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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port / The town has all the facilities you're likely to need.
There is a wide variety of accommodation ranging
Donibane-Garazi from pilgrim hostels to luxury hotels. Many hostels,
Municipal hostel (32, 10 breakfast included) hotels and guesthouses (Chambres d'Hte) are on rue
Refuge Municipal / Accueil Plerin up rue de la de la Citadelle in the old town, and the parallel Place
Citadelle, near the top of the hill on the left. If it's not du Gnral de Gaulle. About a 10 minute walk from
open ask in the Pilgrims Office a short distance down the railway station. There are also many restaurants in
the street. Website: www.aucoeurduchemin.org this area. The Pilgrims Office / Acceuil St Jacques
Private Hostel (18, 30 with evening meal and is also on rue de la Citadelle near the top of the hill.
breakfast, April to October) Beilari (was L'Esprit They can give you a Credencial, information and
du Chemin) on rue de la Citadelle opposite the advice on weather conditions, and help finding
Pilgrims Office. Communal evening meal where accommodation, etc. Open until 22:00 in summer. If
pilgrims introduce themselves. They also do packed it's not open ask in the municipal hostel, which is
lunches. Reservations on their website next door. There's a Championsupermarket and a
www.beilari.info or 05 59 37 24 68 bank on Avenue du Ja Ala. On Place du Gnral de
Private Hostel (25, 10) Sur le Chemin - Au Chant Gaulle there's a Tourist Information, a pharmacy
du Coq at 36 rue de la Citadelle, just down from the and a bank.
Pilgrims Office. Tel 06 74 31 02 83
Private hostel (24, 15, April to October) Auberge If you find this guide useful please consider
du Plerin at 25 rue de la Citadelle. Recently opened making a donation towards its upkeep. Your
in a beautifully renovated building. Kitchen. They do contribution will help ensure that it will still be
a communal evening meal. Reservations on their kept up-to-date and made available free to future
website www.aubergedupelerin.com or 05 59 49 10
pilgrims. Also, for a US$5 donation youll be able
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Private Hostel (15, 15) Gte Buen Camino at 30 rue
guide (with maps, altitude profiles, etc.) and a
de la Citadelle. They do an evening meal and
breakfast. New in 2016. Website: copy of our best-selling Practical Prepartion
www.gitebuencamino.com Tel 06 63 26 12 02 book, with everything you need to know before
Private Hostel (11, 16) Gte Ultreia at 8 rue de la you set off. See our website:
Citadelle. Kitchen. Breakfast. Run by two ex- www.caminoguide.net
pilgrims. Reservations from their website:
www.ultreia64.fr or 06 80 88 46 22 There are two routes between Saint-Jean-
Pied-de-Port and Roncesvalles. The lower
Private Hostel (20, 15 with breakfast) Auberge le right route goes through Valcarlos, and the
Chemin vers l'Etoile on rue d'Espagne which is down higher left route goes through Orisson. In
the bottom of rue de la Citadelle and across the winter it's important to ask in Saint-Jean
bridge. Kitchen, laundry facilities. They do evening about weather conditions. Both routes are
difficult in snow or high winds and the
meals and breakfast. Some negative reports. Tel 05
left route is often impassable in winter.
59 37 20 71 In mountainous areas such as these, weather
Private Hostel (15, 20 with evening meal and conditions can change very quickly.
breakfast) Maison Kaserna also on rue d'Espagne. Leaving Saint-Jean walk down rue de la
Reported friendly with good food. Tel 05 59 37 65 17 Citadelle, under the arch of Porte
d'Espagne and up rue d'Espagne, continuing
straight under another arch and up a hill
Private Hostel (15, 15) Refuge Esponda on Place for about 100m until you reach a junction
du Trinquet in the centre of town. Kitchen. Tel 06 79 with a small sign on a lamppost indicating
07 52 52 the two routes.
Private hostel (16, 18) Albergue La Coquille Right route 24km / 6 hrs via Valcarlos. The lower
Napolen on the left branch of the Camino 800m out route.
of St-Jean. Evening meals and breakfast. Also private After turning right on to this route
continue straight to the main road which
rooms. Website lacoquillenapoleon.simplesite.com you follow to the left. After about 500m
Tel 06 62 25 99 40 there is a signposted turn to the right
down a side road. Follow the signs for
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Valcarlos / Luzaide and Roncevaux (French 17km / 4 hrs to Roncesvalles from Orisson
for Roncesvalles). (walking time NOT adjusted for ascent and
9km / 2 hrs to Arnguy, this village descent).
