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LEAVING ARZÚA
39.9km to Santiago de Compostela
20.2km to O Pedrouzo
This is a shorter and easier walk after the hills between Melide and Arzúa. Whatever the weather, enjoy every step, as you will reach Santiago tomorrow. Walking through narrow lanes and wooded areas, you will be treated to picturesque scenery. It is reminiscent of Cornwall in England or Brittany in France—Celtic neighbours. The lush surroundings provide a serene and thoughtful backdrop for the day's trek. Rest stops are frequent, offering opportunities to refresh, recharge and take in the surroundings.
While the allure of reaching Santiago may be strong, you should consider your options carefully after reaching Pedrouzo. There is very little accommodation until Lavacolla, an extra 10 kilometres away, or Monte do Gozo, an additional 15 kilometres away. Walking to Lavacolla or Monte Gozo makes for a long day. However, it does allow an early start and early arrival into Santiago tomorrow if that is what you would like to do.
Note that the Camino leaves Arzúa along a path (off to the left) and not the main road.
⬇︎3.7km (36.2km) Os Penedos 🍽️ 🛏️
- Albergue-Pensión Camiño das Ocas, Bebedeiro, +34 648 404 780, http://www.caminodasocas.com
⬇︎ 1.7km (34.5km) Burres 🍽️ 🛏️
- Casa A Chousa, O Cruceiro de Burres, s/n, +34 639 556 534, http://casachousa.es
- Albergue Taberna Vella, Lugar de Taberna Vella, s/n, +34 687 543 810, http://www.tabernavella.com
⬇︎ 2.7km (31.8km) Outeiro 🍽️ 🛏️
- Pensión Mirador de Rouris, Rouris, 9, +34 981 502 756
- Albergue A Ponte de Ferreiros, A Ponte de Ferreiros, 1, +34 665 641 877, http://albergueaponte.hol.es
- Hotel Rural A Casa do Horreo, A Calle, 6, +34 626 616 758, http://hotelruralcasadohorreo.com
⬇︎ 3.4km (28.4km) Salceda 🍽️ 🛏️ ➕🚌
Take care when walking by and crossing the main road here.
You leave the village on a path to the right and not on the road.
- Albergue Turistico Salceda, Ctra. N-574, km 75, +34 981 502 767, http://albergueturisticosalceda.com
- Albergue La Corona, Lugar de Salceda, 22, +34 675 149 086
- Pensión Casa Tía Teresa, Salceda, 14, +34 628 558 716
- Albergue-Pensión Alborada, Lugar de Salceda, +34 981 502 956
- Pensión Tasaga, Lugar de Salceda, 23, +34 981 113 077, http://pensiontasaga.com
⬇︎2.8km (25.6km) A Brea 🍽️ 🛏️ 🚌
- Pensión O’ Mesón, A Brea, 16, +34 981 511 040, http://pensionomeson.com
- Pensión Mar de Frisia, A Brea, 36, +34 981 502 806, http://www.mardefrisia.es
⬇︎1.8km (23.8km) Empalme 🍽️ 🛏️ 🚌
The Camino crosses the road again. After the Albergue, you turn right and return to a quieter lane. This is far preferable to walking along the road.
- Albergue Andaina, O Empalme de Santa Irene, 11, +34 981 502 925
- Hotel O Pozo, O Castro, 28, +34 674 047 598
⬇︎1.2km (22.6km) Santa Irene 🍽️ 🛏️ 🚌
- Albergue de Peregrinos de Santa Irene, Santa Irene
- Albergue Santa Irene, Santa Irene, +34 981 511 000
⬇︎1.2km (21.4km) A Rua 🍽️ 🛏️
- Hotel Rural O Acivro, A Rúa, 28, +34 981 511 316, http://www.oacivro.com
- Hotel O Pino, A Rúa, 9, +34 981 511 035, http://hotelopino.com
- Albergue Espíritu Xacobeo, A Rúa, 49-50, +34 620 635 284, http://www.espirituxacobeo.com
Leaving A Rua, you walk up a small hill and come again to the main road. If you are staying in O Pedrouzo, you should turn left here and follow the road into the town. Otherwise, cross the road as the Camino continues on paths and lanes.
