Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe» · Stage 1
Carreira, on the Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe»
Carreira is the end of stage 1 on the Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe». Our guide lists 4 places to stay.
← Stage 1: Corrubedo – Carreira · Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe»
Other towns on this stage: A Pobra do Caramiñal
Staying in Carreira in 2027 (Holy Year)
In 2027 St James' Day falls on a Sunday, so it is a Holy Year and record pilgrim numbers are expected. With 4 places to stay listed here, book May–October stays months ahead. Xacobeo 2027 Holy Year: dates and when to book
Carreira (San Paio de Carreira) is one of the nine parishes of Ribeira, on the Barbanza peninsula, and the end of the first stage of A Orixe. The stage finishes at its chapel of Our Lady of A Guía.
What to see in Carreira
- Chapel of A Guía: end of A Orixe stage 1
- Corrubedo Natural Park: dunes and lagoons walked in the morning
Where to stay in Carreira
See the full list, with photos and details
The Camino from Carreira to Santiago
- Carreira – A Pobra do Caramiñal: 27.5 km
- A Pobra do Caramiñal – Cespón: 29.9 km
- Cespón – Quintáns: 23.2 km
- Quintáns – Padrón: 16.3 km
- Padrón – Santiago de Compostela: 25.2 km
Stages
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Before you book in Carreira
- You arrive from Corrubedo (17 km) and the next day walk on to A Pobra do Caramiñal (27.5 km). 122 km left to Santiago.
- Carreira has only 4 places to stay. In 2027, a Holy Year, May to September is busier, as are Easter week (21–28 March) and 15–25 July: on those dates, book as soon as you know your day.
- If Carreira is full: A Pobra do Caramiñal (27.5 km, 16 places).
Hotels in Carreira
Guesthouses in Carreira
Closest to the Camino in Carreira
| Place | Type | To the Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Pensión Las Carolinas | Guesthouse | 100 m |
| Hostal Colón | Guesthouse | 150 m |
| Hotel Alda Ribeira | Hotel | 250 m |
| Hotel Teixoeira | Hotel | 850 m |
Straight-line distance to the Camino route, from each property’s coordinates.
Questions about staying in Carreira
How far is it from Carreira to Santiago?
122.1 km on the Camino, in 5 stages.
What is the A Orixe Way?
A pilgrim route along the Barbanza coast and the Arousa estuary, from Corrubedo lighthouse to Padrón and Santiago, promoted by the Association of Friends of the Barbanza and Arousa Way.
How many places to stay are there in Carreira?
4 in town: 2 hotels and 2 guesthouses.
Which place in Carreira is closest to the Camino?
Pensión Las Carolinas, about 100 m from the waymarked route, going by its coordinates.
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