The stage, step by step
Triacastela and A Balsa
You leave Triacastela with the chance to have breakfast and shop before entering the rural section. A Balsa appears soon, and Fonte dos Lameirós is around kilometre 3.2.
The descent towards Calvor
Between kilometres 5.3 and 9.3, the Camino descends decisively. Fonte do Chafarico appears along this section and provides a specific place to pause before continuing towards Calvor.
Calvor and San Mamede do Camino
Calvor comes in the second half of the stage and is a good point to check your energy levels. You then pass through San Mamede do Camino as the route continues losing height towards Sarria.
Entering Sarria
The final significant descent takes up much of the remaining route. Fonte de San Salvador appears near the entrance, and shortly afterwards the surroundings change completely as you approach the activity of Sarria.
What to see on stage 28
Fonte dos Lameirós
The fountain appears while you are still close to Triacastela and helps you get a feel for the day. It is a natural first stop before the Camino begins descending more continuously.
Calvor
Calvor lies before the second part of the descent and can be a genuine alternative if you do not want to complete the stage. Albergue De Peregrinos De Calvor is there.
Iglesia del Salvador de Sarria
Iglesia del Salvador is part of Sarria’s heritage and can be visited on arrival, once the day’s descents are behind you.
Convento de la Magdalena de Sarria
Convento de la Magdalena offers a more unhurried visit in a destination where many pilgrims rush around looking for accommodation. It is worth setting aside some time for it before calling the day finished.
Where to sleep in Sarria
If you want to leave Triacastela knowing where you will sleep, Albergue A Horta de Abel is one option. For a mid-stage stop, there is Albergue De Peregrinos De Calvor. In Sarria, you can consider Albergue A Pedra, Albergue Obradoiro or Albergue de Peregrinos de Sarria. The choice at the finish is wide, but demand also rises sharply from here.
Where to eat and refuel
Triacastela gives you the chance to have breakfast at Restaurant Esther before setting off. Further along, Casa Cines is a specific stop if it is open. On arrival in Sarria, you can sit down at La Pensión de Ana or O Carro; the town also has supermarkets and more options for dinner.
Practical tips for this stage
Set off early
Sarria welcomes many pilgrims who begin the final 100 km here. Even though the stage is short, an early start gives you more time to find accommodation and walk with less pressure.
Use the fountains
You will find Fonte dos Lameirós, Fonte do Chafarico and Fonte de San Salvador along the route. Carry a full bottle and refill as you pass them, without assuming that every fountain will be available.
Do not be misled by the distance
The average duration is 4 hours, but the two main descents still put considerable strain on your legs. The terrain calls for a steady pace, not a fast start.
Secure your bed in Sarria
More pilgrims join the route from this point. If you know you will sleep in Sarria, book before setting off and avoid looking for accommodation with tired legs.
Frequently asked questions about stage 28
How long does it take to walk from Triacastela to Sarria?
It is 17.8 km and the average duration is 4 hours.
Is the stage completely easy?
It is short, but includes 227 m of ascent and 467 m of descent. The most marked descents are in the middle and final sections.
Where can I sleep if I do not reach Sarria?
Calvor is the clearest mid-stage alternative and has Albergue De Peregrinos De Calvor.
Why are there more people in Sarria?
Many pilgrims join there to complete the final 100 km, so numbers increase both on the Camino and in the accommodation.
