Camino de Santiago with a Dog — Self-Guided From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, Pet-Friendly
No one should have to choose between the Camino de Santiago and their four-legged best friend. Five stages along the last hundred kilometers, with accommodation that welcomes both you and your pet, all the way to Obradoiro Square — at a pace that suits you both.
The Camino de Santiago with a Dog, from Sarria
Sarria is the ideal starting point for walking the Camino de Santiago with your pet: about 118 km of the Camino Francés (French Way), divided into five stages of 20 to 26 km, mostly on dirt tracks through oak and chestnut woods, stone villages and small Galician rivers — far kinder on paws than asphalt.
The hardest part of walking with an animal — finding somewhere to sleep — is solved before you travel: every place on the itinerary accepts pets, and your luggage is transferred from one stage to the next, so you walk light and have room in your backpack for their water and treats.
Before you set off, it is worth preparing your companion with longer walks in the preceding weeks, bringing an up-to-date vaccination record and the health documents required for travel, especially if your pet is coming from outside the European Union. And plan breaks in the shade on the hottest days — on the Camino de Santiago, the pace is set by both of you.
What’s Included in Your Camino de Santiago with a Dog
Every detail is already taken care of — so you reach each stage thinking only about the next one, never about logistics.
Customize Your Camino de Santiago with a Dog
The base price of € 670 already includes 6 nights in a double room with a hearty breakfast, in accommodation that accepts pets. The pet supplement is added to the group total. Check the extras you would like to add — the total is recalculated automatically. If it’s for a single pilgrim, the room is for individual use.
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The Camino de Santiago with a Dog, Stage by Stage
1Arrival in Sarria
Check-in at the first pet-friendly accommodation and the first stamp in your pilgrim passport. See how to get to Sarria.
Arrive in Sarria with time for your dog to get used to the new surroundings: a walk along the Sarria River, with grass and shade, is the best way to start. Your first lodging is pet friendly, and your companion already gets a first day of rest. Check the water, the leash and the paperwork: tomorrow the final 100 km begin, together.
2Sarria → Portomarín · ≈23 km
Villages, oak trees and the 100 km marker.
The stage leaves Sarria along dirt trails, easy on the paws, and climbs through oak trees to the first villages. There are fountains and shady spots throughout the day; carry extra water for your dog and keep the leash short around cattle, which are common in this region. The arrival in Portomarín, over the bridge across the Minho River, ends with a stone staircase that dogs usually climb with enthusiasm.
3Portomarín → Palas de Rei · ≈25 km
Shady dirt tracks through inland Galicia.
After Portomarín, the Camino climbs through woods and follows packed-dirt trails and country roads, with plenty of shade — ideal for walking with a dog. Take breaks at the village fountains to keep your companion hydrated. In Palas de Rei, your pet-friendly lodging awaits you both for a well-earned rest.
4Palas de Rei → Castañeda · ≈24 km
Through Melide, with an overnight stay in the Arzúa area.
The stage passes through Melide, where many restaurants with terraces welcome dogs while you try pulpo à feira (Galician-style octopus). The Camino then continues through woods and streams, with water to cool the paws, to Castañeda, in the Arzúa area. On hotter days, it is best to set out very early.
5Castañeda → A Rúa · ≈26 km
Eucalyptus trees, streams and Santiago drawing ever closer.
A day of streams and shade: the descent to Ribadiso, beside the Iso River, is a good place for your dog to cool off. After Arzúa, the Camino continues through eucalyptus woods and quiet villages to A Rúa, close to O Pedrouzo. With the arrival in Santiago so near, it is a day to walk slowly and enjoy each other's company.
6A Rúa → Santiago de Compostela · ≈20 km
Monte do Gozo, the first Cathedral towers and Obradoiro Square.
The last stretch passes Monte do Gozo, whose wide lawns are perfect for a break before the descent into the city. In Obradoiro Square, your dog can pose with you for the arrival photo — although animals are not allowed inside the Cathedral. Pick up your Compostela and celebrate: you walked the Camino together.
7Farewell to Santiago
Breakfast and check-out — or one more night to enjoy the city (see the extras).
Before you leave, enjoy Santiago's parks with your dog: the Alameda, with views of the Cathedral, and Bonaval Park, peaceful and full of paths. If someone in your group wants to attend the Pilgrim's Mass, take turns looking after your four-legged companion.
Faith and Flavor Along the Camino de Santiago with a Dog
A pilgrimage for two
2027 is a Compostela Holy Year: the Holy Door opens, and the pilgrim who reaches Santiago may receive the plenary indulgence. Walking with a faithful companion by your side gives the silence of each stage a new meaning — and, on arrival, Obradoiro Square belongs to you both. The Pilgrim’s Mass and the Botafumeiro are for the human half of the pair.
A Galician table, with room for everyone
Pulpo á feira in Melide, Arzúa-Ulloa cheese, caldo gallego and tarta de Santiago to celebrate — often on a terrace where your pet is welcome too. In inland Galicia, nobody is surprised by a four-legged pilgrim.
A Camino de Santiago with a Dog Curated by Someone Who Has Walked It Twelve Times
Pablo Machado Soares walked the Camino Francés twelve times before founding Ultreya Travel, and he has lived in Spain for 17 years. For this itinerary, Ultreya’s curation focuses on what matters most to people traveling with animals: accommodation that genuinely accepts pets on every stage, reliable luggage transfers and an itinerary designed so that you both reach Santiago in good shape.
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Camino de Santiago with a Dog — Self-Guided Package
Season: March 15 – October 31
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