(almost like a Basque Berlin) is divided by Left and right route rejoin in...
the Spanish / French border. Shops,
restaurants and cafs. Roncesvalles / Roncevaux /
Entering Navarra and Spain
Between Arnguy and Valcarlos there are two Orreaga
options; walk on the road or a narrow path Monastery hostel (183, 12, or cheaper if you're in
through the village of Ondarolle. The road the basement) Albergue de Peregrinos de
is less strenuous but also less attractive.
Roncesvalles in a newly renovated part of the
12km / 3 hrs to Valcarlos / Luzaide monastery. Microwaves, laundry facilities. Run by
Municipal hostel (24, 10 with breakfast) on Plaza Dutch volunteers. Opens at 13:00, closes at 22:00.
de Santiago on the ground floor of the school. Stupendous, modern facilities. The old Albergue
Kitchen with microwave and coffee machine. If it's Itzandegia (which has perfectly adequate facilities) is
closed ask in the town hall or (the shop) Venta still used as an overflow. In winter pilgrims are
Ardandegia or the tourist office. accommodated in the main monastery building.
Shop, cafs, pharmacy and a bank. Cafs. The Pilgrims Office / Oficina de
Off-road parts of this route may be Informacin al Peregrino is through one of the
difficult in snow, in which case it's doors to the right of the main entrance to the
advisable to follow the main road.
Ascending 400m to the pass, Puerto de monastery. They can give you a Credencial. Tourist
Ibaeta (altitude 1057m) and descending Information in the old mill, left of the main entrance
100m to arrive in Roncesvalles after 12km / to the monastery. There is a special blessing for
3 hrs from Valcarlos (allow extra time for pilgrims during the final mass which starts at 20:00
the ascent).
Monday to Friday and 18:00 at weekends.
Left route (Route Napoleon) 24km / 6 hrs 3km / hr to Burguete, cafs on and near
Ascends 330m to... the Camino open for breakfast. One, a
5km / 1 hrs to Honto / Hontto little after where the Camino turns right,
is also a bakery. Guesthouses, a bank, a
Private hostel (22, 14) Auberge Ferme Ithurburia pharmacy and a shop - however, most
to the left of the Camino. They do an evening meal businesses won't be open if you're passing
and breakfast. It's advisable to reserve 05 59 37 11 through early in the morning.
The Camino takes an abrupt right turn at
17. Website: www.gites-de-france-64.com/ferme- the red Santander sign.
ithurburia
Ascends 250m to... 6km / 1 hrs to Espinal /
2km / hr to Orisson Aurizberri
Private hostel (18, 31 with evening meal and Private hostel (28, 10, Easter to October)
breakfast) Refuge Orisson. On the Camino on the Albergue Irugoienea on Calle Oihanilun in Barrio
right in an isolated location. Their caf does snacks Santiago which is left at the main road. Laundry
during the day and an evening meal. During peak facilities. They do evening meals and breakfast and
times they rent spaces in tents. It's advisable to will pick you up from Roncesvalles and drop you
reserve well in advance. Tel 05 59 49 13 03 Website: back there in the morning. Also private rooms.
www.refuge-orisson.com Reservations possible from their website
Caf with sandwiches, Basque cakes, etc. www.irugoienea.com Tel 649 412 487
Ascends 650m to the pass at Col Lepoeder Private hostel (30, 12) Albergue Haizea on Calle
(altitude 1450m) before descending 500m to
Roncesvalles. Saroiberri, also left at the main road. They have a
Entering Spain and Navarra caf / restaurant and private rooms. Reservations
There are two options when descending into from their website www.hostalhaizea.com or on 948
Roncesvalles, the one to the left is quite 760 379.
a steep descent through the forest, while
Caf (basic), bakery and shop on the main street.
the one to the right is slightly longer, 5km / 1 hrs to Viskarret, cafs at the
descending more gently along an unpaved start of the village and on main square,
road, via the church at Puerto de Ibaeta. shop on your left when leaving the village.
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2km / hr to Linzoain, then 8km / 2 hrs Under new management since 2015 and reported
from Linzoain to Zubiri with a 300m descent
much improved.
into the valley of the river Arre.
The Camino continues straight along the Private hostel (6, 16 including breakfast, March
riverbank and doesn't go through the to October) Bide Ederra turn left after crossing the
village of Zubiri which is on the other bridge. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 948 304 692
side of the bridge. Private hostel (40, 11, April to October) Albergue
15km / 3 hrs to Zubiri San Nicols on Calle Sorandi, turn right after
Private hostel (12, 15 with breakfast) Albergue crossing the bridge, near the supermarket. Kitchen,
Ro Arga Ibaia in the first building on the left after laundry facilities. They do evening meals and
crossing the bridge. Kitchen. Also private rooms. Tel breakfast. New in 2015. Good early reports. Tel 619
680 104 471 559 225
Private hostel (24, 10, March to October) Supermarket, turn right after crossing the bridge on
Albergue Zaldiko, on the right after you cross the Calle San Nicols, and continue for 200m. The
bridge to enter the village. Microwaves. Cramped village caf has irregular opening hours.
dorms. Tel 609 736 420 4km / 1 hr to Zuriain
Private Hostel (57, 16 with breakfast, April to Private hostel (16, 9 or 12 with breakfast)
October) El Palo de Avellano. From the bridge, Parada de Zuriain on the left just over the bridge.
continue straight to the church and turn right on to the Laundry facilities. They also do evening meals. Tel
main road, Avenida de Roncesvalles, the hostel is on 699 556 741
the right. Laundry facilities. Evening meal. Also Caf.
private rooms. Tel 666 499 175
Municipal Hostel (68, 8, April to October) 3km / hr to Zabaldika
Albergue de Peregrinos de Zubiri. Turn right at the Parish hostel (18, donativo, May to September)
church and continue along Avenida de Roncesvalles Albergue Parroquial de Zabaldika, in a historic
and it's on your left after about 200m. Basic kitchen building just beside the church of San Esteban (see
with coffee and snack machines. Has seen better below). Kitchen, laundry facilities. Communal
days. If locked call 628 324 186. evening meal. Breakfast. Positive reports.
Private hostel (12, 15 with breakfast, March to Municipal (60, 10, April to October) Albergue
October) Albergue Segunda Etapa, across the road Municipal de Huarte on Plaza San Juan in Huarte,
from the Municipal. Laundry facilities, microwaves. which is about 2km off the Camino. After Zuriain,
New in 2016. Tel 697 186 560 instead of climbing the hill continue along the road
Private hostel (20, 15) Albergue Suseia continue until you come to Huarte, once in the town it's
past the Municipal Hostel, past the swimming pool signposted. Kitchen, laundry facilities. The town of
about 200m and it's on a street of new houses on the Huarte has all facilities. Ask in the hostel for
left called Calle Murelu. Laundry facilities. Evening directions back to the Camino. Tel 948 333 413
meal. Tel 948 304 353 4km / 1 hr to Villava
Shops, cafs and a bank. In summer you might be Parish hostel (36, 8, March to November)
able to use the swimming pool in the sports centre Hermanos Maristas / Trinidad de Arre in the building
(5). Pensin Goikoa, left at the church, has been on your right as you cross the bridge over the river
recommended, tel 679 622 310. Ultzama. Kitchen, laundry facilities. The hostel is in a
On the square in front of the church, Bar Baserri, beautiful, old building and has a nice, enclosed
does a good Pilgrim Menu, Caf de Camino opens at garden.
06:00. Just beside Caf de Camino is a well-stocked Municipal Hostel (50, 11,50, February to
sports shop. November) in Villava on Calle Atarrabia, after the
The Camino by-passes Larrasoaa. If you
want to visit the village you'll have to
Parish Hostel continue along the Camino and it's to
cross the river. the left. Laundry facilities, microwaves. Tel 948 517
731
5km / 1 hrs to Larrasoaa On the Camino through Villava there are shops and
Municipal hostel (36, 8, February to December) several cafs, which open for breakfast, a bank, a
Albergue de peregrinos del Concejo de Larrasoaa pharmacy and a municipal swimming pool.
on Calle San Nicols. Near the church. Kitchen.
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It's suburban streets from here to Camino veers right. Kitchen. Tel 948 046 449
Pamplona. The Camino turns right shortly
NOTE: during San Fermnes (7 - 14 July) there is
before a roundabout with a fountain in the
middle and crosses a main road and turns no pilgrim accommodation in Pamplona.
right. When you see a 'zig-zag' footbridge Pamplona, with a population of 197,000, is the
over the river, this is the quickest way to biggest city on the Camino Francs and has all
Casa Paderborn, otherwise continue straight services you're likely to need. Tourist Information
along the riverbank to Puente de la
Magdalena.
on Plaza Consistorial, next to the Ayuntamiento.
