English Praza do Concello
The church of San Nicolás and the arcades.
Portomarín is about 80 km from the airport, around 1 h 10 min away. Zonetransfers takes you to your hostel or guesthouse above the Belesar reservoir at a fixed price per vehicle.
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Around 1 h 10 min for some 80 km on the N-547 and Lugo's country roads.
The village sits high up, across the bridge over the Miño.
Name your hostel: several line the main street.
A compact village over the Miño.
The church of San Nicolás and the arcades.
The approach after crossing the reservoir.
Houses in nearby hamlets.
Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Portomarín and the Belesar reservoir.
Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Portomarín by car or minivan.
Not quite: from Portomarín it is about 92 km on foot, under the 100 km required. To earn it, start in Sarria and pass through here on your second day.
Many pilgrims fly into SCQ, head to Sarria and spend their second night in Portomarín.
Well-known places to stay, with their drop-off:
Public hostel in the upper village.
Hotel in the village, near the main street.
Several take reservations.
Fortress-church moved stone by stone in the 1960s.
When the water drops, remains of the old village appear.
The porticoed main street.
The village celebrates its local spirit in spring.
A price for the whole trip, with no surprises on arrival. Fill the minivan and each of the eight pays roughly €19.
| Vehicle | Travellers | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €130 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €150 |
| Minibus or coach | more than 8 | tailored quote |
Declare large rucksacks, bikes or golf bags (no extra cost). Groups: minibus and coach hire with driver in Santiago. Vehicle details in the fleet.
Plan on 3 h 15 min before a Spanish or Schengen departure and 3 h 45 min before a British or international one when leaving Portomarín; Zonetransfers confirms it in your booking.
| Flight type | Pick-up |
|---|---|
| Domestic or Schengen | 3 h 15 min before |
| International non-Schengen | 3 h 45 min before |
Lugo's roads can be foggy early in the day; we add a margin.
In spring, Portomarín holds its aguardiente festival; summer brings the most pilgrims.
From €130 by car and €150 by minivan, per vehicle.
Around 1 h 10 min for about 80 km.
About 92 km, in four or five stages.
Yes, about 92 km in four or five stages, although it does not qualify for the Compostela.
Yes. Give the number of rucksacks, poles or bikes when booking and we assign a vehicle with room for everything.
Free up to 48 hours before for a car or minivan. For a minibus or coach, notice must exceed 96 hours.
Your arrival time and address in Portomarín are all we need for a quote. For anything out of the ordinary, WhatsApp is quickest.
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