Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain/ Camino de Santiago

Our first Living Waters Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain will take place July 2–12, 2027, led by Cassie Sexton-Riggs and Jennie Churchman.

This sacred journey invites Living Waters Disciples to walk the historic Camino de Santiago, engaging in daily travel, prayer, and reflection alongside fellow pilgrims.

The cost is $2400 plus airfare, with a $500.00 deposit required. Final payment is due May 5, 2027.

Participants must be able to walk up to 10 miles daily and hold a valid passport through January 2028. Space is limited.

For registration information fill out the form below and Cassie Sexton-Riggs will contact you.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, July 2nd

All travelers arrive in Madrid – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

Welcome Dinner

Saturday, July 3rd

Madrid > Sarria
Take train to Sarria

Receive pilgrim passports & register for Camino de Santiago

Check into Accommodations
Local Dinner in Sarria

Sunday, July 4th

Sarria > Portomarín
22.5 km (14 miles)

Pass through Spanish villages and encounter Galician barns

Stop at Romanesque Church
Check into Accommodations
Local Dinner in Portomarín

Monday, July 5th

Portomarín > Palas del Rei
26 km (16miles)
Ascend the Serra de Logonde

Pass through villages of Gonzar and Ventas de Naron
Visit sculpture of Pilgrim of Santiago
Check into Accommodations
Local Dinner in Palas del Rei

Tuesday, July 6th

Palas del Rei > Melide
15 km (9 miles)
Arrive in Melide for lunch
Check into accommodations
Enjoy historical town
Local Dinner in Melide

Wednesday, July 7th

Melide > Arzua
15 km (9 miles)

Hike along eucalyptus trees and pass over the River Catasol

Check into accommodations
Dinner in Arzua

Thursday, July 8th

Arzua > Rua
17 km (11 miles)

Hike through quiet forests and small villages
Check into accommodations
Dinner in Lavacolla

Friday, July 9th

Rua > Santiago
14 km (9 miles)

Visit the Pilgrim monument on route

Arrive at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral – UNESCO World Heritage Site

(End of the Camino de Frances)
Check into Accommodations
Celebratory Dinner in Santiago

Saturday, July 10th

Santiago de Compostela – Finisterre
Visit Finisterre, “End of The World”
Enjoy lunch in this colorful coastal village
Visit the cape of Finisterre for the “End of the World” view

Return to Santiago
Dinner

Sunday, July 11th

Santiago de Compostela – Catedrais Beach

Visit the coastal rock formations “Catedrales” – Natural Monument of Galicia

Goodbye Dinner

10 Monday, July 12th

Farewell breakfast

Departing flights from Santiago de Compostela – Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport