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Arzúa, Galicia
Galicia

Arzúa

A lively market town on the last stretch before Santiago, famous for its local cheese Queso de Arzúa-Ulloa, one of the great Galician dairy products.

Points of interest
4 points of interest
Related stages
Stage 12, Stage 13

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Points of interest and accommodation in Arzúa

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Accommodation
Points of Interest
Free Tour

Where to Sleep

Where to Sleep — Arzúa

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Albergue de Arzúa in Arzúa Shelter

Albergue de Arzúa

Arzúa

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  • Bike Storage
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Locker
  • Stamp
  • WiFi
Hotel Suiza in Arzúa Hotel

Hotel Suiza

Arzúa

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • WiFi

Points of Interest

Highlights and landmarks to discover in Arzúa

Bar Porta Santa — Bar Bar

Bar Porta Santa

A welcoming bar in Arzúa with a pilgrim-friendly vibe, offering local wines, craft beers, and a place to rest before the last two days of walking.

Ask about the local queimada tradition — a Galician fire drink ritual.
Chapel of La Magdalena — Church Church

Chapel of La Magdalena

A 14th-century Gothic chapel, originally part of a pilgrim hospital run by the Augustinian order. A testament to the long history of Camino hospitality.

Cheese Museum of Arzúa — Museum Museum

Cheese Museum of Arzúa

A small museum dedicated to the traditional cheese-making process of Queso de Arzúa-Ulloa, a DO-protected cheese that has been produced here for centuries.

Tastings available. Pick up some cheese for the last days of walking.
Restaurante O Retiro da Costiña — Restaurant Restaurant

Restaurante O Retiro da Costiña

A charming restaurant in Arzúa known for its local cheese dishes and traditional Galician cuisine, a delicious stop before the final stretch to Santiago.

Try any dish featuring Arzúa-Ulloa cheese — you are in cheese country.

Related Stages

Stages of the Camino Primitivo passing through Arzúa