Stage 29. Sarria – Portomarín (22 km)

The stage that joins Sarria and Portomarín will mark an important increase in the number of pilgrims on the route and it will be more difficult to find moments of solitude and tranquillity. However, the atmosphere will be much more lively and the stage will turn into a nice walk. The itinerary runs through paths surrounded by forest and small villages that hide monuments such as the Romanesque churches of Ferreiros and Barbadelo. We will put an end to our stage in Portomarín, a beautiful village on the banks of the river that remains engraved in the retina of all pilgrims.

This stage is part of the French Way. All the details —stages, options and Miguel’s tips— are in our guide to the Camino de Santiago from Sarria.

You say goodbye to Sarria along Rúa Maior and, after the viewpoint by the stone cross, head down to the medieval bridge of Áspera. Between meadows, stone walls and woodland you pass through Barbadelo and its Romanesque church, reaching Morgade and its famous 100 km marker. The path continues through hamlets to Portomarín: cross its long bridge and climb the staircase in one go… they say stopping brings bad luck!