Distance
24.9km
Ascent
250m
Walking time
6 h 30 min
Stage 12 / 12 · Camino Portugués Coastal · Galicia
Padrón Santiago de Compostela
Padrón to Santiago de Compostela: 24.9 km, 250 m of ascent and 0 m of descent, about 6 h 30 min on foot. Stage 12 of 12 on the Camino Portugués Coastal. All stages · Camino Portugués Coastal · Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela
km
24.9Ascent
250mDescent
0mWalking time
6 h 30 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile24.9 km · ↑250 m · ↓0 m · max 260 m
Distances and elevations are approximate; being checked against GPS tracks. · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Iria Flavia, A Escravitude, Teo and O Milladoiro, from where Santiago first comes into view. Entry through the Porta Faxeira to the Obradoiro.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrón · Places to stay | 0 | 10 m | — |
| Santiago de Compostela · Places to stay | 24.9 | 260 m | — |
Photos of Santiago de Compostela
© Xacobea
Padrónkm 0 · 4
Hotel Scala
Hotel
Hostel & Rooms Casa Maia
HotelWhere to stay in Santiago de Compostela
Inferniño
House / apartment
Domus Stellae
House / apartment
Seis Aldabas
House / apartment
Cabañas Compostela
House / apartmentFAQ
How long from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela?
About 6 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 24.9 km with 250 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela?
Our guide lists 51 places, from €14 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 250 m up and 0 m down; the highest point is 260 m.
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