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Before you go
Your trip to Sarria.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Sarria – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 110 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Santiago de Compostela (Aeropuerto de Santiago-Rosalía de Castro) (SCQ) Santiago de Compostela · 110 km
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Estação de trem de Sarria (Estación de Sarria) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela, about 110 km away. Sarria station has trains to Lugo, Ourense and Madri, with few departures per day, and there are buses from Lugo (about 30 km) and from Santiago. Many pilgrims arrive by taxi or shared transfer. By car, take the LU-546 road from Lugo.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the Rúa Maior, the churches, the fortress tower and the mosteiro da Madalena. Those starting the Camino usually arrive the night before, pick up their credential and set off early the next morning. With an extra day, visit the mosteiro de Samos.
When to go
From May to October is the busiest period for pilgrims, with long days; July and August are the busiest months for hostels. In Galícia it rains much of the year, especially from November to March.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The town is explored on foot, and from there the Camino is walked as well. To Samos there are buses with few schedules and taxis; many pilgrims reach Samos via the walking variant of the Camino.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Sarria
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Morning
Mosteiro de Samos
Take a taxi, bus or car to Samos, about 12 km away, and join the guided tour of the Benedictine monastery, with its two cloisters and the church.
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Afternoon
Rúa Maior
Back in Sarria, climb the stairway from the center up to the Rúa Maior and walk the Camino street, passing the church of Santa Mariña and the church do Salvador.
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Late afternoon
Fortress tower and Madalena
Continue to the tower of the fortress, high above the town with views over the valley, and finish at the mosteiro da Madalena, where pilgrims stamp their credential.
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Evening
Jantar de peregrino
Restaurants on the Rúa Maior and along the riverbank serve pulpo a la gallega, caldo galego and the pilgrim's menu from early evening.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why do so many people start the Camino in Sarria?
Because Sarria is a little over 100 km from Santiago, the minimum walking distance to request the Compostela, the pilgrim's certificate.
How to get to Sarria?
By train, with few departures per day, or by bus from Lugo and Santiago. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela, about 110 km away.
How many days does the Camino from Sarria to Santiago take?
Generally, five stages, passing through Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Arzúa and O Pedrouzo.
Where to get the pilgrim's credential in Sarria?
At hostels, parishes and at the mosteiro da Madalena, which also stamps the credential. Check where before arriving.
What language is spoken in Sarria?
Galician and Spanish. Signs are often in Galician.