Portomarín › Palas de Rei

🗺️ Stage Map

📖 Stage Description

Inland Galicia reveals its green rolling hills, granite villages and sunken lanes shaded by centuries-old chestnut trees. The poulpeiros (octopus vendors) begin to appear — a sure sign that Santiago is drawing near. Palas de Rei boasts a fine Romanesque church.

🌄 Walking Conditions

Sun exposure and terrain over 24,8 km

☀ Sun Exposure

🥾 Terrain

⏱️ Estimated Time for You

Estimate your walking time based on your profile — calculation based on Naismith’s rule and the stage elevation.

📍 Villages and Waypoints

• 0km

  Portomarín · Start

  Altitude: 340 m · 🇪🇸 Galicia

• 7.9km

  Gonzar · 540 m

  Village or waypoint on stage 62.

• 11km

  Castromaior · 600 m

  Village or waypoint on stage 62.

• 15.1km

  Hospital da Cruz

  Village or waypoint on stage 62.

• 17.9km

  Ventas de Narón · 690 m · Col

  Village or waypoint on stage 62.

• 24.8km

  Palas de Rei · End

  Altitude : 565 m

⚠️ Practical Information

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  Difficulty / Alerts

  Very hilly terrain with repeated climbs and descents of 80–120 m — total cumulative elevation ~1000 m.

  Forest trails through oak and eucalyptus, often muddy — trekking poles recommended.

  Inland Galicia at its most verdant and atmospheric.
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  Water points

  Portomarín

  Gonzar (km 8)

  Ventas de Narón (km 18)

  Palas de Rei (km 24,8)
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  Supplies

  Palas de Rei km 24,8 · Tienda · Panadería
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  AccommodationsPilgrim hostels (albergues, 5–15€), private rooms (30–60€).
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  Monuments & Heritage

  Castelo de Portomarín km 0 · Medieval defensive tower rebuilt when the town was relocated, with views over the reservoir

  Pallozas and hórreos of Galicia km 8 · Traditional Galician granite granaries (hórreos) on stilts and traces of Celtic palloza dwellings

  Vilar de Donas km 18 · 12th-century Romanesque church just off the path (300 m), tombs of Knights of Santiago, frescoes

  Palas de Rei — medieval town km 24,8 · Town on the Roman Via XIX, Romanesque church of San Tirso and centre of Galician Celtic culture
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  Taxi / Retreat options

  Taxi Palas de Rei — 982 38 00 00

  Taxi Lugo — 982 25 42 42

  Bus Santiago–Lugo (arrêts sur le Camino)