OVERVIEW
The Camino Walk in Northern Spain has been a spiritual journey since the Middle Ages. Back then it was believed that if a pilgrim took the journey their sins would be forgiven!
Today the walk attracts people from all over the world, searching for purpose and meaning. As a group of Christians, this is an intentional walk wanting to engage with others along The Way. Invite others for chats at night or as you walk, share your story of faith.
The walk ‘ends’ in the town of Santiago de Compostela, where it is believed the remains of the apostle James are held in the crypt under the Cathedral. For this reason, the walk is known as the Way of Saint James (even though his remains came by boat!). However, we are offerign an option to keep walking to Finisterre – which means end of the earth.
The scallop shell, found on the shores in Galicia, has long been the symbol of the Camino de Santiago, and is a common signpost along the path to guide pilgrims in the direction of Santiago.
Whatever your reason for walking you will be inspired by the beauty of God’s creation as you walk, you will encounter different people along the way and you will have Selah moments with God as you connect with Him on your walk.
We joined the Camino de Santiago tour in Spain. Lisa and her team could not have done a better job of preparing us for the walk, helping us with all our travel arrangements and ensuring that the entire group had a fantastic experience. Highlights for me were singing in a 12th century church in Portomarin, the deep trust developed within the group as we shared our struggles and joys, morning prayer together, walking down laneways with mossy trees, lovely meals, hot showers and especially time to reflect. The thrill of arriving in Santiago, and sense of achievement in managing the long walking days and receiving the Compostela certificate were great, but I think most of all it was the work God was doing in me and the friendships created in the group which will stay with me. Very grateful to Selah for combing incredible professionalism and faith in all that they do. Cathy, VIC 2024
Julian Dunham is married to Caroline and has four adult daughters. He is also an ordained Baptist minister who for the past fifteen years has been developing emerging leaders with Arrow Leadership in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Ghana and Kenya. Julian has visited Spain six times and has done three Camino Frances walks & ojne Camino del Norte. He loves singing, trekking, and speaks intermediate Spanish.
For Julian, the Camino is a ‘thin space’. In the busyness of life, it can be hard to connect with God, to hear his voice, and to speak with him. On the Camino, there is abundant time to reflect, to ask questions, to put some things to rest, and to open up to new beginnings.
Julian led our 2025 Camino del Norte, and again hopes that on Camino our hearts will develop inward, upward, and outward. Reflecting on our inner world, who we are and what’s important to us. Deepening our relationship with God, who He is, what He thinks about us and what he calls us to. Strengthening our relationships with others, who can we bless and with whom might we need to set things right.
ITINERARY
HOTEL: Hotel Ganivet or similar, Madrid
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HOTEL: Hotel Alfonso IX or similar
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First stop at Barbadelo – visit the Romanesque Church of Santiago
Continue through Rente, Mercado da Serra, and Leiman, with beautiful rolling farmlands
Rest and lunch at Ferreiros or Miras, where you’ll find small cafés serving sandwiches, tortillas, and empanadas.
Continue walking, passing the 100 km marker, a photo-worthy milestone for pilgrims!
Enjoy quiet forest paths with dappled shade and gentle climbs in the afternoon.
Arrive at Portomarín, crossing the iconic bridge over the Miño River.
Climb the steps into the town centre and explore the relocated Church of San Nicolás, moved stone by stone when the old town was flooded for the reservoir. Assuming we get permission we will gather at the church to sing.
HOTEL: Hotel Villajardin or similar, Portomarin
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Continue through Hospital da Cruz and Ventas de Narón.
Stop for lunch at Ligonde or Eirexe—quaint villages with cafés offering traditional Galician fare.
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Breakfast at your hotel in Palas de Rei. Begin your walk through charming Galician countryside—forests, small farms, and mossy stone walls. Pass through San Xulián do Camiño and O Coto, two peaceful hamlets with simple churches.
Stop at Leboreiro, a tiny village with a pretty 13th-century church and ancient pilgrim hospital ruins.
Cross the medieval Furelos Bridge before entering the outskirts of Melide.
Arrive in Melide, one of the most traditional Galician towns on the Camino.
Make sure you try pulpo a la gallega (Galician-style octopus) at a local pulpería—a famous specialty of the town, for either lunch or dinner.
Free time to explore the town or rest at the hotel this afternoon.
Optional visits: Church of Sancti Spiritus, Ethnographic Museum, or the bustling main square
HOTEL: Hotel TBC, Melide
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Stop for a coffee or juice at one of the roadside cafés popular with fellow pilgrims.
Continue through Castañeda, historically known for pilgrims depositing limestone to be used in the construction of the Santiago Cathedral.
Walk through shaded trails and across small bridges over gently flowing streams. Selah.
Arrive in Arzúa, a lively Camino town known for its creamy local cheese (queixo de Arzúa-Ulloa)
Lunch in town—try a cheese tasting or a pilgrim menu with soup, meat or fish, and dessert
In the afternoon an optional visit to the Church of La Magdalena, a former Augustinian monastery.
Free time to rest, explore local shops, or grab an afternoon café con leche.
Hotel: TBC, Arzua
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Breakfast at your hotel in Arzúa, then depart town on forested paths and country lanes lined with stone walls and shaded by oak and eucalyptus trees.
Walk through small villages like Calle, Salgueiro, and A Peroxa - take time to pray or journal along quiet woodland stretches.
Perhaps a rest stop at A Brea or Rúa – cafés and shady picnic spots are good for a break.
