Santiago Plan

Stage 25 of 33 · Camino del Norte

La Caridad → Ribadeo

Asturias · Galicia

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
21 km
Time
5 h 14 min
Ascent
+137 m
Descent
−156 m
Difficulty
Easy
Where to sleep in Ribadeo
2426

Elevation profile

Ascent

+137 m

Descent

−156 m

Altitude

12–63 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

Don't have the credential yet? See where to get one →

Tapia and the Puente de los Santos: crossing into Galicia at Ribadeo.

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to La Caridad by train, bus, car or plane.

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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

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Hostels on this stage

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Towns on this stage (1)

Places this stage passes through, in walking order. Open each one for history, services, hostels and where to sleep.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 25?
The stage from La Caridad to Ribadeo is about 21 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 14 min at a moderate pace (21 km and +137 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +137 m of ascent and −156 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as easy difficulty, with about 7 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Ribadeo?
We list 3 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Ribadeo.

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