Etapas
Common stages:
Option 1:
Braga 16km Caldelas 26km C. do Gerês 25km Lobios 20km C. Laboreiro 28km Cortegada 32km Pazos 20km Beariz 31km Codeseda 24km Couso (Pontevea) 17km Santiago.
Option 2 (the route is the same; only the stage endpoints vary):
Braga 16km Caldelas 26km C. do Gerês 25km Lobios 20km C. Laboreiro 28km Cortegada 23 km Berán 18 km Feás 22 km Soutelo 20 km Codeseda 24 km Couso (Pontevea) 17 km Santiago.
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Distances and services:
km 239 · Braga
The Pilgrim Credential can be purchased at the Tourist Office or at the Cathedral.
The Tourist Office has a stamp for the Pilgrim Credential.
- Casa da Roda – Albergue de Peregrinos+351 253 215 165WebRua S. João 3, Braga. Access for pilgrims with a credential.
- Hotel Residencial Avenida742 718 972 / +351 253 275 722Avenida Central, 27, Braga Shopping.
- InBraga Hostel+351 253 033 546 / +351 912 288 944Rua da Boavista, 21.
- Albergue Dans L’Atelier+351 913 993 589Contact: Mr Ribeiro.
- Pousada de Juventude de Braga+351 253 263 279WebRua de Santa Margarida, 6.
- Collector’s Hostel+351 253 048 124Rua Francisco Sanches, 42.
- Restaurante Flôr do Vouga+351 253 273 016Praça Conde de Agrolongo, 142.
- Taberna do Migaitas+351 253 613 113Rua Gonçalo Pereira, 39.
- Café Santa Cruz+351 253 262 980Rua de São Marcos, 128.
km 230 · Lago
- O Campino – Bar/Restaurante+351 934 613 526
km 224 · Fiscal
- Tasquinha de São Miguel
- Café de Fiscal
km 223 · Santiago de Caldelas
- Albergue público de Caldelas+351 253 361 489 / +351 914 893 243Av. Afonso Manuel, 804.
- Corredoura Garden Alojamento+351 253 361 510
- Pensão Correia+351 253 361 278
- Casa de Paços+351 253 361 101Av. Afonso Manuel Pereira de Azevedo.
- Churrasqueira de Caldelas+351 253 361 236
- Taxi Fernanda+351 253 361 151
km 219 · Paranhos
- Café Maia+351 967 475 719
- Casa Rancho+351 966 415 165Breakfast included; dinner on request. Contact: Marta Pimenta.
km 210 · Terras de Bouro (detour)
- Pensão Rio Homem+351 253 351 136Av. Dr. Paulo Marcelino, 62. Contacts: Carla or Antonio.
km 200 · Covide
- Bar e Tenda EirasBar and shop.
- Casa da Venda+351 967 816 875
km 197 · São João do Campo / Campo do Gerês
- Adega da Geira+351 964 468 875Special price for pilgrims with a credential and advance booking. Contact: Mariana.
- Pousada Gerês Pacificgreen+351 253 357 185 / +351 969 238 866WebRua da Pousada, 1.
- Abrigo da Geira House+351 222 046 380
- Albergaria Stop+351 253 350 040Contact: Carla.
- Parque de Campismo da Cerdeira+351 253 351 005 / Restaurante: / +351 253 191 441WebRestaurant and laundry/drying service available.
km 178 · Os Baños
The free thermal baths are about 300 m from the Camino.
- Pensión As Termas+34 988 448 284Os Baños, 9, Riocaldo. About 400 m from the Camino.
- Restaurante Río Caldo+34 988 448 258
- Restaurante Os Cazadores+34 722 486 038
km 172 · Lobios
- Hotel Lusitano+34 988 448 028 / +34 658 829 405 / +34 677 819 020WebContact: Javier or María. Confirm prices and cancel if your plans change.
- Grill Luma+34 988 448 119
- Hotel AV Apartamentos+34 609 847 933
km 170 · A Feira Vella
- Hotel Barcelona+34 988 434 724Private bicycle storage available.
km 167 · Entrimo
- Café Bar Porta de Entrimo+34 988 435 000
- La EntrimeñaA stamp for the Pilgrim Credential is available.
km 152 · Castro Laboreiro
- Albergue das Veigas+351 912 898 765WebSuitable for groups.
- Hotel Miracastro+351 251 460 020
- O Laboreiro+351 922 190 499Roast kid goat and veal available by advance order.
- Just Natur Guesthouse+351 967 200 344WebContact: Sonia.
- Hotel Castrum Villae+351 251 460 030Web
- Taxi Armandino Monteiro+351 966 404 311 / +351 926 534 227 / +351 251 465 133
km 136 · San Amaro
- Cafetería San Mauro+34 620 815 892
km 124 · Cortegada
- Casa do Conde+34 686 706 349 / +34 687 298 890 / +34 988 483 044Special price for pilgrims with a credential. Near the church.
