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Stage of the Camino

Don Mencía of Baena

From Doña Mencía To Baena

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Origin

Doña Mencía

Destination

Baena

Distance

9.40 km

Duration

6.43 h

Difficulty

Baja

Descent

100 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

Known as the "pilgrim's anxiety stage", this journey is the precursor to Santiago. It's 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 impending arrival. The path passes by small villages like Salceda or A Brea. The destination is O Pedrouzo, a modern town that has grown at the pace of the Camino and offers all services for the final night.
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 paths through eucalyptus forests. The atmosphere is one of pure emotion and camaraderie, with pilgrims sharing the anticipation of imminent arrival. The path passes by small villages such as Salceda or A Brea. The destination is O Pedrouzo, a modern town that has grown in sync with the Camino and offers all necessary services for the final night.

Last updated: 18/08/2025

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