Camino Francés · Stage 31 of 33Palas de Rei → Arzúa

A long, rolling stage through rural Galicia, crossing medieval hamlets and river valleys. The classic stop is Melide, capital of Galician octopus, before finishing in Arzúa, famous for its cheese.

28.5km
↑540m ascent
↓697m descent
7–8 htime
38.9km to Santiago
Moderatedifficulty

Stage elevation profile

533 m338 m
km 0km 14.3km 28.5

Town by town

Where to sleep

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Albergue O CruceiroAlbergue · Private · Melide · km 14.5
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 28
16-17 €Dorm
46 bedsWiFiAccessibleKitchenWashing machineDryerBreakfast

From their website: oalberguedeselmo.com

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Did you know?

In Melide the French Way merges with the Primitive Way, the oldest pilgrim route, walked from Oviedo by King Alfonso II back in the 9th century.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacyATMSupermarketHealth centre

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