15 Top Camino de Santiago Starting Points
There are many Camino de Santiago starting points to choose from in Spain, Portugal, France, and even beyond. Aside from selecting the right route for you, it’s important to consider which starting point would work best for you too.
Keep reading to learn about the most popular places pilgrims start their Caminos, why they’re popular starting points, and my personal experiences with some of these places.
I hiked the Camino Francés–beginning in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France–in 2023 and have experienced a number of the starting points on this list.
As you think through potential places to start your Camino, you’ll also likely find yourself with a whole host of logistical questions. That’s why I’ve listed out practical information on each location, including how to get there, where to stay, where to get your pilgrim’s passport, and luggage transfer services.
15 Most Popular Starting Points for the Camino de Santiago
Just as pilgrims walk for a variety of reasons, pilgrims start their Caminos from many different locations.
Believe it or not, pilgrims who completed the Camino in 2024 started at over 200 different locations! With such a variety of routes and starting points to choose from, you can really customize your journey to fit your schedule and needs.
Historically, pilgrims used to start the Camino from their own homes. While many no longer do that to this day, the spirit of starting all over the continent has continued.
You might be feeling slightly overwhelmed trying to plan for this epic journey when there are SO many options available. Take a deep breath in and keep reading.
This post will walk through the 15 most popular starting points in 2024, according to official data from the Pilgrim’s Office. 80% of pilgrims last year started the Camino in one of these locations, so this post should give you a good idea of where you should start too.
1. Sarria, Spain (Camino Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 71 miles (115 km), 5-7 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 151,091
Sarria has long been the most popular starting point for pilgrims on the Camino. Just over 30% of pilgrims started there in 2024.
Pilgrims who start in Sarria are able to get a taste of the most popular Camino route, the Camino Francés, without having to hike for a month or longer like those who start at its official starting point of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (more on that below).
The main reason so many pilgrims choose to start in Sarria is because it provides the minimum 100 km distance required for hikers to be eligible to collect a certificate in Santiago de Compostela to commemorate their journey.
Because it is such a popular starting point, Sarria can get quite crowded. To avoid some of the crowds, you might consider starting your Camino shortly after you arrive and just walking 2.5 miles (4 km) to Barbadelo.
I wanted to avoid crowds myself when passing through, so I only stopped in Sarria for lunch and to say goodbye to some friends I wouldn’t see again. I continued on to Barbadelo and spent the night there.
Past Sarria, I would spend my days hiking through all of the more crowded towns and would stay “off-stage” in places where fewer pilgrims stopped.
How to Get to Sarria
To get to Sarria, it’s easiest to fly into Santiago de Compostela or Madrid, Spain. From either location, you can get to Sarria by train in about 3-4 hours.
Where to Stay in Sarria
Sarria has more albergues, the hostels where pilgrims typically sleep, than any other town. That said, it’s a good idea to make a reservation in advance since Sarria is such a massively popular starting point. Here are some options:
📍Budget Option: Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira is well rated and offers a mix of shared and private rooms.
Alternatively, if you hike on to Barbadelo, I highly recommend Casa Barbadelo. I stayed there during my Camino and had one of my favorite Camino dinners there (I’m still dreaming of that lentil stew). There’s a pool, and they have shared dorms and private rooms.
📍Mid-Range Option: Pension-Albergue Don Alvaro offers private rooms with bathrooms located right on the Camino Francés. It’s highly rated with many praising the kindness and helpfulness of the staff.
📍Luxury Option: Many consider Hotel Alfonso IX to be one of the nicest in Sarria with spacious rooms, river views, and a pool.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Sarria
You can get your passport, also known as a credencial, at the Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Mariña or most albergues in town.
- Address: Pl. Juan María López, 27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain
- Hours: During Mass 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. Sunday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The sporting goods store Peregrinoteca also sells Camino passports, among other helpful items for pilgrims if you need to pick up anything else for your journey.
- Address: Rúa Benigno Quiroga, 16, bajo, 27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain
- Hours: 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The tourism office let me know of some other places that sell credencials as well: Monasterio de la Magdalena (Convento de la Merced), Asociación de Amigos do Camiño de Santiago na Comarca de Sarria, and organizations associated with Camino de Santiago Sarria.
Luggage Transfer Services in Sarria
➡️ Correos (Spanish Post Office): In Sarria, and any city with a Spanish post office, you can arrange to have anything sent to the main post office in Santiago de Compostela and store it there until you arrive. You can also arrange bag transfers to your next destination online via Correos.
- Address: Rua Calvo Sotelo, 183, 27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain (along the main road here)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: Pricing starts at €20.95 and depends on the size of the bag. Bags can’t weigh more than 25kg.
- For sending to your next destination: around €7 per bag per day
➡️ A number of other companies also provide bag transfer services from town to town, such as:
- Jacotrans: Around €7 per bag per day
- Caminofácil: Around €8 per bag per day
2. Porto, Portugal (Camino Portugués Central and Coastal)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 151-170 miles (243-274 km), 10-15 days (depending on whether you take the Central or Coastal route)
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 49,715
Porto, Portugal was the second most popular Camino de Santiago starting point in 2024. Pilgrims can start the Central, Coastal, or Senda Litoral routes of the Camino Portugués here.