- Nao Senlleira+34 988 243 196
- Pensión Buena Vista+34 988 483 141The original source rates it as less recommendable.
km 109 · Ribadavia
- Restaurante Caracas+34 988 470 110
- Hostal Plaza+34 988 470 576
km 105 · Beade
- Pensión Areal y Bar KUMA+34 650 651 454About 800 m from the Camino.
- Concello de Beade+34 988 480 034Post office
km 101 · Berán
- Casar do Peregrino+34 658 339 835Non-profit accommodation.
- Restaurante O Trote+34 633 104 240Meals only by advance order.
- Bar Lucita+34 988 480 618
- Casa Carrasco+34 606 851 479
- Bar Chelo+34 988 480 662Next to the church. Sandwiches available.
km 92 · Pazos de Arenteiro
- Aldea Rural Pazos+34 988 402 337 / +34 654 213 557Special price for pilgrims with a credential. Contact: Ramiro.
- Café Bar A Ponte
km 83 · Feás
- Albergue Umbral+34 683 437 502 / +34 669 990 918Contacts: Lucía and María Jesús.
- O Forno do Curro+34 609 855 238WebRural guesthouse; the source indicates high prices.
km 74 · Magros
- Casa Nabal+34 617 326 281 / +34 688 955 700Special conditions for pilgrims with a credential.
km 72 · Beariz
There is also a pharmacy, supermarket and ATM in the town.
- Reposo del Caminante Pilgrim Refuge+34 699 052 339Free pilgrim refuge. Contacts: Pepe and Lorena.
- A Casa de Ana holiday accommodation+34 639 675 146 / +34 607 576 839Av. de Merelles, 24.
- El Mexicano de Beariz+34 640 225 145Open only at weekends.
- Lavalux LaundryAv. de Merelles, 33.
- Beariz Pharmacy
- Beariz Supermarket
- ATM
km 61 · Soutelo de Montes
The source indicates that there are more places to eat.
- Pensión-Restaurante San Roque+34 986 756 059Web
- Fogar en Soutelo+34 659 415 309Apartment suitable for small groups.
- Soutelo de Montes Pharmacy
- Supermercado de Soutelo de Montes
- ATM
km 54 · Cachafeiro
The source indicates that there are two bars in the town.
- Bares de CachafeiroTwo establishments whose names are not published in the source.
- Casa Rural Galicia+34 625 655 698About 900 m from the Camino.
km 52 · Ponte Gomaíl / Forcarei
After Ponte Gomaíl there are about 3 km of continuous uphill walking.
- Hotel-Restaurante París+34 986 754 134In Forcarei, about 2 km from the Camino.
km 41 · Codeseda
There is a supermarket and pharmacy in the town.
- Casa de Maite+34 627 002 554
- Casa Rural do Avó – O Palomar+34 654 728 266WebFor groups or individual guests. Contact: Fran.
- Bar Camiño da Geira+34 686 571 907Contact: Maricarmen.
- Bar O’Panadeiro+34 682 048 569
- Codeseda Supermarket
- Codeseda Pharmacy
- Taxi San Paio+34 619 264 823
km 35 · Santiago de Tabeirós
The source indicates that other options are available via WhatsApp.
- Casa de Brea+34 627 002 554Contact: Maite.
km 29 · A Estrada
Large town with ATMs, supermarkets and pharmacies.
- H.R. La Bombilla+34 986 570 335Web
- A Estrada Rooms Hotel+34 986 572 111Web
- A de Inés holiday accommodation+34 616 588 225WebBicycle storage available.
- Asador Manxares+34 986 584 824
- Taxi San Paio+34 619 264 823
- Supermarkets in A Estrada
- Pharmacies in A Estrada
- ATMs in A Estrada
km 17 · Pontevea / Couso
Pontevea has a supermarket, ATM and pharmacy.
- Rectoral de Couso+34 695 239 911Donation-based accommodation 400 m from the Camino and 1.5 km before Pontevea. Ask about meals. Contact: Pedro.
- Parador de Couso+34 619 078 635
- H.R. Albeitería+34 981 809 241In Pontevea, about 600 m from the Camino.
- Casa Pernas+34 616 806 614In Pontevea. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Casa Mella 1926+34 699 789 153WebIn Rarís, 3 km after Pontevea. Meals only with advance booking.
- Pontevea Supermarket
- Pontevea Pharmacy
- ATM
km 7 · Montouto
- Bar O Viveiro da Poboa
km 0 · Santiago de Compostela
End of the Camino. The city offers all types of services.
- A Rúa – Camino SouvenirsCantón do Toural, 7. Sells souvenirs specifically related to this Camino.
Distances are approximate and pilgrims commonly walk 3–10% more. The services listed are provided by third parties and may change without notice; booking accommodation in advance is recommended. The route shown is the one certified by the Church and is based on historical data. Vegetation or other factors may make some sections difficult to pass. Users are responsible for complying with the applicable legislation during the route.
CGA stamps
Stamps are one of the most cherished traditions of pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. Each one represents a stage, a place and an experience, turning the Pilgrim Credential into a unique souvenir of the Camino. Here is a selection of CGA stamps:
