Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

Distance: 22 km / 13.5 miles
Average walking time: 5–6 hours

Today we walk from Sarria to Portomarín. Sarria is named after the River Sarria, whose name is believed to originate from a pre-Roman Celtic tribe, the Seurri, who once inhabited this region.

Sarria is also considered the unofficial starting point for pilgrims walking the minimum required distance to Santiago. Just a few hours into today’s walk, we pass the 100-kilometer marker — a meaningful milestone for many pilgrims.

The route leads through shaded forest paths, small villages, and quiet countryside before arriving in Portomarín, a historic town overlooking the Miño River. Its main church, San Nicolás, was carefully relocated stone by stone when the valley was flooded, preserving the town’s heritage.