While the Camino Portugués Central technically starts in Lisbon, Portugal, only a few thousand pilgrims started there in 2024.
The stretch from Lisbon to Porto is not very popular among pilgrims as it can be more challenging to find accommodations and food along the way. I’ve heard pilgrims don’t typically enjoy the scenery much either.
The routes past Porto have much more infrastructure set up to support pilgrims passing through.
That said, I made a friend on my Camino who had hiked the Portugués Central and said the route from Lisbon to Porto was his favorite. It does pass through some special places in Portugal, including Coimbra and Tomar.
If you have the time, it’s definitely worth spending a few days in Porto before starting your Camino. It’s a cool city with much to explore.
I highly recommend going on a wine tour from Porto. Click here for the tour I took when visiting the city. The tour takes you to two wineries, a cruise on the river, and a lookout point over the Douro Valley.
How to Get to Porto
Porto has a fairly large airport, so I recommend flying there if you can.
It’s also worth looking into flights to Lisbon, Portugal. From Lisbon, you can take a bus or a train on to Porto, which takes around 3-4 hours.
Where to Stay in Porto
Porto is such a popular destination among pilgrims and other tourists that I recommend you make a reservation in advance. Here are some places I recommend:
📍Budget Option: Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto is a pilgrims-only albergue with shared rooms that takes reservations and allows multi-night stays. It has a spacious common room and a garden to relax. They have lockers to store backpacks outside of the sleeping areas so people aren’t disturbing others when getting ready in the morning.
📍Mid-Range Option: The hosts at Porto Wine Hostel greet guests with a glass of port wine upon arrival and go above and beyond for their guests according to reviewers. People rave about this hostel, which has a mix of private and shared dorm rooms.
📍Luxury Option: Torel Avantgarde has stunning views of the Douro River from its outdoor pool. This boutique hotel is centrally located, has exceptional staff, and is beautifully designed.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Porto
I recommend getting your passport at the Porto Cathedral. This is where all the Camino routes from Porto technically start, and it’s a very ornate building with the famous painted blue azulejo tiles on the outside.
- Address: Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto, Portugal
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily in summer; 9-5:30 p.m. daily in winter
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The tourism office confirmed that the Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto also sells credencials.
- Address: R. do Barão de Forrester 954, 4050-350 Porto, Portugal
- Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer and Storage Services in Porto
➡️ Caminofácil: For shipping extra baggage on to Santiago de Compostela or sending your pack on to your next destination, check out Caminofácil.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: €100 per bag
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: This is another one of the many companies that will send your bag on to your next destination for you. Pricing is typically around €7 per bag per day.
➡️ Bounce: If you’re traveling back to Porto to get home, you may want to use this luggage storage service instead. This company has locations all over the city with pricing starting at €3.90 per day.
3. Tui, Spain (Camino Portugués Central)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 73 miles (117 km), 4-7 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 36,576
Pilgrims who want to hike the last 100 km of the Camino Portugués Central choose to start in Tui, Spain. In 2024, it was the most popular starting point among those who completed the Portugués Central route, accounting for almost 40% of those pilgrims.
Tui sits right at the border with Portugal, making it the first stop in Spain along the Camino Portugués Central route.
The town has been recognized as a Historic-Artistic Site of Spain. It’s full of well-preserved medieval buildings built up on a hill, making it a cool town to explore for an afternoon.
How to Get to Tui
The closest airport to Tui is in Vigo, Spain. From there, you can take a train for just over one hour from to Tui.
Alternatively, you might find it easier to fly into Porto, Portugal. Tui sits close to the border with Portugal, so this is a good option as well. From Porto, you can take a train or bus for about 2 hours to Valença and then grab a taxi for the last couple of miles to cross over the border into Tui.
Where to Stay in Tui
Tui has a number of places to stay. Here are some options I recommend:
📍Budget Option: Albergue Ideas Peregrinas has outstanding reviews for a pilgrim’s hostel with shared dorms. Plus the albergue only costs slightly more than the public albergues.
📍Mid-Range Option: La Sigrina Hostel is one of the top-rated accommodations in Tui. It has private rooms and bathrooms. Guests rave about the breakfast that they serve during the busy season.
📍Luxury Option: The Parador de Tui is a must-stay if your budget allows. Parador hotels are some of the most luxurious and historic hotels in Spain. This Parador is designed like a traditional Galician house and has a large garden and pool.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Tui
You can get your credencial at the Catedral de Tui.
- Address: Pl. San Fernando, s/n, 36700 Tui, Pontevedra, Spain
- Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-7 p.m.; during high season, it is usually open until 8 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The tourism office says that sometimes albergues in town sell them as well but not always.
Luggage Transfer Services in Tui
➡️ Caminofácil: This company will ship extra baggage on to Santiago de Compostela for you. They can also send your pack on to your next destination.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: This company also provides bag transport services from stop to stop on the Camino. Pricing is typically around €7 per bag per day.
4. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France (Camino Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 485 miles (780 km), 30-35 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 32,576
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France is the official Camino Francés starting point. Pilgrims who have the time and desire to hike the entire Francés route start here.
I myself started the Camino Francés here and highly recommend it if you have the time.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is such a charming storybook town. Plus, starting here gives you the opportunity to see so many parts of Spain from the Pyrenees mountains to the wine country, hot and flat Meseta, and lush green forests of Galicia.
The first day or two on the Camino out of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is absolutely stunning as you hike up and over the mountains. That was one of my favorite parts of my Camino, and it certainly offered some of the best views of my entire trek.
If you’re going solo, don’t fret. I felt safe hiking this portion by myself. As long as you’re hiking during a popular time of year, there are plenty of people around.
It’s worth noting that the most popular route leaving Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port–the Napoleon Route, which offers the spectacular mountain views–is closed from November 1 through March 31 each year. This is because the route can get quite dangerous in the winter.
There is an alternative low route, the Valcarlos Route, that pilgrims take during this time of year and at other times if weather conditions are dangerous. This route does not pass over the mountains like the other route but instead goes through a valley.
How to Get to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port can be reached in so many ways. I recommend looking into flights to Madrid, Spain ideally as that will be an easy place for you to reach from both the start and end of the Francés.
Alternatively, you can also look into flights to Pamplona, Spain; Bilbao, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; Biarritz, France; and Paris, France.
Once you fly in, you’ll have to travel on to Pamplona, Spain or Bayonne, France. From Pamplona, you can take a bus, and from Bayonne, you can take a train on to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Get more details on the best way to get to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port as well as sightseeing recommendations for the town.
Where to Stay in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
At any starting point, but especially at popular ones like Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, you should make a reservation in advance. Here are some places I recommend:
📍Budget Option: Gîte Beilari is a pilgrim hostel in the old town with very welcoming hosts.
📍Mid-Range Option: Chambres d’Hotes Maison E. Bernat offers incredible mountain views and a cozy place to stay before starting your hike. I stayed here before my Camino and really enjoyed it.
📍Luxury Option: Many consider Hôtel des Pyrénées to be one of the nicest hotels in town. It’s also home to a Michelin-recognized restaurant.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
You can get your passport at the Pilgrim’s Office in the old town. Note that lines can sometimes be long, so plan accordingly.
- Address: 39 Rue de la Citadelle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays; 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. weekends; typically closed for lunch around 12-2p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
➡️ Express Bourricot: They can send your bags all the way to Santiago de Compostela or on to your next accommodation nearby (e.g., Orisson or Roncesvalles). I used them to send my extra luggage on to Santiago de Compostela and recommend their services.
- Address: 31 Rue de la Citadelle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France (located here right by the Pilgrim’s Office)
- Contact: contact@expressbourricot.com, +33 6 61 96 04 76 (available on WhatsApp)
- Hours: 7-9 a.m., 4-8 p.m.; open March 10, 2025 through October 18, 2025 (services outside of those dates can be arranged over email or phone)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: €80 per suitcase, 20kg max
- For sending to your next destination: €8 per bag per day; 15kg max (you can drop off a heavier bag but there will be an additional fee)
➡️ Once you get to Spain, there are a number of other companies you can use to send bags to your next accommodation, such as:
- Jacotrans: Around €7 per bag per day
- Caminofácil: Around €8 per bag per day
5. Ferrol, Spain (Camino Inglés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 75 miles (120 km), 4-6 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 26,780
Most pilgrims hiking the Camino Inglés start in Ferrol as it provides the necessary distance to for getting a Compostela certificate.
Ferrol sits just off of Spain’s northern coast and has long been an important naval city. It’s a nice quiet Galician city to get some rest before starting your journey on the Camino.
How to Get to Ferrol
To reach Ferrol, I recommend flying into A Coruña or Santiago de Compostela, Spain. From A Coruña, you can get to Ferrol by train or bus in a little over an hour. From Santiago de Compostela, you can get there by train in about 2 hours.
Where to Stay in Ferrol
Here are some accommodation options in Ferrol:
📍Budget Option: The relatively new Albergue de Peregrinos is a great low-budget option. It’s a municipal albergue, and you cannot make reservations in advance.
📍Mid-Range Option: Located in the heart of Ferrol, Hotel Alda El Suizo is a popular choice for spacious private rooms and bathrooms.
📍Luxury Option: The Parador de Ferrol is the perfect way to treat yourself at the start of your Camino from Ferrol. I always recommend anyone stay at a Parador if they can whenever they visit a city with one. This Parador in Ferrol is designed like a typical Galician mansion and has some rooms overlooking the sea.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Ferrol
You can get your credencial at the Oficina Municipal de Turismo e de Atención ao Peregrino.
- Address: P.º Mariña, 6, 15401 Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
- Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
In addition, the Ferrol Co-Cathedral sells passports and is open later in the day.
- Address: Rúa Igrexa, 104, 15402 Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
- Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 5:30-8:15 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The Ferrol tourism office also confirmed that Domus, Bar Sarga, Hotel Almirante, Hotel América, and La Consignataria all sell pilgrim’s passports.
Luggage Transfer Services in Ferrol
➡️ Correos (Spanish Post Office): The post office can ship any of your extra bags on to Santiago de Compostela. They can also arrange bag transfers to your next destination, which are handled online.
- Address: Praza de Galicia, S/N, 15402 Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain (located in the center here)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: Pricing starts at €20.95 and depends on the size of the bag. Bags can’t weigh more than 25kg.
- For sending to your next destination: around €7 per bag per day
➡️ Some other companies also provide bag transfer services from town to town, such as:
- Caminofácil: Around €8 per bag per day
- Pilbeo: Around €7 per bag per day
6. Valença, Portugal (Camino Portugués Central)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 73 miles (118 km), 4-6 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 16,896
Valença was the third most popular starting point among pilgrims on the Camino Portugués Central in 2024. While many pilgrims start in Tui, just on the other side of the border, starting here in Valença allows pilgrims to see the Portuguese side of the Camino.
I’ve heard other pilgrims rave about this town. Valença has a cool fortress from historically defending Portugal. People say that it’s a cool experience to cross over the bridge (and border) into Tui as its design was inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
How to Get to Valença
Vigo, Spain has the closest airport to Valença. From there, you can take a train for just over one hour to Tui and then get a taxi for the last couple of miles to cross into Portugal and reach Valença.
It’s also easy to reach Valença via Porto, Portugal. From there, you can take a train or bus for about 2 hours.
Where to Stay in Valença
Valença has a handful of accommodation options. Here are some places I recommend:
📍Budget Option: Reviewers say Hostel Bulwark is a hidden gem on the Camino. Dorm rooms have air conditioning, and staff can arrange airport transfers. The albergue offers a great breakfast as well.
📍Mid-Range Option: Residencial Portas do Sol is a boutique hotel located inside the old city walls. Reviewers find the private rooms and bathrooms comfortable and clean.
📍Luxury Option: WakeUp – São Francisco is a short-term rental apartment building with one and two bedrooms fitting up to as many as four guests. Hosts provide a welcome basket with snacks and wine.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Valença
You can get your Camino passport at the Posto de Turismo de Valença (tourist office). Churches and albergues in town should sell them as well.
- Address: Loja de Turismo, Portas do Sol, 4930-717 Valença, Portugal
- Hours: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in Valença
➡️ Caminofácil: To transfer extra bags to Santiago de Compostela or send your pack on to your next destination, check out Caminofácil.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: You can also send your bag on to your next destination with this company. Pricing is typically around €7 per bag per day.
7. Vigo, Spain (Camino Portugués Coastal)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 62 miles (100 km), 4-5 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 15,085
Vigo was the second most popular starting point for pilgrims on the Camino Portugués Coastal route in 2024. This is because starting here gives pilgrims the minimum distance needed for a Compostela certificate to commemorate their journeys.
The city has one of the largest fishing ports in Europe, which means two things: dreamy coastal views and great seafood. It looks like a lovely place to spend a day or two relaxing before the Camino.
How to Get to Vigo
Vigo has an airport, so if you’re able to fly there, that will be the most convenient option.
Otherwise, look into flying to Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Madrid, Spain; or Porto, Portugal. Vigo can easily be reached by bus or train from all three.
Where to Stay in Vigo
I recommend checking out the following accommodations in Vigo:
📍Budget Option: One of the few albergues in the city, R4Hostel is centrally located and close to the Camino. Reviewers say it has comfortable beds with privacy curtains.
📍Mid-Range Option: People say Hotel Compostela has friendly staff and clean rooms. The hotel is centrally located near the water and offers breakfast for guests.
📍Luxury Option: Treat yourself with a stay at the Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa. The hotel has a gym, hot tub, Turkish bath, beauty treatments, and pool with views of the water and mountains.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Vigo
The Iglesia Santiago de Vigo sells credencials for the Camino de Santiago.
- Address: Rúa de García Barbón, 20, Santiago de Vigo, 36201 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
- Hours: 10-11:30 a.m., 12-12:15 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m., 8-8:15 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The tourism office let me know that the following locations also sell pilgrim passports: Asociación Amigos de los Pazos (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday) and the Establecimientos Jamaica (10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday)
Luggage Transfer Services in Vigo
➡️ Caminofácil: This company will send luggage to Santiago de Compostela or your pack on to your next destination.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: This company also provides bag transfer services to your next destination. Pricing is typically around €7 per bag per day.
8. Oviedo, Spain (Camino Primitivo)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 199 miles (320 km), 12-15 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 14,161
Oviedo is the official and most popular starting point for pilgrims undertaking the Camino Primitivo, the very first Camino route. Just over half of pilgrims hiking the route started in Oviedo in 2024.
Oviedo has long been an important city on the Camino de Santiago. Alfonso II constructed the Cathedral of San Salvador in the city to house important religious relics.
Many pilgrims hiking the Camino Francés would even leave that route in León so they could visit Oviedo. In the Middle Ages, there was a saying encouraging pilgrims to come to the city: “Who has been to Santiago and not to the cathedral of San Salvador visits the servant and neglects the master.”
Aside from the cathedral, you can see other various important monuments from the former Kingdom of Asturias that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This includes Fuente de Foncalada (fountain), Cámara Santa (chapel), and the Iglesia de San Julián de los Prados (church).
How to Get to Oviedo
If possible, fly into the Asturias airport, located outside the city of Oviedo. You can take a bus or taxi into the city, which takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
Oviedo can also be reached in about 3.5 hours via high-speed train from Madrid, Spain. Another option would be to fly into the northern city of Bilbao, Spain and take a bus for 4-4.5 hours to Oviedo.
Where to Stay in Oviedo
Here are some accommodations I recommend in Oviedo:
📍Budget Option: People say Green Hostel has welcoming staff and provides a comfortable place to stay before starting the Camino Primitivo.
📍Mid-Range Option: Set in a 19th century building, Gran Hotel España is a special place to stay for a private room in the city. Guests praise the hotel’s location, its friendly staff, and the modern design.
📍Luxury Option: The modern Barceló Oviedo Cervantes provides a special place to stay in the center of the city. It was fully renovated in 2022 and guests describe the hotel as beautiful, comfortable, and having helpful staff.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Oviedo
When in Oviedo, you should visit the Cathedral of San Salvador, and you can get your passport there during your visit.
- Address: Pl. Alfonso II el Casto, s/n, 33003 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Hours:
- November-February: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
- March-May/October: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. Saturday
- June: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. Saturday
- July-August: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
- September: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The Municipal Tourist Information and Pilgrims’ Assistance Office should also sell passports.
- Address: C. Marqués de Sta. Cruz, S/N, 33007 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in Oviedo
➡️ Caminofácil: You can send your luggage to Santiago de Compostela or your pack on to your next destination with this company.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: You can send your pack on to your next accommodation with this company as well. Pricing is typically around €8 per bag per day.
9. Baiona, Spain (Camino Portugués Coastal)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 77 miles (124 km), 5-6 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 8,805
Baiona was the third most popular starting point for pilgrims who completed the Camino Portugués Coastal route in 2024.
Pilgrims who start here, as opposed to Vigo, get to spend one day along the coast. Once you reach Vigo, the route moves more inland.
Baiona is a cool place to visit with its preserved medieval town and stunning coastal views. It was also where one of Christopher Columbus’s ships first landed upon returning to Europe after “discovering” the New World.
How to Get to Baiona
The easiest way to reach Baiona is by flying into Vigo, Spain. You can then take a bus for 1.5 hours to Baiona.
Alternatively, you could fly into Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Madrid, Spain; or Porto, Portugal. From each of those cities, it’s easy to reach Vigo by bus or train and then you can take the bus onwards to Baiona.
Where to Stay in Baiona
Baiona is a fairly small town but has a few places to stay. Here are some options I recommend:
📍Budget Option: Pilgrims say Hostel Albergue Baionamar is clean, comfortable, and conveniently located.
📍Mid-Range Option: Hotel Carabela La Pinta provides affordable private rooms and bathrooms. Guests praise the hotel’s location and say it’s clean and comfortable.
📍Luxury Option: Anytime there’s a Parador Hotel, I recommend staying there if you can afford the splurge. The Parador de Baiona is particularly cool as it’s a Neo-Gothic palace with stunning views of the water.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Baiona
The Colexiata de Santa María de Baiona sells passports. Some albergues in town also sell them.
- Address: Praza Sta. Liberata, s/n, 36300 Baiona, Pontevedra, Spain
- Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-8 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in Baiona
➡️ Caminofácil: Send your luggage to Santiago de Compostela or your pack on to your next destination with Caminofácil.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: You can send your pack on to your next accommodation with this company as well. Pricing is typically around €7 per bag per day.
10. León, Spain (Camino Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 190 miles (306 km), 12-16 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 8,445
León was the third most popular starting point among Camino Francés pilgrims in 2024. For those who want to hike a bit farther than Sarria but don’t have a full month to do the entire route, León is a great option.
Starting in León, as opposed to Sarria, also allows you to see some cool stops along the way, including some of my favorites from my Camino Francés:
- Astorga: Walled in city built up on a hill with a prominent cathedral, a palace designed by famous architect Antoni Gaudí, and some of the best chocolate in Spain.
- Ponferrada: Home to a Knight’s Templar castle built to help protect pilgrims during the Middle Ages.
- Villafranca del Bierzo: A quiet mountain town with a river that you can swim in. I loved hiking around here–the scenery reminded me a lot of the mountains in West Virginia.
León itself is a fun place to spend a day or two. The city has a prominent cathedral as well as another building designed by Gaudí. Leóns old town can be fun to explore, and there’s great food too.
How to Get to León
León sits just 2-3.5 hours away from Madrid, Spain by bus or train. It can also be reached in about 3 hours by bus from the Asturias Airport.
Where to Stay in León
León has many accommodation options. Here are some places I recommend:
📍Budget Option: I spent one night at Globetrotter Urban Hostel when I hiked the Camino Francés and highly recommend it. The location is perfect, very close to the cathedral. I found the bed cozy and appreciated the privacy curtains provided.
📍Mid-Range Option: La Petit León often has some of the most affordable private rooms and bathrooms in the city. I spent one night there during my Camino and found it very comfortable.
📍Luxury Option: The Parador de León was originally built as a monastery and pilgrim hospital in the 12th century. I always find it extra special to stay at Paradores with ties like this to the Camino.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in León
You can get your Camino passport at the León Cathedral.
- Address: Pl. de Regla, s/n, 24003 León, Spain
- Hours:
- January-April: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
- May-September: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30-11:30 a.m., 3-8 p.m. Sunday
- October-December: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m. Sunday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago also sells passports.
- Address: Av. Independencia, 2, 5 Izq, 24001 León, Spain
- Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The León tourism office confirmed that the following locations sell credencials as well: Monasterio de Santa María de Carbaja, Real Colegiata de San Isidoro (Basílica de San Isidoro), Albergue de Peregrinos de San Francisco de Asís, and the shop León Típico.
Luggage Transfer Services in León
➡️ Correos (Spanish Post Office): León has a post office where you can arrange to send extra luggage on to Santiago de Compostela and store it there until you arrive. You can also arrange bag transfer to your next destination with them online.
- Address: Pl. Jardin de San Francisco, 2, 24004 León, Spain (in the city center here)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: Pricing starts at €20.95 and depends on the size of the bag. Bags can’t weigh more than 25kg.
- For sending to your next destination: around €7 per bag per day
➡️ Other companies also provide bag transfer services from town to town, such as:
- Jacotrans: Around €7 per bag per day (Camino Francés only)
- Caminofácil: Around €8 per bag per day (Camino Francés only)
11. Lugo, Spain (Camino Primitivo)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 62 miles (100 km), 4-5 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 7,913
Lugo is the second most popular starting point for the Camino Primitivo. Close to a third of pilgrims started there in 2024.
Many consider the Camino Primitivo to be the most challenging of the Camino routes, which is why some pilgrims choose to complete a shorter section of the route by starting in Lugo. Starting there avoids the hardest parts of the route while still providing the 100 km distance needed for a Compostela certificate.
Lugo is known for its UNESCO-recognized Roman walls that were built in the 3rd century. They’re the only Roman walls in the world that still stand fully intact today.
How to Get to Lugo
It’s easiest to fly into A Coruña, Spain and then take a bus for about a 1.5 hours to Lugo. Other options involve flying into Santiago de Compostela, Spain and taking a bus for about 2 hours or flying into Madrid, Spain and taking the train for about 5 hours.
Where to Stay in Lugo
Lugo has a variety of nice accommodation options. Here are some notable ones:
📍Budget Option: Some pilgrims have said Hostel Porton is their favorite along the Camino Primitivo. It has single beds instead of bunk beds. Plus, it has a nice bar and patio.
📍Mid-Range Option: Hostal ALBA Lugo offers cozy private rooms and bathrooms in the old town. Guests rave about the owner Pedro’s hospitality.
📍Luxury Option: Located in an 18th century manor house, Hotel Monumento Pazo de Orbán sits tucked away on a quiet side street by the old Roman wall. Guests say it’s charming, cozy, and has a great breakfast.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Lugo
You can get a passport at the Lugo Cathedral.
- Address: Praza Pío, 27001 Lugo, Spain
- Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 7-8:30 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The Iglesia Santiago “A Nova” sells them as well.
- Address: Rúa da Raíña, 2, 27001 Lugo, Spain
- Hours: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The Lugo tourism office told me you can also get passports at the Obispado de Lugo (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) and the Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago (6-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday).
Luggage Transfer Services in Lugo
➡️ Caminofácil: For shipping extra baggage on to Santiago de Compostela or sending your pack on to your next destination, check out Caminofácil.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ Pilbeo: This is another one of the many companies that will send your bag on to your next destination for you. Pricing is typically around €8 per bag per day.
12. Ponferrada, Spain (Camino de Invierno and Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 127-163 miles (205-263 km), 8-15 days (depending on whether you take the Camino Francés or Camino de Invierno)
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 6,804
Ponferrada is the official starting point of the Camino de Invierno. In 2024, 60% of pilgrims started the Camino de Invierno from there.
The city also sits along the Camino Francés. It’s not a hugely popular starting point among Francés pilgrims, but my guess is many bikers may start here. To get the Compostela certificate, bikers need 200 km and starting Ponferrada provides just enough distance.
With its Knight’s Templar castle built to protect pilgrims, I’d say Ponferrada is worth seeing. If you have the time to start somewhere a little bit earlier on the route than Sarria but not the time for the full Francés, then I recommend considering Ponferrada.
