A realistic flow that protects your feet, keeps your Compostela requirements front-and-center, and gives the finish room to land.
Days 1–2: Arrive + get to Sarria
Build a buffer night so you don’t start wrecked. Transfer timing varies—always re-check schedules for your date.
Days 3–9: Walk the final 100+ km (stages + rest day)
Day 3: Sarria → Portomarín
Settle in; start your 2-stamps/day rhythm. (~22 km)
Day 4: Portomarín → Palas de Rei
Steady day; keep breaks honest. (~25 km)
Day 5: Recovery day (Palas de Rei)
Rest and foot care to reduce injury risk.
Day 6: Palas de Rei → Melide
Comfort split: a shorter day by design. (~15 km)
Day 7: Melide → Arzúa
Short stage to stay strong for the finish. (~14 km)
Day 8: Arzúa → O Pedrouzo
Stay steady; prep for Santiago. (~19 km)
Day 9: O Pedrouzo → Santiago
Finish day; keep stamps compliant. (~19 km)
Stamp rule reminder
Final 100 km: at least two stamps/day (dated). (Verify current rules.)
Days 10–11: Santiago finish (Compostela + city time)
Secure your Compostela via the Pilgrim’s Reception Office and give yourself time for the Cathedral experience (details can be time-sensitive—verify close to travel).
Sources:
oficinadelperegrino.com,
catedraldesantiago.es
Days 12–14: Fisterra/Muxía epilogue + return
Bus out to the Atlantic for a clean emotional ending: Fisterra sunset, optional Muxía, then return to Santiago for onward travel (always verify schedules).
Source:
santiago.es