Supermarket Carrefour on Calle Mayor which is
5km / 1 hrs to Pamplona / Irua on the Camino is open all day and Sunday morning.
Private hostel (26, 6, March to October) Casa Pilgrim shop Caminoteca on Calle de Curia, open
Paderborn, cross the zig-zag bridge or turn left from 07:00 every day March to October, has
immediately after Puente de la Magdalena. It's on the everything for pilgrims, run by pilgrims from
banks of the river. Run by German volunteers. Hungary. Caf / Bakery Granier open from 07:00
Laundry facilities. Breakfast. Small garden by the on Calle Zapatera. Locutorio / Call Shop for SIM
river. Tel 948 211 712 cards, internet, faxing, printing, on Calle San
Private Hostel (20, 15 with breakfast) Albergue Lorenzo, right off Calle Mayor. Free WiFi on Plaza
Casa Ibarrola on Calle del Carmen, which is on the del Castillo. If you need to forward excess luggage
Camino just as it enters the old city. Kitchen, there's a Post Office / Correos on Paseo Sarasate,
Laundry facilities. Capsule beds, good facilities, just south west of Plaza del Castillo, open Monday to
positive reports. Tel 692 208 463 Friday 08:30 to 20:30 and Saturday 09:30 to 14:00.
Private Hostel (24, 15 with breakfast) Iruako There are also has hotels to suit everyone's pockets.
Aterpea also on Calle del Carmen, on the left. However, beware! Pamplona is popular for party /
Kitchen, Laundry facilities. Spacious, modern. New stag / hen weekends and some of the accommodation
in 2015. Tel 948 044 637 around the centre also caters for this clientle.
Private hostel (46, 18 with breakfast) Plaza Pensin Escaray on Calle Nuevo has singles from
Catedral just opposite the cathedral on Calle 20 and is recommended. The famous running of
Navarrera. Kitchen, Laundry facilities. New in 2015. the bulls / encierro takes place here during the San
Tel 948 591 336 Fermn festival from 7 to 14 July. During this time
Municipal Hostel (114, 8, closed Christmas) Jess this otherwise pleasant and beautiful city becomes
y Mara on Calle Compaa near the cathedral. something resembling Backpacker Hell.
Kitchen, Laundry facilities. Under the management If you get lost leaving Pamplona head for
of Aspace, an organisation which offers employment the Ciudadela fortress at the corner of
Avenida del Ejrcito and Avenida del Pio
to people with special needs. Comfortable, modern. XII. The path through the park, with the
Pamplona's original pilgrim hostel. Tel 948 222 644 fortress to your left, is the Camino. It's
Private hostel (24, 16) Hostel Ciudadela on Calle clearly marked. Follow it out of the park
Ciudadela, left from the Camino at the end of Calle on to Calle de la Fuente del Hierro.
Mayor. Kitchen. Tel 616 786 479 5km / 1 hrs to Cizur Menor
Private Hostel (30, 16 including breakfast and Order of Malta hostel (27, 4, May to September)
towels) Hostel Hemingway, from the Camino turn left Albergue Sanjuanista beside the church on your left
down Calle Estafeta and continue straight on Calle as you enter the village. Kitchen. Tel 616 651 330
Amaya for about 500m. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Private Hostel (52, 10, March to October)
Tel 948 983 884 Albergue Roncal a little further up, turn right at the
Private hostel (26, 15) Aloha Hostel, leave Plaza crossroads. Nice garden, kitchen, vending machines
del Castillo by its south west corner, walk down for coffee, drinks and snacks. Tel 670 323 271.
Avenida San Ignacio to a roundabout, it's on Calle Shop and a pharmacy. The restaurant / caf Asador El
Sangesa opposite and a little left. Kitchen. Good Tremendo does a Pilgrim Menu. Fiestas Exaltacin
reports. Tel 648 289 403 de la Santa Cruz 14 September, San Andrs Apstol
Private hostel (22, 16) Albergue Xarma on Calle 30 November.
Baja Navarra. The easiest way to get to it is from is to Ascends 350m and descends 250m over the
continue straight across the bridge at the roundabout next 12km.
with the fountain before entering the city where the
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6km / 1 hrs to Zariquiegui / Private hostel (36, 8, Easter to September)

Albergue Usda. Near the church, left from the
Zarikiegi Camino. Kitchen with microwaves and a courtyard
Private hostel (22, 10, March to October) El with a fig tree. Tel 676 560 927
Albergue de Zariquiegui on Calle San Andrs, left at Bakery, small shop and pharmacy on the square in
the church. Laundry facilities, microwaves. They do a front of the church. Two cafs / restaurants with
pilgrim menu, reported to be good. Tel 670 360 888 Pilgrim Menus, one opposite the hostel and another
Private hostel (18, 10) Albergue San Andrs on on a nearby street corner.
