Portomarín to Palas de Rei: Camino Stage Guide (25 km)

Stage Overview

• Distance: 25 km
• Difficulty: Moderate to demanding (longer stage)
• Estimated time: 6-7 hours
• Elevation gain: 500 m

This is one of the longer stages on the last 100 km and takes you from Portomarín into the heart of the Comarca da Ulloa, arriving in Palas de Rei.

Route Description

Portomarín to Gonzar (8 km)

Leave Portomarín climbing up from the river. The first kilometres are a steady ascent through wooded paths. You pass through Gonzar, which has an albergue and a small café.

Gonzar to Ventas de Narón (5 km)

Continue through Castromaior, where you can see the remains of a Celtic hillfort. The trail then descends to Ventas de Narón, a small hamlet with a café known for its tortilla de patatas.

Ventas de Narón to Ligonde (4 km)

Rolling terrain through Lameiros and into Ligonde. The cemetery at Ligonde is one of the oldest pilgrim burial grounds on the Camino.

Ligonde to Palas de Rei (8 km)

The final section passes through Eirexe, Portos, and Lestedo before a gentle descent into Palas de Rei. You will cross the N-547 road and enter the town centre.

About Palas de Rei

Palas de Rei is a lively town with all services: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, and banks with ATMs. The name means "Palace of the King" — legend says Visigothic kings held court here. Try the local tetilla cheese and Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, both with Denomination of Origin status.

Where to Stay

• Municipal albergue (donativo)
• Several private albergues (€10-15)
• Hotels and guesthouses (€30-60)

Getting Help in Palas de Rei

Taxi Castro is based right here in Palas de Rei. Whether you need luggage transport to the next stage, a ride to the nearest hospital, or a transfer back to Santiago airport after finishing the Camino, we are your local contact. Call +34 659 99 31 39 any time.