Distance
20.3km
Ascent
193m
Walking time
5 h 15 min
Stage 11 / 12 · Camino Portugués Coastal · Galicia
Caldas de Reis Padrón
Caldas de Reis to Padrón: 20.3 km, 193 m of ascent and 209 m of descent, about 5 h 15 min on foot. Stage 11 of 12 on the Camino Portugués Coastal. All stages · Camino Portugués Coastal · Where to stay in Padrón
km
20.3Ascent
193mDescent
209mWalking time
5 h 15 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile20.3 km · ↑193 m · ↓209 m · max 163 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
The Valga forest, Pontecesures and Padrón, where tradition places the arrival of the boat with the Apostle’s body: the pedrón lies under the altar of Santiago. Peppers and the Rosalía de Castro house-museum.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldas de Reis · Places to stay | 0 | 30 m | — |
| Padrón · Places to stay | 18.6 | 10 m | — |
Caldas de Reiskm 0 · 2
Albergue Posada Doña Urraca
Albergue · 24 beds from 14 € / night price checked 2026-09
Where to stay in Padrón
Casa Amelia
House / apartment
Hotel Scala
Hotel
Hostel & Rooms Casa Maia
Hotel
Albergue Corredoiras
Albergue · 30 beds from 14 € / night price checked 2026-09
Albergue de peregrinos de Padrón · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
FAQ
How long from Caldas de Reis to Padrón?
About 5 h 15 min at a normal pace, over 18.6 km with 120 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Padrón?
Our guide lists 4 places, from €14 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 120 m up and 140 m down; the highest point is 163 m.
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