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Stage of the Camino

Lucena for Dona Mencia

From Lucena To Doña Mencía

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Origin

Lucena

Destination

Doña Mencía

Distance

24.90 km

Duration

8.30 h

Difficulty

Media

Descent

64 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

This is a short and gentle stage that runs through the kinder Galicia. The route is a continuous up and down on comfortable earth trails and forest paths, through a landscape of meadows and eucalyptus forests. The path crosses several streams over medieval bridges, such as the one in Ribadiso. This is a very popular stage, ideal for socializing with other pilgrims. The final day ends in Arzúa, famous for its cheese with Denomination of Origin, where, additionally, the North Way is incorporated, increasing even more the peregrine atmosphere.
This is a short and gentle stage that runs through the kinder Galicia. The route is an ongoing rise and fall on comfortable earth trails and forest paths, through a landscape of meadows and eucalyptus forests. The path crosses several streams by medieval bridges, such as the one in Ribadiso. It's a very popular stage. The final day ends in Arzúa, famous for its cheese with Denomination of Origin, where, additionally, the North Way is incorporated.

Last updated: 18/08/2025

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