Join us as we walk in solidarity with families caring for their sick child helping us raise awareness of the pressures they are under and raise funds to help support them with their substantial non medical coats on their extremely difficult journey
We will in partnership with Camino Groups look after all the logistics & you will be part of a group of like minded people who want to complete a challenge but also make a difference to others.
Trip Date: Friday 17th October-Wednesday 22md October 2025
The route we will be undertaking is the Camino Francés – the most popular & final section of the Camino, walking approximately 95km from Portomarín to Santiago where you will collect your Certificate upon presentation of your stamped Camino Passport.
Distance: 95km
Difficulty Level: Moderate to average.
Other than the distances covered each day, this is as straightforward as any Camino walk you will find; while there are plenty of rolling hills along the way, there aren’t any major climbs or descents.
How to get there: Fly in and out of Santiago de Compostela from Dublin Airport
Approximate Costs (subject to availability of accommodation 2025 prices)
- €570 approx. per person sharing
- Single room supplement €250
Flights from Dublin to Santiago are approx. €250 per person return.
What’s included:
- 5 nights’ accommodation in ensuite rooms on a B&B basis.
- Airport transfer – Santiago airport to starting point/accomodation.
- Bag transfer each day – one bag per person.
- Pilgrim Passport (Issued by Camino Society Ireland – the only official Irish pilgrim passport).
- Detailed walking notes and accommodation maps.
Note:
- You are advised to have adequate travel insurance in place from the time of booking.
Lunches, snacks and evening meals are at your own discretion.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from Dublin to Santiago. Upon arrival, you are provided with a private transfer to Portomarín.
Portomarín has a fascinating history, the original town being flooded by the development of a major hydroelectric plant further along the Miño river. The town as you find it today was relocated above the water levels of the flooded plain. The church was reconstructed brick by brick from the original!
Day 2
Walk 24 km to Palas de Rei.
You will begin to notice the ubiquitous Horreos – stone and wooden structures that were used to store corn and keep it away from pesky rodents! Now mostly ornamental, the Horreo is as much a symbol of Galicia as the scallop shell is of the Camino.
Day 3
Walk 29km to Arzúa.
This is your longest and toughest day – but when you make it to Arzúa, you know you’re well on your way. The second half of the day is hilly, but the picturesque hamlet of Ribadiso helps to ease away thoughts of weary limbs.
You also pass through the town of Melide, the self-styled Galician capital of pulpo (octopus). You have to try some!
Day 4
Walk 19km to Pedrouzo.
Don’t let the shorter distance completely fool you! There are still some hills to be negotiated as you pass through some more small hamlets and farmyards.
Pedrouzo itself is a small town that has grown in the last couple of decades, now serving as a satellite town for the city of Santiago. You will see the place names of Arca, Pedrouzo and Pino intermingled – they all refer to the same town!
Day 5
Walk 20km to Santiago.
After skirting around the airport near Lavacolla, you will arrive at Monte de Gozo about 5km from Santiago. This marks the traditional spot where pilgrims would wash themselves in preparation for their arrival into Santiago. Nowadays, it is a great gathering spot for groups to meet up before walking into Santiago together.
Day 6
Free time in Santiago. & A chance to collect your well earned Compostela from the Pilgrim Office and to attend the midday pilgrim mass
The historic centre of Santiago is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful place to wander or indeed to sip a café (or something a bit stronger!) and watch the world go by. The centre of Santiago is very compact and easily walkable – a treasure trove of beautiful buildings and winding streets.
Return to Santiago airport for your return flight to Dublin.
