Stage Arzúa to O Pedrouzo

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.