Calle Camino de Santiago, straight on past the church There are two routes to get to Puente la
Reina. Leaving Obanos there are steps down
and it's on the right. Kitchen. Tel 948 353 876 left which lead you on a slightly
Caf San Andrs opens early. Shop. meandering path away from the road.
Descends 250m, on loose gravel which must Alternatively, if you choose to continue
be tackled with care, to... straight ahead you can follow a path
6km / 1 hrs to Uterga parallel to the road passing Albergue
Jakue.
Private hostel (16, 10, March to October) Camino
del Perdn on Calle Mayor on the left. Caf and 3km / hr to Puente la Reina /
restaurant with a good Pilgrim Menu downstairs. Gares
Laundry facilities. Friendly hostel with good food. Private hostel (85, 13, April to September)
Tel 948 344 598 Albergue / Hotel Jakue on the side of the main road
Private hostel (24, 10) Casa Baztn also on Calle before the town. In the basement of a hotel with caf
Mayor. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel and restaurant. Newly renovated. Kitchen, laundry
691 840 408 facilities. Excellent, eat-all-you-can buffet-style
Caf. evening meal 13. Also breakfast. Tel 948 341 017
Fresh drinking water from the village drinking font Religious Hostel (100, 5) Padres Reparadores, near
with its famous inscription, De Pamplona a Puente, the church as you enter the town. Kitchen, laundry
en Uterga la mejor fuente / From Pamplona to facilities, big garden with lots of clothes lines,
Puente (la Reina), in Uterga the best fountain, generally good facilities. Tel 948 340 050
(although sometimes dry in summer) and drinks from Private hostel (36, 12 with breakfast, May to
vending machines. September) Albergue Puente left of the Camino on
3km / hr to Muruzbal Paseo de los Fueros. Kitchen, roof terrace. They have
Private hostel (23, 10, April to October) El Jardn private rooms from 34. Website alberguepuente.com
de Muruzbal on Camino Monteviejo, to the left Tel 661 705 642
close to the start of the village. Kitchen, laundry Private hostel (6, 12 including breakfast,
facilities. Tel 696 688 399 February to November) Albergue Estrella Gua on
Private hostel (10, 18 with breakfast, May to Paseo de Los Fueros which is left where the Camino
October) Albergue Mendizabal, on Calle Mayor left crosses the main road. Laundry facilities,
of the Camino. Signposted. Kitchen, laundry microwaves. Tel 622 262 431
facilities. New in 2015. Tel 948 344 631 Private hostel (20, 10, April to October) Albergue
Caf / restaurant. Amalur on Calle Cerco Viejo, which is to the right
From Muruzbal you can make a short detour where the Camino crosses the main road and then
to visit the church in Eunate. From Eunate second left. Laundry facilities. Restaurant and
you can rejoin the Camino in banos, adding
approximately 3km / hr. breakfast from 08:00. Tel 696 241 175
The pilgrim hostel in Eunate is currently closed. Private hostel (100, 10, April to September)
The church at Eunate is closed on Mondays and Santiago Apstol straight up the hill after you cross
during the month of December. Otherwise it's open: the bridge leaving town. Caf. Swimming pool in
January, February and November 10:30 to 14:30; summer. Evening meals and breakfast. Laundry
March, April, May, June and October 10:30 to 13:30 facilities. Spacious dorms. Tel 948 340 220
and 16:00 to 19:00; July, August and September The Camino passes along Calle Mayor where you
10:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00. Entry is free. will find a caf / bakery on your left which is open
from 06:00, several restaurants which do Pilgrim
2km / hr to Obanos Menus, several shops, a bank and a pharmacy on the
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left on the square. Restaurante La Plaza is good. The sports centre caf and Bar Rebote do food.
The restaurant in Albergue Jakue is popular with the There's a bakery, a bank and a small supermarket near
locals. Restaurante La Coronada, near Albergue the church and a pharmacy on the Camino. The town
Puente, has been recommended. There are banks and festival is the Fiesta a la Virgen on 15 August.
more cafs on the main road and a supermarket on 4km / 1 hr to Estella / Lizarra
Calle del Cerco Viejo. The outdoor swimming opens
Municipal hostel (104, 6, February to December)
from18:00 to 20:00, 2, summer only. The town
Albergue de Peregrinos de Estella on your left as you
festival is the last weekend in September and
enter the town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 948
involves a certain amount of livestock-related
550 200
mayhem.
