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Puebla De Sanabria to A Gudina

Journey through Galicia’s green hills, from Puebla de Sanabria to A Gudina

Journey through Galicia’s green hills, from Puebla de Sanabria to A Gudina

Starting from

620

As we veer west, this eighth section on the Via de la Plata route offers some of the most rewarding views of the whole Camino. This portion of the Silver Way also enters Galicia and runs through beautiful low mountains, making it challenging but offering great views all days long.

As we veer west, this eighth section on the Via de la Plata route offers some of the most rewarding views of the whole Camino. This portion of the Silver Way also enters Galicia and runs through beautiful low mountains, making it challenging but offering great views all days long.

Stage 8 of 10

61.1km

5 days

Comfort

Popular time

may

Starting from

620

Starting from

620

Route Summary

Stage 8 of 10

61.1km

5 days

Comfort

Popular time

may

Best time to go:

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Overall

Distance:

11.2 min | 20.3km average | 31.4 max

Ascent:

187.1 min | 512.7m average | 769.6 max

Cardio:

2   3   4

Follow the Camino Preview Map Trip 311
Services Availability Advice advice
Food Food
Water Water
Toilet Toilets
Scarce Scarce

Facilities are limited or very spread out.

Minimal recommended carry per person (keep well hydrated and energy coming in between services places):

  • 2 L bottle (more depending on the weather
  • Enough food for the day (snacks + packed lunch)
Marking Marking
Enough Enough

Markings are present, but not consistent along the full trip

Have the provided notes/map with you + Use our mobile app with the navigation feature

View the popular times to visit this route

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Popular Time
Good Time
Off/Low Season
Not Possible

Overall

Distance:

11.2 min | 20.3km average | 31.4 max

Ascent:

187.1 min | 512.7m average | 769.6 max

Cardio:

2   3   4

Follow the Camino Preview Map Trip 311
Services Availability Advice advice
Food Food
Water Water
Toilet Toilets
Scarce Scarce

Facilities are limited or very spread out.

Minimal recommended carry per person (keep well hydrated and energy coming in between services places):

  • 2 L bottle (more depending on the weather
  • Enough food for the day (snacks + packed lunch)
Marking Marking
Enough Enough

Markings are present, but not consistent along the full trip

Have the provided notes/map with you + Use our mobile app with the navigation feature

Highlights

Puebla de Sanabria

Puebla de Sanabria

For a nice overview of the town’s history, the Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente is highly recommended. Because of its high position, this castle, dating back to the Middle Ages, has an extremely beautiful view. For a nice dinner afterwards, the Restaurante El Tejo Sanabria is a good option.

Lubian

Lubian

When walking to Lubian you are able to visit a free-standing building (an old church). When you go up to the roof you are able to see over the other houses in the outskirts of Lubian, which allows you to see a panoramic view over this village. Pilgrims will also find hundreds of sculpted stones, made by a local artisan, to mark the Via de la Plata route running by Lubian.

Church in A Gudina

A Gudina

A Gudina is in the province of Ourense, the first time pilgrims will stop in this province on their way to Santiago de Compostela. This village doesn’t have many attractions, so it is the ideal place to rest and recharge after the Camino. For nice places to eat, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro come recommended.

Puebla de Sanabria

Puebla de Sanabria

For a nice overview of the town’s history, the Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente is highly recommended. Because of its high position, this castle, dating back to the Middle Ages, has an extremely beautiful view. For a nice dinner afterwards, the Restaurante El Tejo Sanabria is a good option.

Lubian

Lubian

When walking to Lubian you are able to visit a free-standing building (an old church). When you go up to the roof you are able to see over the other houses in the outskirts of Lubian, which allows you to see a panoramic view over this village. Pilgrims will also find hundreds of sculpted stones, made by a local artisan, to mark the Via de la Plata route running by Lubian.

Church in A Gudina

A Gudina

A Gudina is in the province of Ourense, the first time pilgrims will stop in this province on their way to Santiago de Compostela. This village doesn’t have many attractions, so it is the ideal place to rest and recharge after the Camino. For nice places to eat, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro come recommended.

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PUEBLA DE SANABRIA

A GUDINA

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Airport Pick-Up

Additional Nights

Dinners

Luggage Transfers from Hotel to Hotel

Day Tours to Local Sites of Interest

Not included: Flights/trains, Insurance, Drinks/Lunch

Itinerary

Day

1

km miles

PUEBLA DE SANABRIA

Perched on top of a hill, the small yet gorgeous old town of Puebla de Sanabria has plenty to offer. With its castle overlooking the town and the valley of Rio Tera and its cobbled streets, the village is a nice spot to relax in a peaceful location, full of history.

Day

2

11.2 km7.0 miles

PUEBLA DE SANABRIA REQUEJO

For the first walking day of this new section, we start with a short and quiet stroll to Requejo. When leaving Puebla de Sanabria, we cross over the Rio Castro. Later on we start to climb gradually onto natural paths through pine and oak woods, passing by the Romanesque Iglesia de Santiago de Terroso. Then there are some great views of the mountains before you reach Requejo. At the end of the day we will arrange a short transfer to your hotel in Puebla de Sanabria.

Day

3

18.4 km11.4 miles

REQUEJO LUBIAN

In the morning, we will arrange a transfer from your hotel back to Requejo. As soon as you leave Requejo, you will feel the transition into Galicia even though you will only enter it the following day. Indeed, the peace of the countryside and the lovely route through oaks and brackens will undoubtedly bewitch you, even though the rocky and sometimes muddy paths can sometimes make this up- and downhill walk a little challenging.