How to Get to Ponferrada
It’s easiest to fly into Madrid, Spain and take a bus or train over about 4-5 hours to Ponferrada.
You could also travel to León first, which is easier to reach from Madrid or by bus from the Asturias Airport. From León, take a bus or train for a little under 2 hours to reach Ponferrada.
Where to Stay in Ponferrada
I recommend staying near the castle and old town in Ponferrada. Here are a few options in that area of the city:
📍Budget Option: I stayed at Albergue Guiana-Hostel during my Camino. I found it to be very modern, clean, and comfortable. In addition to shared dorm rooms, the hostel also has private rooms.
📍Mid-Range Option: Hotel Los Templarios has clean and comfortable private rooms and is located in the center of the old town.
📍Luxury Option: Castillo Buenavista is a three-bedroom apartment rental right by the castle. Guests rave about their stays here, saying the owners are wonderful and that the apartment is well-equipped with tea, coffee, spices, and more.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Ponferrada
The tourism office told me that you can buy a pilgrim’s passport at San Nicolás de Flue Pilgrims’ Hostel.
- Address: C. Obispo Camilo Lorenzo, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain
- Hours: Opens at 2 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Albergue Guiana-Hostel sells credencials as well.
- Address: Av. el Castillo, 112, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain
- Hours: 6 a.m.-12 a.m. April-October; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. November-March
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
The tourism office said passports can also be purchased at Hostal La Encina, the shop La Cueva de la Mora, and the Parish Office (Despacho Parroquial) next to the Basilica de La Encina (2-4 p.m.).
Luggage Transfer Services in Ponferrada
➡️ Correos (Spanish Post Office): There’s a post office in Ponferrada where you can send any extra bags to Santiago de Compostela. You can also arrange bag transfer to your next destination via Correos online (Camino Francés only).
- Address: C. Gral. Vives, 1, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain (near the old town here)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: Pricing starts at €20.95 and depends on the size of the bag. Bags can’t weigh more than 25kg.
- For sending to your next destination: around €7 per bag per day
➡️ A number of other companies also provide bag transfer services from town to town as well:
- Pilbeo: Around €8 per bag per day (Camino del Invierno) or around €7 per bag per day (Camino Francés)
- Jacotrans: Around €7 per bag per day (Camino Francés only)
- Caminofácil: Around €8 per bag per day (Camino Francés only)
13. Irún, Spain (Camino del Norte)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 513 miles (825 km), 33-45 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 5,897
The official starting point of the Camino del Norte, Irún lies in northeast Spain just next to the border with France. It’s not far from the stunning city of San Sebastián.
Historically, Irún was an important port for the Romans. You can see Roman ruins and artifacts while visiting.
I haven’t personally been to Irún, but I’ve always loved other parts of the Basque Country. I find the food is good, and the views with the mountains and ocean are stunning.
How to Get to Irún
The nearest airports to Irún sit in Bilbao, Spain and Biarritz, France. From Bilbao, take a bus for about 2-3 hours.
From Biarritz, there are trains to Hendaye, France–just on the other side of the border from Irún–that take about one hour. From Hendaye, it’s easy to reach Irún via bus or taxi.
Where to Stay in Irún
There aren’t very many places to stay in Irún, but here are a few options:
📍Budget Option: Jakobi Pilgrim Hostel seems to be the only albergue in Irún. You can’t make reservations in advance. I would only plan to stay there if you know you can arrive around when they open at 4 p.m.
📍Mid-Range Option: For an affordable private room and bathroom, Pensión Lizaso appears to be the best option in town. Guests say it’s clean and comfortable.
📍Luxury Option: Alcázar Irún Centro Ciudad provides a comfortable place to stay near the start of the Camino del Norte and the old town.
Alternatively, for a truly luxurious experience, I recommend staying at Hotel Maria Cristina in the nearby city of San Sebastián, Spain. People rave about this hotel, with some saying it’s their favorite in the world. From San Sebastián, you can easily reach Irún via train, bus, or taxi and then start hiking.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Irún
In Irún, you can get a pilgrim’s passport at Jakobi Pilgrim Hostel.
- Address: Lesaca Kalea, 1, 20301 Irun, Gipuzkoa, Spain
- Hours: Opens at 4 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Other potential places you can get a pilgrims passport include the Parish of Santa María del Juncal, tourism office, and police station.
Luggage Transfer Services in Irún
➡️ Correos (Spanish Post Office): There are a couple post offices in Irún where you can send extra luggage on to Santiago de Compostela. You can also arrange bag transfer to your next destination online via Correos.
- Address: PZ, Ensanche Plaza, 6, 20302 Irun, Gipuzkoa, Spain (in the town center here)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: Pricing starts at €20.95 and depends on the size of the bag. Bags can’t weigh more than 25kg.
- For sending to your next destination: around €9 per bag per day
➡️ Caminofácil provides bag transfer services from town to town as well for about €15 per bag per day.