Steep 100m climb before arriving in... Parish hostel (30, donativo, Easter to October)
Albergue Parroquial San Miguel. Turn right over the
5km / 1 hrs to Maeru bridge just before entering the town and follow the
Private Hostel (12, 11 April to October) Lurgorri signs. Kitchen. Breakfast from 06:00. Mass with
on Calle de Esperanza. Kitchen. Positive reports. Tel pilgrim blessing. Good reports. Tel 635 866 009
686 521 174 Private Hostel (34, 7, May to September) ANFAS
Private Hostel (26, 11, May to October) Albergue run by a local association for persons with special
El Cantero, also on Calle Esperanza. Kitchen. needs. On Calle Cordeleros. Turn right over the
Evening meal. New in 2016. Tel 948 342 142 bridge just before entering the town and follow the
Caf and a shop. signs. Kitchen, laundry facilities, pleasant communal
3km / hr to Cirauqui / Zirauki area. Nice welcome with a glass of cold water. Tel
Private hostel (28, 11, mid-January to mid- 948 534 551
December) Maralotx behind the church. Kitchen, Youth hostel (120, 14, April to November)
laundry facilities. They do dinner for 10. Excellent Albergue Juvenil Oncineda continue straight from the
reports. Tel 678 635 208 Municipal until you come to a roundabout, the hostel
Caf, shop, bakery, bank and pharmacy on or near the is at the end of Calle del Mosaterio de Irache which is
Camino. to your right. Kitchen and laundry facilities. They
may do dinner and breakfast. Tel 948 555 022
6 km / 1 hrs to Lorca / Lorka Estella is a big town with all services. There are
Private hostel (14, 7, April to October) Albergue several restaurants on the main square, Plaza de los
de Lorca on the right. Caf, kitchen, laundry Fueros. Taller Gastronmico Casanella, on Calle
facilities. Tel 948 541 190 Espoz y Mina, gives cooking classes as well as
Private Hostel (40, 8, Easter to October) La serving food, recommended. Carrefour supermarket
Bodega del Camino on the left. Friendly caf and on Paseo la Inmaculada, open 7 days. The library on
restaurant downstairs does a pilgrim menu. Kitchen, Calle Julio Ruiz de Alda has Internet access and a big
laundry facilities. Tel 948 541 327 collection of books about the Camino. Open Monday
Both hostels have cafs, La Bodega has been to Friday 09:00 to 21:00. A caf / bakery on the same
recommended. Drinking fountain beside the street opens for breakfast. There's a Tourist
playground on the left. Leaving the village on the left Information on Calle San Nicols, straight on from
there's a shop with vending machines selling cold the municipal hostel. Fiestas Patronales 2 August,
drinks and snacks. San Andrs 30 November.
5km / 1 hrs to Villatuerta / To leave Estella continue past the
Municipal Hostel on Calle la Rua, straight
Bilatorta until you come to a roundabout where you
continue straight to another roundabout
Private hostel (30, 12) Albergue de Peregrinos de where there is a Avia petrol station. Here
Villatuerta or La Casa Mgica on Calle Rebote to the the Camino continues uphill on a footpath.
right of the Camino in a beautiful, renovated You can also continue walking along the
building. Laundry facilities. Massages also available. road, Calle de Carlos VII, which rejoins
the Camino after 500m, on this road is a
Welcoming, laid-back, make-yourself-at-home small Decathlon (outdoor shop) and several
atmosphere. Evening meal, breakfast. Tel 948 536 supermarkets.
095
2km / hr to Ayegui / Aiegi
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Municipal hostel (54, 8) Albergue San Cipriano. facilities, basic cooking facilities. The last resort! Tel
On Calle Polideportivo, in the sports centre. Kitchen, 650 965 250
laundry facilities. Evening meal. Tel 948 554 311 The Camino arrives directly on to Calle Mayor where
Religious hostel (55, 13) Albergue Capuchinos there's Tourist Information on the right near the
Rocamador on the left just after the wine fountain. Ayuntamiento and a Pharmacy. Opposite the main
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Also private rooms. New entrance to the church are Mesn de Garganta,
in 2015. Tel 948 550 549 which does a good Pilgrim Menu, and a small shop
Cafs, shops and bakery. Several supermarkets and a which opens in the evening. The restaurant of
Decathlon on the main road. Fiestas San Cipriano 10 Pensin Mavi has been recommended for lunch. On
September. the main road around Plaza del Coso there are several
The Camino splits shortly after Irache. restaurants and banks, such as Caf Abascal
Distances are from Ayegui.
underneath Hotel Monaco, which does decent food
Right route 19km / 4 hrs and is open for breakfast. Fiestas Los Arcos 16 May,
From Irache 4km / 1hr to Azqueta, nice
caf, open from 07:00. Vending machines. Nuestra Seora de la Asuncin y San Roque 16
August.
