STAGE 30: Portomarin to Palas de Rei

Stage overview

  • Distance: 25.1 km (15.6 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Average time: 6-7 hours
  • Gradient: Rolling
  • Surface types: Forest tracks, rolling dirt paths, village pavements
  • Waymarking status: Strong signage; easy to follow
  • Alternative routes: None

About this stage

A mix of woodland paths and rural tracks with steady climbs. The terrain undulates gently as you approach Palas de Rei.

Accommodation and Services on this stage

Town
Campground
Albergue/hostel
Guesthouse/hostal
Hotel
Coffee shop
Restaurant/cafe
ATM
Pharmacy
Medical Services
Veterinarian
Supermarket/convenience store
Outdoor equipment store
Portomarin ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
5.9 km
Toxibo ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
3.4 km
Gonzar ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
1.4 km
Castromaior ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
2.4 km
O Hospital ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
2.1 km
Ventas de Naron ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
3.2 km
Ligonde ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
1.0 km
Airexe ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
2.2 km
Portos ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
0.7 km
Lestedo ─ ─ ✓ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─
4.7 km
Palas de Rei ─ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Stage notes

Services are frequent along the route; water and food stops are available at regular intervals.