Stage Sobrado dos Monxes – Arzúa: Camino del Norte guide
This is the last stage of the Camino del Norte on its own. You leave the Sobrado monastery, pass through hamlets and local roads and reach Arzúa, where the Norte joins the Camino Francés. From here on there will be a lot more pilgrims.
Distance
About 22 km
Difficulty
Low-medium
Estimated time
4.5 – 5.5 h
Altitude
Approximate cumulative elevation: +219 m / −337 m
Interactive map, elevation and weather for this stage
The stage on the map, its elevation profile and useful tools for the day. The track is approximate: always follow the yellow arrows.
Elevation profile
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Tools for the day
- Weather in Arzúa
- Estimate your arrival time
- Sunrise and sunset today
Emergencies: 112 (SOS Galicia). Save the number before you set off.
Track based on open data from OpenStreetMap (© contributors, ODbL) and elevations from an open digital terrain model; values may differ by a few metres. Weather and warnings: MeteoGalicia (Xunta de Galicia). Always follow the yellow arrows and check the official forecast before setting off.
Services on this stage
Shops, pharmacies, ATMs and health centres along the route, listed by kilometre. They also appear as coloured dots on the interactive map above. Slide your finger along the elevation profile to see that point on the map.
The stage section by section
From Sobrado to Castro
You leave the monastery along a road and a country path.
Madelos and As Corredoiras
The route follows local roads with the odd path. In As Corredoiras there is a bar and accommodation.
Boimil and Boimorto
In Boimorto (A Gándara) there is a Roman milestone and a pilgrim hostel. It is the clearest place for a stop.
A Gándara – Sendelle
Country path to the Romanesque church of Santa María de Sendelle, with a 12th-century apse.
Casaldoeiro – Ribadiso – Arzúa
You enter Arzúa, famous for its cheese, where the Camino del Norte joins the Francés.
What to see
In Arzúa you can see the chapel and convent of La Magdalena, the Brandeso manor house and A Fonte Santa.
Food and drink
Try Arzúa-Ulloa cheese (PDO), pulpo á feira, Galician stew, lacón con grelos and Galician empanada.
Practical tips
- Boimorto lets you split the stage at about 11.5 km if you want to shorten it.
- The route follows local roads for much of the way.
- From Arzúa you will see quite a few more pilgrims.
- Book accommodation in Arzúa in advance in high season.
Frequently asked questions
How many km is it from Sobrado to Arzúa?
About 22 km.
Where does the Camino del Norte join the Francés?
At Arzúa. Some variants from Boimorto link up with the Francés earlier.
Is it the last stage of the Camino del Norte on its own?
Yes, from Arzúa you share the route with the Camino Francés.
What is there to see on the way?
The Roman milestone at A Gándara, the church of Sendelle and, in Arzúa, the chapel of La Magdalena and the Brandeso manor house.
Where to sleep halfway?
In Boimorto there is a pilgrim hostel and other accommodation.
You have reached Arzúa
Rest at Casa Buen Camino, an entire house for up to 8 people, 400 m from the centre of Arzúa, with arrival by code and confirmation of your booking within 60 minutes. Booking directly is always 10 % cheaper.