Camino Portugués · Stage 5 of 6
Stage 5: Caldas de Reis to Padrón
- From
- Caldas de Reis
- To
- Padrón
- Distance
- 18.6 km
- Climb
- ↑ 187 m
- Descent
- ↓ 209 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
Forest trails and riverside paths into Padrón, where the story of Saint James in Spain begins.
Practical tips
Moderate climbs along the N-550. The first bar is at O Cruceiro. You can stop at the Herbón convent hostel, off route after Pontecesures.
Along the way
Pontecesures
An old Roman port on the river Ulla, where the route leaves the province of Pontevedra.
More photos of Pontecesures →
Padrón
Tradition says the stone boat carrying the body of Saint James arrived here. The 'pedrón', the Roman stone where it was moored, is kept under the altar of the church of Santiago. The town is also famous for its small green peppers ('some are hot and some are not') and for the house of the poet Rosalía de Castro.
More photos of Padrón →Where to sleep in Padrón
- Albergue de peregrinos de PadrónPublic (Xunta)
- Albergue CorredoirasPrivate
- Albergue O PedrónPrivate
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.