight the lush forest up to the village of Dornelas. At the end you have another steep descent that ends in the Ulla River valley and a climb to Outeiro.
During this last stage you will walk past a chapel and the fountain of Santiaguiño. Later, through rural areas, you will arrive in Santiago via the beautiful Sar district. Your final destination of this Camino Sanabrés walking. You cross the bridge leaving the collegiate church of Santa María do Sar on your left, arriving shortly afterwards at the Cathedral of Santiago. What an achievement!
Your Camino Sanabrés is over. Time to go home again. Would you like to stay an extra night in Santiago? Or would you like to extend your Camino Sanabrés and continue walking to Finisterre and/or Muxia? Let us know.
Would you like to start your Camino Sanabrés walking earlier and/or walk (part of) the Via de la Plata? Ask us about the possibilities.
The time has finally come, your Camino Sanabrés walking is about to begin. This starts in the beautiful city of Ourense. Ourense is located on both banks of the Rio Miño, and is surrounded by the wine regions of DORibeiro and Ribeira Sacra. From the valley you have a beautiful view of the Sierra de Meda. Traditionally, the city is known for its hot springs. It is therefore not surprising that Ourense is the Spa capital of Galicia! A visit is recommended. There are even hot springs that you can visit for free.
And perhaps you would like to stay an extra day? Please let us know. It is a dynamic larger commercial city with a partially walled medieval center with narrow streets and alleys, and lively squares with terraces.
How to get to Ourense? You can fly to Vigo or Santiago. From Santiago there are buses and trains to Ourense. We can of course also arrange a transfer with a taxi for you if you prefer.
The start of your Camino Sanabrés, at the Roman bridge over the Miño River. You then have 2 two alternatives: via Tamallancos (which is the official route of the Camino Sanabrés walking), or via Canedo (1.1 km less). We recommend that you follow the official route of the Camino Sanabrés walking. You walk along cobbled paths until you reach the church of San Marcos. You then arrive in Sartédigos and later you can visit the church of Santa María in Tamallancos. Today's stage on your Camino Sanabrés walking ends in Cea.
The day starts with leaving Cea. Here too you can choose an alternative route of the Camino Sanabrés walking that takes you to the Oseira Monastery (4.3 km further). However, today's stage is already long enough, in our opinion. It is a mountainous and rural stage, with frequent climbs. The stage ends at the train station in Botos (Lalín).
Today is a pleasant short stage, walking uphill and downhill through forests, farmlands and small villages. Today's stage is relatively short and without major climbs. Shortly after the start of the stage, after leaving the station, you will pass through Donsión where the baroque church of Santa Baia stands out. Later, the Camino Sanabrés walking will take you through the beautiful and historic Taboada Bridge. During the day you will cross various wooded areas, with the highlight being the Carballeira (oak forest) of Transfontao. Then you arrive at your final destination for today, Silleda.
This stage of the Camino Sanabrés walking takes you along comfortable routes, with the usual slopes, although not too pronounced. Highlight the lush forest up to the village of Dornelas. At the end you have another steep descent that ends in the Ulla River valley and a climb to Outeiro.
During this last stage you will walk past a chapel and the fountain of Santiaguiño. Later, through rural areas, you will arrive in Santiago via the beautiful Sar district. Your final destination of this Camino Sanabrés walking. You cross the bridge leaving the collegiate church of Santa María do Sar on your left, arriving shortly afterwards at the Cathedral of Santiago. What an achievement!
Your Camino Sanabrés is over. Time to go home again. Would you like to stay an extra night in Santiago? Or would you like to extend your Camino Sanabrés and continue walking to Finisterre and/or Muxia? Let us know.
Would you like to start your Camino Sanabrés walking earlier and/or walk (part of) the Via de la Plata? Ask us about the possibilities.
We have designed this experience trying to do 20 km at most but there are some stages where you have to walk a little bit more because there are few accommodations along the way.
You will sleep in rural hotels and hostels or hotels along the way.
Yes, that is possible. You can aks us for the possibilities.
You walk with your backpack. You will need good walking shoes and depending on the season you could need warm clothing to avoid the cold. But don’t forget some lightweight clothing and your flip flops to rest! During the day you need enough water, something to eat, sunscreen and a raincoat. Additionally you can take a walking stick but it’s not necessary.
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