Early in Padrón, the morning mist still hangs between the houses. The first cars drive down the street as you walk out of town and into your final day. It’s about 24 kilometres along quiet paths and through Galician villages, with a few steep climbs. Nothing is extreme, but you’ll feel it in your legs.
From here on, you walk the same route as the pilgrims on the Caminho Português Central. That means it gets busier, and you share the same albergues. The last kilometres lead through the outskirts of Santiago, until you’re standing among the old streets by the cathedral. On the square in front of it, you’re welcome to just sit for a while. If you’re walking from May to September inclusive, book your bed in Santiago in advance, even if you haven’t booked anywhere so far.