Stage 3

Stage 3: Vilanova de Arousa → Padrón

Easy
27 km ~3 hours ↑60m ↓80m

About This Stage

The unique highlight of the Spiritual Variant — a traditional boat ride across the Arousa estuary following the legendary route of the boat carrying St. James's remains. Arrive in Padrón, where the boat is said to have docked 2,000 years ago.

Terrain

Boat ride across Arousa estuary, then riverside walking

Highlights

Historic 'Traslatio' boat ride (2 hours)

following the route of St. James's remains

Padrón Pedrón stone

Stage Details

27 km
Distance
~3h
Est. Time
60m
Elevation Gain
80m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✓ ATM
✓ Pharmacy

Stage Map

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Weather Forecast

Vilanova de Arousa

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Padrón

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