Camino Francés · últimos 100 km · Stage 3 of 5Palas de Rei → Arzúa

The longest stage of this section. It passes through Melide, the octopus capital. Lots of ups and downs between streams. If it feels long, you can split it by sleeping in Melide (km 14).

28.5km
↑534m ascent
↓707m descent
7–8 htime
38.7km to Santiago
Harddifficulty

Stage elevation profile

562 m338 m
km 0km 14.3km 28.5

Town by town

Where to sleep

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Albergue O CruceiroAlbergue · Private · Melide · km 14.6
14 €Dorm
88 bedsWiFiAccessibleWashing machineDryerHeatingBikes

From their website: albergueocruceiro.es

Albergue El AlemánAlbergue · Boente · km 19.8
18 €Dorm
40 bedsWashing machineDryerWiFiBreakfastAccessibleBikes

From their website: albergueelaleman.com

O Albergue de SelmoAlbergue · Private · Arzúa · km 27.9
16-17 €Dorm
46 bedsWiFiAccessibleKitchenWashing machineDryerHeating

From their website: oalberguedeselmo.com

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Did you know?

Melide is famous for its 'pulpo á feira' (fair-style octopus). Pulperías like Ezequiel are almost a pilgrimage in themselves: octopus boiled in a copper pot, cut with scissors, served with oil, coarse salt and paprika.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacyATMSupermarketHealth centre

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