7km / 1 hrs to Villamayor de
7km / 1 hrs to Sansol
Monjardn Private hostel (26, 10, Easter to October)
Private hostel (20, 15 with breakfast, March to Albergue Sansol on Calle Barrio Nuevo just to the
October) Albergue Villamayor de Monjardn, just to left of the Camino. Laundry facilities. They have a
the right of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. restaurant. Tel 609 203 206
Tel 948 537 139 On the Camino are a shop that opens early, a
Religious Hostel (25, 8, April to October) Hogar pharmacy, a caf and a restaurant which does a
de Monjardn run by a very earnest Dutch evangelical Pilgrim Menu.
Protestant group, up steps on your right as you pass
the church. Evening meal and breakfast. Tel 948 537 1km / hr to Torres del Ro
136 Private hostel (70, 10) Casa Mariela, to the right
A caf with irregular opening times. on the Camino. Laundry facilities. They have a
12km / 3 hrs through open country with no restaurant which does a pilgrim menu and breakfast.
shade to Los Arcos Also private rooms. Tel 948 648 251
Left Route 18km / 4 hrs Private Hostel (32, 12) La Plata de Oca. On the
This route bypasses Villamayor de Monjardn Camino on the left. Under new management.
and passes instead through beautiful
forested countryside.
Laundry facilities. They have a caf and a restaurant
8km / 2hrs to Luqun, where there is a caf and open for breakfast from 06:00. Tel 948 378 457
by the swimming pool, only open in summer. Caf on left as you enter the village, small shop to
10km / 2 hrs to Los Arcos. your right near Casa Mariela, and another one further
Right and left routes rejoin in open countryside on near the end of the village. Fiestas in honour of La
Los Arcos Vera Cruz (The True Cross) second weekend in
Private hostel (44, 9, February to December) September.
Casa de Austria or La Fuente on a street to the right 11km / 2 hrs to Viana
of Calle Mayor entering the town. Kitchen, breakfast Private hostel (40, 10, March to October)
3 (with black bread!). Tel 948 640 797 Albergue Izar on Calle del Cristo on the left as you
Private Hostel (32, 10) Casa de la Abuela on your arrive in town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 660
right on Calle Mayor a little further down. Kitchen, 071 349
laundry facilities. Breakfast with home-made cake. Parish hostel (14, donativo, June to September)
Friendly. Tel 948 640 250 Albergue Parroquial de Viana, in the church building
Municipal Hostel (70, 6, Easter to October) Isaac Iglesia Santa Maria, entrance from the square Plaza
Santiago after crossing the bridge it's on the right. de los Fueros beside the church. Kitchen. Communal
Run by volunteers. Garden, kitchen, good showers, evening meal and breakfast. Prayer service in the
pet ducks! Tel 948 441 091 church (participation is not optional). Tel 948 645
Private Hostel (20, 10) Casa Alberdi a little past the 037
Municipal hostel on the right hand side. Laundry Municipal Hostel (46, 8, April to October)
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Alberguera Andrs Muoz down a street to the left Private hostel (48, 10) Albergue Logroo, on Calle
near the end of the town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. General Gallarza, which intersects with Calle
Cramped dorms and 3-level bunks. Coffee and snacks Portales. Kitchen with microwaves. Tel 941 254 226
from machines. In winter you'll need to call 609 141 Youth hostel (92, 10) Albergue Juvenil de Logroo
798 (or whatever number is on the door) on Calle Caballero de la Rosa, a bit out of the way.
