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Stage of the Camino

The Nativity (Caravaca de la Cruz) to Moratalla

From La Encarnación To Moratalla

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Destination

Moratalla

Distance

26.80 km

Duration

8.93 h

Difficulty

Media

Descent

50 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

This stage completes the journey from Sarria. The profile continues to be an ongoing up and down through Galician countryside. The final stretch involves a pronounced descent into the valley of the Miño River. Crossing the long bridge over the dam and the ascent to the rebuilt village of Portomarín, with its singular church-fortress, marks the end of one of the most crowded stages on the Camino.
The stage that connects Morgade to Portomarín is the second half of the classic Sarria-Portomarín stage. The road continues through a terrain of continuous undulations, through a landscape of meadows, forests and small villages. The final stretch of the stage involves a pronounced descent towards the Miño River, which can be seen from above, enclosed in the Belesar dam. The entrance to Portomarín is made by crossing a long and modern bridge. The current village is a new construction town, since the old one was submerged by the waters of the dam in the 1960s. However, its most important monuments, such as the imposing church-fortress of San Nicolás, were transferred stone by stone to their new location at the top of the hill. This story of resilience and lively atmosphere make Portomarín a very special final stage.

Last updated: 18/08/2025

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