Pontedeume → Betanzos

A varied stage alternating coastal stretches with inland climbs. You leave Pontedeume following the estuary and climb towards Miño, passing through pine and eucalyptus forests with sea views. The path passes near Perbes beach, tempting for a rest stop in summer. The central section has several moderate ascents and descents through quiet hamlets like A Cerveira and Souto. The arrival in Betanzos is memorable: you descend into this town designated a Historic-Artistic Site, famous for its Gothic churches (Santa María do Azougue and San Francisco), its cobblestone squares, and the Betanzos tortilla, widely considered the best in Spain. The pilgrim albergue is well located and the dining options are exceptional.