Day

4

31.4 km19.5 miles

LUBIAN A GUDINA

Soon after leaving Lubian, you reach the Baroque church of Santuario de la Virgen de la Tuiza. Then, it is a challenging day as the Camino undulates through wood and farm lands with steep ups and downs all day long. It also runs through charming villages and offers a beautiful last stretch of walk before entering A Gudina.

Day

5

km miles

A GUDINA

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you want to spend the day in A Gudina resting, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro are two of the best restaurants in town to refuel before leaving.

Day

1

km miles

PUEBLA DE SANABRIA

Perched on top of a hill, the small yet gorgeous old town of Puebla de Sanabria has plenty to offer. With its castle overlooking the town and the valley of Rio Tera and its cobbled streets, the village is a nice spot to relax in a peaceful location, full of history.

Day

2

11.2 km7.0 miles

PUEBLA DE SANABRIA REQUEJO

For the first walking day of this new section, we start with a short and quiet stroll to Requejo. When leaving Puebla de Sanabria, we cross over the Rio Castro. Later on we start to climb gradually onto natural paths through pine and oak woods, passing by the Romanesque Iglesia de Santiago de Terroso. Then there are some great views of the mountains before you reach Requejo. At the end of the day we will arrange a short transfer to your hotel in Puebla de Sanabria.

Day

3

18.4 km11.4 miles

REQUEJO LUBIAN

In the morning, we will arrange a transfer from your hotel back to Requejo. As soon as you leave Requejo, you will feel the transition into Galicia even though you will only enter it the following day. Indeed, the peace of the countryside and the lovely route through oaks and brackens will undoubtedly bewitch you, even though the rocky and sometimes muddy paths can sometimes make this up- and downhill walk a little challenging.

Day

4

31.4 km19.5 miles

LUBIAN A GUDINA

Soon after leaving Lubian, you reach the Baroque church of Santuario de la Virgen de la Tuiza. Then, it is a challenging day as the Camino undulates through wood and farm lands with steep ups and downs all day long. It also runs through charming villages and offers a beautiful last stretch of walk before entering A Gudina.

Day

5

km miles

A GUDINA

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you want to spend the day in A Gudina resting, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro are two of the best restaurants in town to refuel before leaving.

How to Get There

Getting to Puebla de Sanabria, Spain

For this section of the Via de la Plata, you can fly into Madrid or Santiago de Compostela.

Fly into Madrid

Virtually every airline flies to Madrid, from locations all over Europe. From Madrid Airport, take a bus to Madrid’s main bus station. Then, you can catch the bus to Puebla de Sanabria (this will take around 4 hours).

    Getting home from A Gudiña, Spain

    Fly from Santiago de Compostela

    From A Gudiña to Santiago de Compostela, you need to take a train to Santiago de Compostela. Then, take a bus from the main bus station (near the train station) to Santiago Airport.

      Fly from Madrid

      From A Gudiña to Madrid, you can take a bus to Madrid’s main bus station (though this will take more than 5 hours). Then, you can easily find a shuttle bus to Madrid Airport.

        Getting to Puebla de Sanabria, Spain

        For this section of the Via de la Plata, you can fly into Madrid or Santiago de Compostela.

        Fly into Madrid

        Virtually every airline flies to Madrid, from locations all over Europe. From Madrid Airport, take a bus to Madrid’s main bus station. Then, you can catch the bus to Puebla de Sanabria (this will take around 4 hours).

          Getting home from A Gudiña, Spain

          Fly from Santiago de Compostela

          From A Gudiña to Santiago de Compostela, you need to take a train to Santiago de Compostela. Then, take a bus from the main bus station (near the train station) to Santiago Airport.

            Fly from Madrid

            From A Gudiña to Madrid, you can take a bus to Madrid’s main bus station (though this will take more than 5 hours). Then, you can easily find a shuttle bus to Madrid Airport.

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many kilometres is the Camino from Puebla de Sanabria to A Gudiña, and how many days does it take?
              This stage covers roughly 55–60 km, usually completed in 2 to 3 walking days. With Follow the Camino, the itinerary is paced to support the increasing altitude and more rugged terrain, with pre-booked accommodation, breakfast, and luggage transfers arranged so the transition into Galicia is smooth and comfortable.
              What is the terrain like between Puebla de Sanabria and A Gudiña?
              This is one of the most mountainous sections of the Via de la Plata. Expect steady climbs, winding tracks, forested hillsides, and panoramic highland scenery as you cross from Castilla y León into Galicia. The paths are well-marked but more rugged than earlier stages, offering some of the most memorable landscapes on the entire route.
              Are there villages or services along the way?
              Services become limited on this stage, with long rural stretches and only a handful of small settlements. This is normal for the Sanabria mountains. Follow the Camino plans daily distances to ensure you reach your accommodation comfortably, and walking notes clearly indicate where water or cafés may be available.
              What are the highlights of the walk to A Gudiña?
              • Leaving Puebla de Sanabria, one of the most charming medieval towns on the route.
              • Walking through mountain scenery, forests, and remote hamlets.
              • Reaching A Gudiña, your first major stop in Galicia, known for its elevated views and quiet, rural atmosphere. This stage is often remembered for its natural beauty and sense of solitude.
              What should I be prepared for on this mountainous section?
              Because this stage includes climbs and exposed highland terrain, pack layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, sun protection, and supportive walking shoes suitable for uneven paths. A reusable water bottle is essential as services are spaced out. You’ll find full guidance in our Camino Packing List, and your luggage will be transferred daily to keep your pack light.

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