Pedrouzo

Pedrouzo ©Panoramio José Carminatti

Despite the Camino not passing directly through the urban centre of Pedrouzo, it does border around it and, for this reason, coupled with the fact that it is situated at an ideal distance from compostela, (18 kilometres) many pilgrims choose to deviate less than one kilometre from the route to rest and eat in this location.

From this location only four hours remain on the journey to Santiago. The enclave, the capital of a farming parish, offers all kinds of services.

What to see in O Pedrouzo? Heritage and monuments

O Pedrouzo is not only a place of passage, but also has its own heritage that makes it relevant for the pilgrims who end up there. your stage. Although it is relegated by the proximity and spectacular nature of Santiago, we must not downplay the historical legacy that we can find in O Pedrouzo.

• Church of Santa Eulalia de Arca: it could go unnoticed due to its whitewashed, contemporary walls, but it hides an ornate temple in the neoclassical style inside. What stands out the most is its altar in the shape of a scallop, the symbol most linked to the Camino. 
• Crucero de O Pedrouzo: this monument was moved from its original enclave to place it in the center of a roundabout. In this way, it is a symbol that quickly identifies Pedrouzo and fulfills the function of a crossroads.
• Church of Santa María de Gonzar: this church in the parish of O Pino is framed in the Baroque style. It is located in a privileged environment, surrounded by nature, and next to it we find a large cruise ship and the old rectory. Inside, the tomb of Josefa de la Torre, known as “A espiritada” or “The sick woman from Gonzar”. It is said that she went, it is said, for more than thirty years without eating or drinking, which gave her a reputation as a saint. 

O Pedrouzo festivities: Dates and traditions

O Pedrouzo celebrates the festivities of San Pedro, on June 29. A popular pilgrimage is organized in the hermitage of Santa Irene, which is lived accompanied by the whole town with the typical events of the patron saint festivities. These days, in O Pedrouzo we can see festivals and orchestras, and accompany it with traditional Galician cuisine

However, there is a celebration that makes O Pedrouzo famous, and it is the Feast of the Rooster and Horse Show. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, with a Celtic fair, equine exhibitions and exhibitions of roosters and hens of the Piñeira breed. This weekend there will be 10,000 people in O Pedrouzo, which far exceeds the 500 registered inhabitants of the town.

• Festivals of San Pedro: June 29
• Fair of the Rooster and Exhibition Horse: first Sunday of August

How to get to O Pedrouzo? Main connections

Given the proximity of O Pedrouzo to Compostela, there are good communications between the Galician capital and this town. To access it by car we have to take the N-547 (Lugo-Santiago), but there are also bus routes that take us there. from Santiago. 

Where to sleep in O Pedrouzo

Despite its small population, in O Pedrouzo we find many hostels and other alternative accommodation. It is understandable, since it is the last stage before reaching Santiago and it is where the pilgrims of the Primitive Way and the French Way converge. Although there is so much variety, in the high season months it is a very busy town and the squares fill up.

O Pedrouzo and the Camino de Santiago

The last big stop before reaching Compostela is in O Pedrouzo. Whether we come from the Primitive Way or the French Way, we will pass through here, since both routes join a few stages back. 

It is a pity that this stage does not have an attractive route, because it has been altered due to recent constructions such as the Lavacolla airport. Even so, there are beautiful sections before reaching the climb to Monte do Gozo, which gives us the first views of the towers of the Cathedral.