Continue through A Calle and San Antón, gradually approaching O Pedrouzo
Arrive in O Pedrouzo (also called Arca do Pino) – a small town with all pilgrim services and a quiet atmosphere
Check in to your hotel with free time to relax, visit the local church, or enjoy an ice cream or coffee in the town square. Optional walk to a peaceful lookout or nature area nearby.
HOTEL: Hotel TBC, O’Pedrouzo
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Begin the final stage with quiet wooded paths through Amenal and San Paio.
Gradual climb to Lavacolla, where medieval pilgrims traditionally washed before entering Santiago.
Continue on to Monte do Gozo ("Mount of Joy")—the first place pilgrims catch sight of the spires of the Cathedral of Santiago. Pause here for reflection, prayer, and group photos.
Descend into the city through urban neighbourhoods as a group.
Arrive at the Praza do Obradoiro, the grand plaza in front of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Soak in the moment—you’ve arrived!
Time for hugs, celebration, photos, and personal prayer at the cathedral façade.
Hotel check-in in Santiago—centrally located for easy access to the cathedral and historic quarter
Free time to explore, rest, or visit the Pilgrim Office to collect your Compostela (certificate of completion)
HOTEL: Hotel San Lorenzo, Santiago de Compostela
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Remainder of the day is free with a special final dinner tonight.
HOTEL: Hotel San Lorenzo, Santiago de Compostela
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Selah is offering the optional extension to Finisterre (the "end of the earth") as a powerful continuation for pilgrims who want to go further in reflection and solitude.
Depart the city via the Rua de San Lourenzo and walk past the Sarela River valley—a peaceful, green area behind the city. Gradually climb into quiet woodlands with views back toward Santiago—your last glimpse of the cathedral spires. Pass Sarela de Abaxio, Moas, and Mar de Ovellas, remote Galician hamlets
Perhaps a stop for lunch or a snack in Alto do Vento or Carballo, where there are basic cafés and rest spots.
Cross the medieval Ponte Maceira, a beautiful stone bridge over the Tambre River—a highlight of the day!
The village of Ponte Maceira is one of the most picturesque on the entire Finisterre route.
Final gentle ascent through quiet paths and eucalyptus groves before reaching Negreira, a larger town with a strong pilgrim welcome.
Optional visit: Pazo de Cotón, a historic manor house in the centre of town.
HOTEL: TBC, Negreira
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Enjoy views of the Xallas River valley and the Galician countryside, dotted with granaries and stone walls.
Lunch break in Santa Mariña or Bon Xesús—small cafés or rest areas available depending on the season.
Cross rural paths and open plateaus with stunning sky views—on a clear day, you can feel the world opening up.
Arrive in Olveiroa, a tiny stone village that feels timeless. Optional: Visit the old washing fountain, granaries (hórreos), and church of Santiago.
HOTEL: TBC, Olveiroa
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Quiet, remote paths through nature—ideal for silence, prayer, and solitude with fFew villages or facilities, so pack water and snacks.
Reach Dumbría—a good rest spot with a café and the chance to refill supplies.
Continue on through Senande and Vilastose, with shaded trails and stretches of open land; enjoy first glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean as you get closer to the coast!
Final stretch takes you through Moraime with its old Romanesque monastery.
Arrive in Muxía, a peaceful fishing town by the sea, less touristy than Finisterre.
There will be an optional visit to the Santuario da Virxe da Barca, perched on the rocky shore—deeply moving place of reflection and prayer.
Hotel: TBC, Muxia
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Few villages or services—carry water and snacks for longer stretches.
Pass through Lires, a good place to rest and recharge at the halfway point.
Continue walking with glimpses of the Atlantic on your right as you move toward the final cape.
Final kilometres bring you back to the sea, with fresh coastal air and ocean views welcoming you to the edge of the world.
Arrive in Finisterre (Fisterra), the westernmost point of the Camino.
Optional final walk (2.5 km) to the Faro de Finisterre (lighthouse) and the 0.0 km marker—a powerful closing ritual for many pilgrims. Bring a small stone or token to leave as a symbol of release.
Sunset at the cape is an unforgettable experience, if timing allows.
HOTEL: TBC, Finisterre
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HOTEL: TBC, Finisterre
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Selah can assist you with transport (rail, bus or flight) to Madrid/Barcelona or beyond. Note: Accommodation on Easter Sunday will be heavily booked.
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Highlights
- Madrid
- Walk the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago (approx 115 kms)
- Option to continue walking another 116kms to Finisterre over 6 days
- Enjoy the great outdoors mixing and meeting intentionally with others
- Pilgrims Mass in Santiago and see the relic of the apostle James
- No albergues, hotel stays in every place
TOUR INCLUDES
Travel with
like-minded people
Christian
Tour Leaders
Option of land
only package
Option of upgrading
to single room
Meals
Sights and entry
fees listed
OUR PRICING
| Category | Description | Twin PP | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full tour Camino + Finisterre | Madrid to Finisterre EARLYBIRD | $5,350.00 | $5,775.00 |
| Camino walk only | Madrid to Santiago EARLYBIRD | $3,650.00 | $4,499,00 |
| Full tour incl airfare from Australia | Subject to availability EARLYBIRD | $7,749.00 | $6,880.00 |
| Camino to Santiago & airfare from Australia | Subject to availability EARLYBIRD | $6,030.00 | $8,160.00 |
| Local payment | Please give this to the tour leader at the start of the tour | EUR50 | EUR50 |
Price is based on a minimum of 15 passengers.
EARLYBIRD PRICING FOR BOOKINGS BY MONDAY 16 JULY 2025. FROM TUESDAY 17 JULY THE TOUR PRICE WILL INCREASE BY $200 PER PERSON.
