| Home > Holiday Types > Walking Tours > Self Guided Walk in Northern Spain | Self Guided Walk in Northern Spain OVERVIEW DETAILED ITINERARY Every pilgrim who has walked the last 100 km of the route (Sarria is 112 km from Santiago) has the right to receive an official certificate from the cathedral's Pilgrim's Office in Santiago. Those professing a spiritual or religious reason for their pilgrimage will receive a certificate in Latin. You should be confident in your navigational and map-reading skills. A compass and or GPS will be a useful tool to pack (along with knowledge of how to use these devices!). Day 1: Leon Peer between the layers of this ancient town before the pilgrimage begins. Visit the staggeringly beautiful Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral with its stained-glass windows and Gothic grandeur, or wander through the lively historic quarter. Day 2: Sarria (B) Enjoy time in the morning to explore more of Leon before making the journey to Astorga. An opportunity to learn about the colourful history of the Camino de Santiago at the pilgrims’ museum and to visit the towering spires of Bishop’s Palace, one of Gaudi’s masterpieces. The mountains and valleys of grassy Galicia unfold on a train ride to Sarria. Day 3: Portomarin (B) (21.5 km) This walking adventure begins along one of the Camino’s most beautiful stretches, cutting through dense woodlands, lush meadows and orchards. Arrive into Portomarin, a city rebuilt stone by stone after being engulfed by a flood. Be sure to sample tasty local treats at a charming cafe. Day 4: Palas de Rei (B) (24 km) The ancient route continues through lush Galician countryside to Palas de Rey. Enjoy a detour to the beautiful Romanesque church at Vilar de Donas, before refuelling with a hearty feast and a drop of locally grown wine. Day 5: Castenada (B) (25.5 km) Continue towards Santiago de Compostela, traipsing over medieval bridges, past shrines and through villages. Spot ancient stone walls and church spires on the horizon. Along the way pass through the important pilgrim town of Melida - the perfect place to stop for lunch - then continue on to Castaneda for the evening. Day 6: Pino (B) (23 km) Push onwards as the walk nears its final destination. Hike over rolling, green fields and down shady lanes, where the fresh scent of eucalyptus is heavy in the air. Spend the night in the village of Pino. Day 7-8: Santiago de Compostela (B) (day 7 19 km) With Santiago de Compostela only a short way down the road, spend the last few miles soaking up the experience. Savour the immense feeling of accomplishment that has greeted pilgrims for centuries upon entering the square, and enjoy the pilgrims’ rituals within the Gothic walls of the cathedral. Admire some of the city’s historic gold monuments, then you can retire to a trendy eatery for a meal of pulpo a la gallega and a delicious Riberio wine to celebrate the end of the walk. Included: • 7 nights pension style accommodation: hotels (3 nights) guesthouses (4 nights). Some nights may include accommodation with shared facilities • Breakfast daily plus 1 lunch and 4 dinners • Detailed route notes and maps • Baggage transfers (except day 2) Fine print: Allow €150 for meals not included. | DETAILS PRICE From AU$1,157.00 per person twin share YOU WILL LOVE Gaudi's magnificent Bishop's Palace. DATES Valid for departures until 31 December 2011 | Self Guided Walk in Northern Spain An 8-day walk from Leon to Santiago. Follow in the footsteps of a million pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, Hike through sprawling valleys and vineyards, Enjoy authentic Spanish fare and savour tasty drops of robust ribeiro. YOU WILL VISIT - Leon
- Sarria
- Portomarin
- Palas de Rei
- Castenada
- Pino
- Santiago de Compostela
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