14. O Cebreiro, Spain (Camino Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 95 miles (153 km), 6-7 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 5,773
O Cebreiro is the fourth most popular starting point on for the Camino Francés. Situated atop a hill, O Cebreiro offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
If you are thinking about starting in Sarria but want mountain views, you should consider starting at O Cebreiro. That’s the last portion of the Camino Francés with great mountain views before you get more into the green forests and country roads of Galicia.
For a little more time in the mountains, consider starting in Villafranca del Bierzo. I LOVED that portion of the Camino. It reminded me of West Virginia in the U.S.
How to Get to O Cebreiro
O Cebreiro is probably the most remote starting point on this list, so there aren’t as many options to get there. I recommend flying into Santiago de Compostela, Spain and taking the bus from there. Typically there is one bus per day that goes directly to O Cebreiro.
There are additional buses from Santiago de Compostela that go to the nearby Pedrafita do Cebreiro. From there, you can walk (3.5 km) or take a taxi into O Cebreiro.
Where to Stay in O Cebreiro
I recommend booking in advance for any starting point, but even more so for O Cebreiro. There are very few places to stay in the village as it’s quite small and rural.
📍Budget Option: The Albergue Municipal de O Cebreiro is the only albergue in the village and cannot be booked ahead.
📍Mid-Range Option: Casa Navarro is highly rated. Pilgrims say the hosts are very friendly and helpful and that the rooms are comfortable and clean.
📍Luxury Option: Casa Antón O Cebreiro seems to be the nicest hotel in the area. Reviewers say it’s charming and has nice views. The hotel has a restaurant with good food.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in O Cebreiro
You can get a credencial at the Albergue Municipal de O Cebreiro.
- Address: Lugar Cebreiro, 17, 27671 Pedrafita do Cebreiro, Lugo, Spain
- Hours: 1-10 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in O Cebreiro
➡️ Caminofácil: For shipping extra luggage on to Santiago de Compostela or sending your pack on to your next destination, check out this company.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ A number of other companies can send your pack to your next destination as well:
15. Roncesvalles, Spain (Camino Francés)
🗺️ Distance to Santiago de Compostela: 462 miles (743 km), 29-34 days
🥾 Number of Pilgrims Who Started Here in 2024: 4,386
Roncesvalles is the sixth most popular Camino Francés starting point, shaving off the one to two days pilgrims spend journeying from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Some pilgrims start in Roncesvalles to skip the difficult trek over the Pyrenees from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, especially when it’s closed from November 1 through March 31.
If you’re visiting outside of the trail closure over the Pyrenees, I highly recommend starting in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port instead. The views crossing over the Pyrenees are spectacular and so worth it.
How to Get to Roncesvalles
It’s easiest to reach Roncesvalles via bus or taxi from Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona has a small airport and is also well connected via bus and train to other Spanish cities that have airports like Madrid, Bilbao, and Barcelona.
Where to Stay in Roncesvalles
There are only a few places to stay in Roncesvalles, so I recommend booking in advance if this is your starting point and you want to stay here the night before.
📍Budget Option: The Albergue de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles is the only albergue in the village and can be booked in advance here. I stayed here and found it one of the nicest municipal albergues on my Camino. It’s very large but can fill up if it’s busy season, so if you’re arriving later in the day, I would book something else.
📍Mid-Range Option: Casa Sabina has friendly staff and clean rooms. People say it’s a good value.
📍Luxury Option: Casa de los Beneficiados offers a comfortable stay in a renovated historic building. People say the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Where to Get Pilgrim’s Passport in Roncesvalles
You should be able to purchase pilgrim’s passports at the Albergue de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles.
- Address: Calle Ntra. Sra. de Roncesvalles, 10, 31650 Roncesvalles, Navarra, Spain
- Hours: 2-10 p.m.
- Passport Cost: 2 euros
Luggage Transfer Services in Roncesvalles
➡️ Caminofácil: For shipping extra luggage straight to Santiago de Compostela or sending your pack on to your next destination, check out this company.
- Contact: contacto@caminofacil.net, +34 610 798 138 (available on WhatsApp)
- Cost:
- For sending to Santiago de Compostela: TBC, I’ve reached out to confirm
- For sending to your next destination: around €8 per bag per day
➡️ A number of other companies can send your pack to your next destination as well:
Additional Camino Starting Points
If you want to see where else pilgrims started the Camino de Santiago in 2024, download my free Excel sheet with all the official data from the Pilgrim’s Office for the past two years, translated to English. There’s a tab in the Excel with all the starting points from 2023 and 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions when it comes to Camino de Santiago starting points.
Where do most people start the Camino Francés?
The most popular starting points for the Camino Francés, listed in order of popularity, are as follows: Sarria, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, León, O Cebreiro, and Ponferrada.
Where do most people start the Camino Portugués?
The most popular starting points for the Camino Portugués Central, listed in order of popularity, are as follows: Tui, Porto, Valença, Porriño, and Lisbon.
The most popular starting points for the Camino Portugués Coastal, listed in order of popularity, are as follows: Porto, Vigo, Baiona, A Guarda, and Viana do Castelo.
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