Stage of the Camino
Villanueva de Algeciras to Encinas Reales
From Villanueva de Algaidas To Encinas Reales
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Distance
16.30 km
Duration
7.40 h
Difficulty
Baja
Ascent
100 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage is one of the most crowded on the Camino, as it's the first full day for those starting in Sarria. The route is a continuous up and down through rural Galicia at its most prototypical, along "corredoiras" shaded by oaks and chestnuts. The path is dotted with countless small villages, towers, and crossroads. An important milestone is the milestone at kilometer 100 to Santiago. The stage ends with a descent into the River Miño and crossing of its long bridge to enter Portomarín, a rebuilt village with a singular fortress-church.
This stage is one of the most crowded on the Camino, as it is the first full day for those starting in Sarria. The route is a continuous up and down through rural Galicia at its most typical, along "corridors" shaded by oaks and chestnuts. The road is dotted with countless small villages, towers and crossroads. An important milestone is the milestone of kilometer 100 to Santiago. The stage ends with the descent to the River Miño and crossing of its long bridge to enter Portomarín, a rebuilt village with a singular fortress-church.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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