O Castro (Dozón) to Silleda
Numerous Galician parishes and the confluence with the Camino de Invierno at A Laxe, on the way to Silleda.
Best season: Year-round; consider shortening the stage at A Laxe if needed
Map
- O Castro (Dozón)
- Silleda
FEAACS track published by IGN. Follow current trail signs.
Source: IGN/CNIG · FEAACS · CC BY 4.0 · Accessed:
The Camino Bonsai Café team · Last editorial update:
From O Castro (Dozón) to Silleda is 28 km along the Vía de la Plata. It's stage 35, with 433 m of ascent and 684 m of descent, completed in about 7h. Difficulty: Moderate.
Toward the confluence with the Camino de Invierno
The stage is characterized by numerous places and parishes, with no technical difficulties and continuous but moderate elevation changes. Santo Domingo (Dozón), Puxallos, A Xesta, Botos, Donsión and Lalín are some of the settlements along the first stretch of the route.
At A Laxe (Bendoiro), the Vía de la Plata meets the Camino de Invierno, another Jacobean route that reaches Santiago. There's the option to shorten the route using the municipal albergue at A Laxe if you prefer a shorter day.
After A Laxe, the path continues through Bendoiro de Abaixo, Prado, A Ponte Taboada, Covas, Carral and Trasfontao to reach Silleda, the destination, which offers multiple accommodation options for pilgrims.
What the terrain is like, section by section
Terrain
Continuous but moderate elevation changes, with no notable technical difficulties.
Scenery
Numerous rural Galician parishes and places.
Path type
Rural tracks through numerous settlements.
Villages
Santo Domingo, Puxallos, A Xesta, Botos, Donsión, Lalín, A Laxe, Bendoiro de Abaixo, Prado, A Ponte Taboada, Covas, Carral and Trasfontao.
Water points
Good, thanks to the many villages along the route.
Shade
Variable in the Galician rural setting.
Traffic
Light, in a predominantly rural setting.
Key fact
At A Laxe, the Camino de Invierno joins the Vía de la Plata: there's a municipal albergue if you want to shorten the day.
Staying in Silleda
Silleda offers multiple accommodation options for pilgrims.
Accommodation in Silleda
Several pilgrims' albergues available: Santa Olaia, Turístico Silleda and Gran Albergue, in a shared dormitory.
Eating on this stage
Lalín and Silleda have a good range of dining options for pilgrims.
Inland Galician cuisine
Bars and restaurants with pilgrim's menus in the largest settlements of the stage.
Stops with history on this stage
The confluence with the Camino de Invierno
The point where the Vía de la Plata and the Camino de Invierno, another historic Jacobean route, meet.
One of the largest settlements on the stage
A good reference point and services midway through the route.
Stop for a moment at A Laxe: it's interesting to see how two historic Jacobean routes converge at a single point.
Getting there and back
If you're starting here: O Castro (Dozón) has limited connections; it's worth planning ahead.
If you need to get back from Silleda: it has bus connections with the main towns in the area.
What to know before this stage
Consider shortening at A Laxe
There's a municipal albergue if you prefer a shorter day.
Make the most of the many villages
They're good spots to recover strength during the route.
Compare the options in Silleda
There are several albergues at different prices: Santa Olaia, Turístico Silleda and Gran Albergue.
Notice the confluence of routes
At A Laxe, the Vía de la Plata and the Camino de Invierno meet.
Don't ruin this stage
Not considering the A Laxe option
It's a good spot to shorten the stage if you need it.
Not comparing prices in Silleda
There are several albergues priced between €10 and €17.50: compare before deciding.
Underestimating the total length
At 28 km, it's a long stage, though with no notable technical difficulties.
Not making the most of Lalín's services
It's a good town to stop at midway through the stage.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
One single guide with the recommended gear, useful services (insurance, eSIM) and transport options for the whole Camino.
Work out how much it will cost you
Set the days, route and type of trip, and we give you an estimate of the total cost with a full breakdown.
Everything you want to know before this stage
How many kilometers from O Castro (Dozón) to Silleda?
Is this stage difficult?
What is the A Laxe confluence?
Can the stage be shortened?
What accommodation options are there in Silleda?
Browse the stages
Things to do in Santiago de Compostela
Walking tour of the old town
Small-group walking tour of Santiago’s old town with a local guide.
Cathedral and Pórtico da Gloria
Guided visit to the Cathedral with access to the museum and the restored Pórtico da Gloria.
Queimada show and tasting
The traditional Galician flambéed drink, explained in a show designed for pilgrims.
Fisterra, Muxía and the Costa da Morte
The three unmissable stops of the "end of the world" in a full-day trip from Santiago.
Our top recommendation
Bonsai Café
You still have stages ahead, but once you reach Santiago you will have earned a good breakfast. Bonsai Café is right in the city centre, with weekend brunch, Berraco by Bou specialty coffee and the best cocktails to toast your arrival.
Map
- Bonsai Café
Transparency: this page contains affiliate links. If you book or buy through one of them, Guía del Camino de Santiago may receive a commission. Read our affiliate policy