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Stage of the Camino

Aroxo to O Penedo

From Arzúa To O Pedrouzo

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Origin

Arzúa

Destination

O Pedrouzo

Distance

19.30 km

Duration

4.50 h

Difficulty

Media

Descent

100 m

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Stage Description

Known as the "pilgrim's anxiety" stage, this journey is the precursor to Santiago. It is a relatively short and gentle route with soft undulations that mostly follow forest trails through eucalyptus forests. The atmosphere is one of pure emotion and camaraderie, with pilgrims sharing the anticipation of their imminent arrival. The path passes by small villages such as Calzada, Salceda or A Brea. The destination is O Pedrouzo (Arca, O Pino), a modern town that has grown in sync with the Camino and offers all necessary services for the final night before the final stage.
The Arzúa to O Pedrouzo stage is loaded with a special feeling: the mix of accumulated fatigue and growing excitement as the finish line approaches. It's a short, gentle stage designed for pilgrims to pace themselves before the final big day. The route is pleasant and calm, mostly following comfortable dirt paths that wind through dense eucalyptus and oak forests. The scent of eucalyptus is one of this section's identifying features. The route is dotted with small villages and farmhouses, such as Pregontoño, Salceda, or Santa Irene, with their hermitage and baroque fountain. High pilgrim traffic converges here, where the Camino Francés, Primitivo, and Northern routes meet, creating a shared atmosphere of camaraderie and anticipation. The day's destination is O Pedrouzo in the concelho of O Pino. This locality has exponentially grown with the heat of the Camino and is fully dedicated to catering to pilgrims. It boasts an enormous range of hostels, guesthouses, restaurants, and shops.

Last updated: 12/08/2025

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