Distance
24.9km
Ascent
250m
Walking time
6 h 30 min
Stage 11 / 11 · Camino Portugués · 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 11 of 11 on the Camino Portugués. All stages · Camino Portugués · 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, the episcopal seat before Compostela, with the collegiate church of Santa María and the Adina cemetery where Rosalía wished to be buried. A Escravitude with its Baroque sanctuary, Teo and O Milladoiro, from where Santiago first comes into view. Entry through the Porta Faxeira.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrón · Places to stay | 0 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| A Escravitude | 6 | 100 m | BarAlbergue |
| Teo | 12.5 | 200 m | BarAlbergue |
| O Milladoiro | 18 | 260 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Santiago de Compostela · Places to stay | 24.9 | 260 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Photos of Santiago de Compostela
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Padrónkm 0 · 4
Hotel Scala
Hotel
Hostel & Rooms Casa Maia
HotelA Escravitudekm 6 · 2
Casa Grande da Capellanía
Hotel
A Casa da Meixida
HotelTeokm 12.5 · 2
Motel Venus Luou
HotelPensión María Castaña
GuesthouseO Milladoirokm 18 · 5
Hotel Payro
HotelCasa Cruxeira
Hotel
Hotel Congreso
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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