Camino de Santiago in 3-4 days
If you can take a long weekend or a bank holiday, you can get the Compostela without any problem. The primary requirement is to cover at least the last 100 km on foot, which can be done in 4 or 5 stages.
- French Way from Sarria (last 100 km). The most famous option for those with limited time. The 111 km from Sarria are done in 5 stages, but with long stages it can be done in 4 days. It is the best-equipped route in terms of infrastructure and signage.
- English Way from Ferrol. The English Way is another good option, with 112 km from Ferrol. It is a quieter route than the Sarria section and provides a varied landscape between the coast and the Galician interior.
- Way to Fisterra from Santiago. If you have already done the Camino to Santiago, you can continue to Fisterra, arriving in 3 days. It is an 89 km route that does not give the right to the Compostela.
Camino de Santiago in 5 days
If you have 5 days to do the Camino de Santiago, the options expand and you can choose different routes that meet the minimum of 100 km.
- Portuguese Way from Tui. This section covers 118 km and is a route with a gentle profile and well signposted. This route combines landscapes of vineyards and forests; you can do it in 5 stages without any problem.
- Portuguese Way from Vigo (along the coast). The coastal variant from Vigo offers 116 km to Santiago de Compostela. It is a recent and less crowded route, featuring landscapes of cliffs and Galician beaches.
- Primitive Way from Lugo. It is the oldest route, and from Lugo it is approximately 100 km. You can do it in 5 stages, passing through the famous Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes.
- Winter Way from Monforte de Lemos. With this route you will cover about 100 km, the minimum to obtain the Compostela. This section runs through the Ribera Sacra, providing spectacular landscapes with fewer pilgrims.
Camino de Santiago in 7 days (one week)
To cover a longer distance, such as approximately 120 to 180 km, you will need a full week on the road.
- French Way from Ponferrada. From Ponferrada to Santiago there are about 200 km, crossing El Bierzo, climbing to O Cebreiro and entering Galicia via the most popular route.
- Portuguese Way from Oporto. This section contains about 206 km, but with 7 days, you can start and do somewhat longer stages, or cover the stretch from Oporto to Tui and complete to Santiago. An attractive route for lovers of Portuguese culture and gastronomy.
- Sanabrés Way from Ourense. The Sanabrés Way or Via de la Plata is a good option; its profile has few elevation changes and offers landscapes of inland Galicia.
- Northern Way from Vilalba. This route is about 127 km, which can be done in 7 days. It is one of the quietest options on the Northern Way, with landscapes of rural Galicia.
- Primitive Way from Lugo. This section of about 100 km can be done in 7 days with shorter and more relaxed stages.
Camino de Santiago in 10 days
With 10 days on the road, the options multiply and you can choose routes between 150 and 250 km.
- Winter Way from Ponferrada. The complete Winter Way is about 250-260 km long and can be done in 10-11 days. This route was designed to avoid snow on the mountain passes, diverting through the Ribeira Sacra with spectacular landscapes.
- Portuguese Way from Oporto. With 10 days, this itinerary can be done more comfortably, allowing stops to enjoy cities such as Oporto, Tui, and Pontevedra.
- Northern Way from Luarca. The stretch from Luarca to Santiago de Compostela is roughly 180-200 km, and it’s a good option for those seeking a variety of coast and mountain scenery.
Camino de Santiago in 15 days
With 15 days on the road, the options expand greatly, allowing you to travel the most complex and emblematic routes, with distances of 250 kilometres.
- French Way from León. This route covers 300 km and is the best option for those who want to travel the most classic stretch of the French Way.
- Portuguese Way from Águeda. From Águeda to Santiago there are about 330 km, and it is a good option for covering the entire central Portuguese Way, with its landscapes and towns.
- Primitive Way from Oviedo. The Primitive Way is about 321 km and is divided into 14 stages. It is the oldest route, crossing the Asturian mountains and entering Galicia via the Alto do Acebo, making it a very demanding route.
- Sanabrés Way from Puebla de Sanabria. This route covers about 220 km, which can be done in 15 days, including the stages to access the Via de la Plata. It is a quiet route that avoids overcrowding.
