Un descanso en los Caminos

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Article updated on 03/04/2024
Un descanso en los caminos

Are you thinking of doing the Camino de Santiago? Why not also discover the thermal waters of Galicia and take a few days of rest during or after?

These are the proposals offered by the Galician spas to make "A break on the roads".

 

 

What is the program "A break on the roads?

"A rest on the Roads" is a project of the Tourism Cluster of Galicia in collaboration with the Association of Spas of Galicia, Expourense, the Union of Hoteliers of Ourense, the Friends of the Galician Cociña and Caldaria Termal where programs and special offers are offered along the Camino de Santiago in thermal establishments in Galicia, one of the most important thermal destinations in Spain.

It is necessary to call the establishments by phone in order to book and consult conditions and availability.


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The different routes and spas where you can rest and relax

French Way


The French Way is the best-known route, with the longest historical tradition. It starts in O Cebreiro and is about 160 km of medium difficulty. More information .

During this route you can rest in:

  • Balneario de Compostela
  • Pambre River Spa


English Way

Pilgrims from northern Europe began to arrive in Galicia, through the ports of Ferrol and A Coruña (in addition to those of Viveiro or Ribadeo) and thus began to establish this route. The route can be started from A Coruña (73 km) or from Ferrol (112,50 km). More information .

During this route you will be able to rest in:

  • Balneario de Carballo
  • Compostela Spa


North Road

This route of about 190 km runs along the Asturian and Galician coast. More information .

During this route you will be able to rest in:

  • Balneario de Compostela


Portuguese Route

This route took on special importance from the 12th century onwards. It can be started from Portugal (Algarve, Lisbon or Porto) or Galicia (from Tui). More information .

During this route you will be able to rest in:

  • Caldelas de Tui Spa.
  • Acuña Spa
  • Spa of Mondariz
  • Hotel Dávila Spa Resort
  • Isla de la Toja Spa Resort
  • La Toja Grand Hotel
  • Thermal baths of Cuntis


Winter Road

This route of more than 250 km crosses the four Galician provinces. It is thought to have arisen to avoid crossing the snowy peaks of O Cebreiro during the winter season. It starts in Ponferrada and turns off to the left of the French Way to follow the course of the Sil River in Ourense. It then continues through the province of Lugo, crossing the region of Deza (in Pontevedra) until it reaches Santiago (A Coruña). More information .

On this route you can rest in:

  • Iberik Augas Santas Balneario & Golf


Primitive Way

This is the first pilgrimage route, the oldest. It is about 160 km long and of low difficulty. It joins Oviedo with Santiago and runs along many of the ancient Roman roads. More information .

On this route you will be able to rest in:

  • Lugo Spa and thermal baths.
  • Iberik Aguas Santas Spa & Golf


Silver Route

This route is also one of the oldest and longest (about 250 km). It is named after the Roman road that linked Merida and Astorga. More information .

On this route you can rest in:

  • Arnoia Spa
  • Baños da Brea Spa
  • Caldas de Partovia Spa Resort
  • Laias Spa
  • Molgas Spa
  • Great Spa of O Carballiño


The Miñoto Ribeiro Way

This Way joins the north of Portugal with Santiago by Roman roads and medieval paths. It is of medium difficulty and covers about 175 km from Braga. More information.

On this route you can rest in:

  • Balneario Arnoia
  • Caldas de Partovia Spa Resort
  • Cortegada Spa
  • Laias Spa Resort
  • Lobios Spa
  • Great Spa of O Carballiño
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Hotel Balneario de Compostela

Spa of medicinal waters with a complete menu of treatments and 1-day programs: the perfect refuge after walking the Camino de Santiago.

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Arnoia Caldaria Hotel Balneario

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