Camino Inglés · Stage 5 of 5
Stage 5: Sigüeiro to Santiago de Compostela
- From
- Sigüeiro
- To
- Santiago de Compostela
- Distance
- 15.7 km
- Climb
- ↑ 255 m
- Descent
- ↓ 227 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short final stage that crosses the Tambre and enters Santiago from the north.
Practical tips
The first café is at Formarís, 8.5 km from Sigüeiro. The last 5 km are urban, through the Tambre industrial estate.
Along the way

Tambre river
The route crosses the river leaving Sigüeiro and continues through woods towards the city.
More photos of Tambre river →
Santiago de Compostela
You reach the old city and the cathedral, where the Pilgrim Office issues the Compostela.
More photos of Santiago de Compostela →Where to sleep in Santiago de Compostela
- Albergue Seminario MenorReligious
- Albergue parroquial Fin del CaminoParish
- Residencia de peregrinos San LázaroPublic
Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.