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Lavacolla, the last stop on the Way of Saint James before Santiago, stands out for its Jacobean history, its church and beautiful landscapes of hills and streams.
The penultimate stage of your French Way runs through pine and eucalyptus forests, very close to Santiago de Compostela airport. The rural atmosphere of previous days is giving way to a much more urbanized environment, a sign that Santiago de Compostela is getting closer and closer. The small village of Lavacolla appears in the Codex Calixtinus as the place where pilgrims washed their private parts before entering Santiago de Compostela, hence its name. Fortunately this practice is no longer done. We recommend resting and going to bed early to start the walk first thing in the morning and make the most of the day in Santiago de Compostela. I’m sure you’ll appreciate it!