Sarria
Spain · GaliciaES
Municipality
Sarria is a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Sarria. It is head of the region and the most popular starting point for the Camino de Santiago; many pilgrims choose Sarria because the distance from this point to Santiago allows them to cover the necessary kilometers to reach the Compostela, a certificate of accomplishment. King Alfonso IX of León died in Sarria in 1230 while making a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,726
- Coordinates
- 42.781, -7.414
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 700 m
Overview of Sarria
In Galicia, Spain, Sarria stands out as a small town. Some 13,726 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 700 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Sarria
Nature in Sarria
(2)Our data lists Caves and Geological Formations as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Sarria's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Galicia first, then drive or cycle into Sarria. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Sarria that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarria known for?
- Sarria is mainly a destination for nature, set in Galicia, Spain with around 13,726 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sarria?
- You can plan around Caves and Geological Formations in Sarria. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Sarria located?
- Administratively, Sarria sits in Galicia, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…