Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe» · Stage 3
Cespón, on the Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe»
Cespón is the end of stage 3 on the Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe». Our guide lists 10 places to stay.
← Stage 3: A Pobra do Caramiñal – Cespón · Camino de Barbanza «A Orixe»
Other towns on this stage: A Pobra do Caramiñal · Quintáns
Staying in Cespón 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 10 places to stay listed here, book May–October stays months ahead. Xacobeo 2027 Holy Year: dates and when to book
Cespón is a parish of Boiro, on the Arousa estuary, and the end of A Orixe’s third stage, the longest. The stage finishes at its church of San Vicenzo.
What to see in Cespón
- Church of San Vicenzo de Cespón: end of stage 3
- Neixón hillforts: Iron Age settlements above the estuary
Where to stay in Cespón
See the full list, with photos and details
The Camino from Cespón to Santiago
- Cespón – Quintáns: 23.2 km
- Quintáns – Padrón: 16.3 km
- Padrón – Santiago de Compostela: 25.2 km
Stages
Book any of them with Xacobea without leaving this page: no fees, and you pay at the property. Featured places answer faster.
Before you book in Cespón
- You arrive from A Pobra do Caramiñal (29.9 km) and the next day walk on to Quintáns (23.2 km). 65 km left to Santiago: the busiest stretch of the Camino.
- 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 Cespón is full: A Pobra do Caramiñal (29.9 km, 16 places) · Quintáns (23.2 km, 3 places).
Apartments and houses in Cespón
Casa da Posta de Valmaior
Rural guesthouse · 18 beds≈ 850 m from the Camino
Rural guesthouse in Valmaior (Boiro), on the Camiño de Barbanza «A Orixe», with 11 double rooms. Breakfast is a self-service buffet with home-made pastries and produce from their own garden. On the same estate there are also 3 rustic apartments, each with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a small living room and a porch overlooking the garden. Request your booking through Xacobea.
Hotels in Cespón
Guesthouses in Cespón
Closest to the Camino in Cespón
| Place | Type | To the Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Boiro Azul | Apartment | < 100 m |
| Hotel Neixón | Hotel | < 100 m |
| Os Petroglifos | Apartment | < 100 m |
| Hostal Portiño | Guesthouse | < 100 m |
| O Lar do Trilli | Guesthouse | 150 m |
| Hotel Alda Boiro | Hotel | 150 m |
| Casa do Prado | Hotel | 150 m |
| Casa Lustres | Apartment | 200 m |
| Pensión Miramar | Guesthouse | 200 m |
| Casa da Posta de Valmaior | Apartment | 850 m |
Straight-line distance to the Camino route, from each property’s coordinates.
Questions about staying in Cespón
How far is it from Cespón to Santiago?
64.7 km on the Camino, in 3 stages.
What are the Neixón hillforts?
Two fortified Iron Age settlements in Boiro overlooking the Arousa estuary, next to the Barbanza Archaeological Centre.
How many places to stay are there in Cespón?
10 in town: 4 apartments or houses, 3 hotels and 3 guesthouses.
Which place in Cespón is closest to the Camino?
Boiro Azul, less than 100 m from the waymarked route, going by its coordinates.
Are there places with a washing machine, kitchen or luggage drop-off?
1 with a kitchen, according to each listing.
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