LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Medium
For avid walkers, prior training highly recommended. Moderately uneven grade, some dirt and stone roads.

(Daily departures – No minimum participant requirements - Confirmation of gastronomic services is based on availability at time of confirmation)

Day 1: Sarria
NOTE: We can arrange a private transfer from Santiago (about 2 hours away by car) or a high speed train from Madrid to Sarria (about 4.5 hours away by train) for an additional fee - Consult Petrabax for special pricing)..
Your gastronomic adventure begins in Sarria, a pivotal town along the Camino de Santiago. The first hotel, your haven for the night, awaits to welcome you. Get ready for an evening of culinary delights at a carefully selected restaurant, where you'll taste local flavors and receive the first stamp in your Flavor Passport or Gastronomic Passport. If you arrive in Sarria in the morning, explore at your own pace. Wander through the historic area along Rúa Maior, visit antique shops, stroll along the river at Aceñas, or explore a unique museum located in a bakery. Swing by our office in Sarria, right on the Camino de Santiago, for assistance and information on your journey.

Day 2: Sarria ‐ Portomarín (23 Kms / 14.3 mi)
Breakfast. Embark on the first day of pilgrimage, covering 23 kilometers of landscapes, monuments, and encounters with local people. Experience a gastronomic highlight with a tasting of natural juices made from seasonal products. Savor each aroma and flavor to discern the fruits or seasonal products used. Continue your journey along the French Way, following the Miño River to Portomarín. Indulge in local specialties such as Portomarín cake, orujo (a local spirit), and eels from the Miño River. Conclude your second day with an exquisite dinner in Portomarín, where the menu harmoniously combines local products, flavors, and the history of the region.

Day 3: Portomarín ‐ Palas de Rei (25 Kms / 15.5 mi)
Start your day in Portomarín with a hearty breakfast before setting out on the Camino towards Ventas de Narón. Explore the heritage spanning from the Iron Age to the 19th century, passing by archaeological sites like Castro Castromaior. As you traverse landscapes with villages like Ligonde and Lestedo, observe extensive agro-livestock farms, contributing to ecological practices and benefiting local trade. In the afternoon, engage with local artisans and participate in an artisanal creation to further enrich your Flavor Passport.

Day 4: Palas de Rei ‐ Arzúa (30 Kms / 18.6 mi)
Breakfast. This longest stage of your journey is filled with surprises. Enjoy various gastronomic activities along the way. In Melide, known for its fairgrounds, savor the star product – octopus. Follow it with the best coffee in the region from one of the historic confectioneries along the Camino. Cap off your day in Arzúa, the capital of the Arzúa-Ulloa Designation of Origin cheese. In the afternoon, a unique experience awaits you.

Day 5: Arzúa ‐ O Pedrouzo (21 Kms / 13 mi)
Breakfast. Feel the proximity to Santiago de Compostela as you walk through forests and villages. Experience the peace and essence of rural life as you head towards the magical Chapel of Santa Irene. Your day concludes with a unique experience in Pedrouzo.

Day 6: O PEDROUZO ‐ Santiago (21 Kms / 13 mi)
Breakfast. The final stage! Return to Pedrouzo for a special dinner that encapsulates the flavors of your Camino de Santiago. Walk through native forests to Amenal and San Paio, with the Monte do Gozo marking the last ascent before reaching Santiago de Compostela. As you arrive, present your Flavor Passport at our office to receive your Gastronomic Diploma.  Tonight's dinner is a grand affair, taking you to one of the city's most esteemed establishments, where tradition, quality, respect for local products, and professionalism converge to create exquisite dishes.

Day 7: Santiago - Departure
After breakfast end of our services.