⬇︎1.7km (19.7km) O Pedrouzo 🍽️ 🛏️ 🛒➕🚌 🏧
ABOUT O PEDROUZO
ABOUT O PEDROUZO
ABOUT O PEDROUZO
O PEDROUZO
O Pedrouzo, also known as Arca, is a relatively modern town on the Camino de Santiago. Thankfully, it is less busy than Arzúa, making eating and drinking outside at one of the many bars and cafes along the main street more pleasurable.
Recent excavations have unearthed a pilgrim cemetery believed to have been associated with the Hospital de Santa Eulalia de Arca, although no traces of the hospital remain today. To reach the main street of O Pedrouzo, you must take a brief detour off the Camino. It is, therefore important to rejoin the Camino when leaving and not follow the main road.
As the last major stopping point on the Camino Francés before reaching Santiago de Compostela, Pedrouzo sees a surge in pilgrim traffic, especially during peak seasons. Due to the high demand for accommodation, with a bit of a heavy heart, I recommend booking in advance to secure a place to rest for the night.
You are less than 20km from your destination.
PRACTICALITIES
1. Accommodation: O Pedrouzo is well provided for, but consider booking ahead during peak season.
2. Transportation: Regular buses operate through O Pedrouzo, with connections to Santiago and the airport operated by MonBus and AlsaBus.
3. Dining: There are plenty of dining options.
4. Facilities: Reasonable selection of small shops. ATM. Pharmacy etc.
WHERE TO STAY
ABOUT O PEDROUZO
ABOUT O PEDROUZO
.WHERE TO STAY
- Albergue de peregrinos de Arco-O Pino, Avenida Lugo, 30, +34 660 396 826
- Albergue Porta de Santiago, Av. de Lugo, 11, +34 981 511 103, http://www.portadesantiago.com
- Albergue Edreira, Rua da Fonte, 19, +34 981 511 365, http://albergue-edreira.com
- Albergue O Burgo, Av. de Lugo, 47, +34 630 404 138, http://www.albergueoburgo.es
- Albergue Otero, C. Forcarei, 2, +34 671 663 374
- Albergue Cruceiro de Pedrouzo, Av. de la Iglesia, 7, +34 981 511 371, http://alberguecruceirodepedrouzo.com
- Albergue Rem, Av. de la Iglesia, 7, +34 981 510 407
- Noja Rooms, Avenida Santiago, 10, +34 627 127 696, https://pension-noja.com/
- Pensión A Solaina, C. do Picón, 3, Portal 1-1ºC, +34 633 530 918, http://www.pensionasolaina.com
- Pensión Arca, C. Mollados, 25, +34 981 511 437,, http://www.pensionarca.com
- Pensión Avenida, Av. de Santiago, 23, +34 981 511 471
- Pensión Compás, Av. de Lugo, 47, +34 981 511 309, http://pensioncompas.com
- Pensión O Muiño, C. Muiño, 1, +34 981 511 144, http://www.pensionmuino.blogspot.com.es
- Pensión Pedrouzo, Av. de Santiago, 13, +34 981 510 483, https://www.pensionpedrouzo.es/
- Albergue O Trisquel, Rúa do Picón, 1, +34 616 64 47 40
- Pensión Una Estrella Dorada, Av. de Lugo, 10-1º, +34 630 018 363
- Pensión Maribel, C. Mollados, 23, +34 981 511 404, http://www.pensionmaribel.com
- Pensión 9 de Abril, Av. de Santiago, 7-1ºC, +34 606 764 762, http://pension9deabril.com
- Pensión Codesal,C. Codesal, 17, +34 981 511 061, http://www.pensioncodesal.com
- Pensión Platas, Av. de Lugo, 26, +34 981 511 378, http://www.pensionplatas.es
- Pensión Lo, C. Mollados, 43, +34 608 98 91 00, http://pensionlo.com
- Peregrina Pensión 1, Avenida de Santiago, 37 Portal 4,
- Pensión Rosella, Avenida de Lugo, 21, +34 600 350 346
- Pensión Diana, Rúa Codesal, 11, +35 649 675 932, http://pension-diana.negocio.site
- Pensión 23 Vinte e Tres, Avenida de la Iglesia, 7 Portal 5, +34 667 570 012, http://pension23.com