Santiago Plan

Stage 1 of 3 · Variante Espiritual

Pontevedra → Armenteira

Pontevedra (O Salnés)

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
20 km
Time
5 h 43 min
Ascent
+569 m
Descent
−546 m
Difficulty
Hard
Where to sleep in Armenteira
2

Elevation profile

Ascent

+569 m

Descent

−546 m

Altitude

1–437 m

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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.

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Leaving Pontevedra across the O Burgo bridge, you head for the monastery of San Xoán de Poio and the lovely fishing village of Combarro, with its granaries lined up along the estuary. A demanding day that ends with the steep climb up to the Cistercian monastery of Santa María de Armenteira, founded in 1162.

🧭 How to get there

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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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Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 1?
The stage from Pontevedra to Armenteira is about 20 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 43 min at a moderate pace (20 km and +569 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +569 m of ascent and −546 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as hard difficulty, with about 28 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 Armenteira?
We list 7 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Armenteira.

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