There are shops, cafs and restaurants, a bakery (open Logroo has a population of 153,000 and is the
early in the morning), a pharmacy and a bank on the capital of La Rioja Autonomous Community and has
Camino, near the church. The restaurant of the hotel all services. It is a prosperous and lively university
Palacio de Pujadas does an excellent Pilgrim Menu, city, unspoiled by mass tourism, and the third biggest
and Casa Armendariz, has been recommended, both city on the Camino Francs. On Calle Portales west
are on the Camino. A caf on Plaza de los Fueros of the cathedral, Fruteria Rica sells fruit and
(beside the church) is open early. Fiestas Santa Mara groceries, Caf La Gitana Loca is good for cheap
Magdalena 22 July with a full week of outdoor tapas and drinks. The Tourist Information office is
festivities. Fiestas de la Virgen de Nieva 8 September. on the Camino. Besides dispensing information they
Entering La Rioja (although if you stray a can also organise 'educational' visits to local
little to your right you can pass through a
vineyards. The public library (La Gota de Leche) is
tiny corner of the Basque Country)
across the square from the Tourist Information office,
9km / 2 hrs to Logroo Monday to Friday 08:30 to 20:00 and weekends
Private hostel (85, 10) Santiago Apstol on Calle 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00. They have free
Ruavieja just after crossing the bridge. Kitchen, internet access (and possibly also printing).
laundry facilities. Also a backpackers hostel so Supermarkets and fruit and veg market on the
possibly noise problems. Tel 941 256 976 Camino on the way out of town (not open at the crack
Municipal hostel (68, 7) Albergue de Peregrinos de of dawn). Each year on 11 June the city celebrates the
Logroo. Follow the Camino, it's shortly after festival of San Bernab, when, to commemorate the
crossing the bridge on Calle Rua Vieja. Patio. resistance of the city against an invading French army
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Recently renovated and in 1521, fried fish, wine and bread are distributed by
under the management of the city council. Tel 941 the Cofrada del Pez / Brotherhood of the Fish,
248 686 symbolising the food that the people ate during the
Parish Hostel (30, donativo) Albergue Parroquial siege. The week before 21 September is the festival
de Santiago. On Calle Barriocepo, continue straight of San Mateo or Fiestas de la Vendimia (Harvest
on Calle Rua Vieja, veering right until you come to Festival), to celebrate the grape harvest. The main
the church of Iglesia de Santiago el Real. Communal events are the crushing of the grapes and the offering
evening meal. Prayers with pilgrim blessing. of the first must to the Virgin of Valvanera. Followed
Breakfast. Tel 941 209 501 inevitably by the usual chasing, and being chased by,
Private Hostel (22, 12) Albergue de Peregrinos livestock. Every year on the last Saturday of April
Albas on Plaza Martnez Flamarique (the old there is a nocturnal walk of 63km, called La
bullring), turn left after crossing the bridge into town Valvanerada, to the Monastery of Valvanera. It has
and follow Calle de San Francisco until you turn right been organised annually since 1976 by the local
on to Calle Senado, continue straight and it's on the Blood Donors Association.
ground floor of a semi-circular apartment block on Loads and loads of concrete to Navarrete!
your right. Laundry facilities, microwaves. Tel 941 13km / 3 hrs to Navarrete
700 832 Private hostel (48, 10) El Camino de las Estrellas
Private Hostel (30, 12, April to September) on the left. Laundry facilities. New in 2016. Tel 941
Albergue Check in Rioja on Calle Los Baos, after 441 603
crossing the bridge walk straight up Calle del Puente Private hostel (20, 10, Easter to September) La
and you'll come to it after about 200m. Kitchen with Casa del Peregrino. On Calle Las Huertas, to the
microwaves, laundry facilities. Tel 941 272 329 right up steps shortly after entering the village.
Private Hostel (92, 10, March to November) Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 630 982 928
Hostel Entresueos on Calle Portales, in the city Riojan Friends of the Camino hostel (45, 7,
centre and signposted from the Camino. Kitchen, March to October) Albergue de peregrinos de
laundry facilities. Tel 941 271 334 Navarrete follow the Camino through town and it's
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on your right under the arches. Kitchen, laundry Private Hostel (10, 8, Easter to October) Albergue
facilities. Tel 941 440 722 de Peregrinos La Judera after the bridge turn left on
Private hostel (10, 9) Albergue Buen Camino on to Calle Mayor, continue on this until it becomes
Calle la Cruz, just past the Riojan Friends hostel on Calle San Marcial and it's on the right. Basic. The
the left. Also private rooms. Microwaves, laundry hostel has a caf and restaurant, a few minutes walk
facilities. Tel 681 252 222 away, which does a pilgrim menu. Tel 941 361 138
Private hostel (31, 10) El Cntaro follow the Private hostel (19, 10, April to October) Albergue
Camino until you see it in a side street on your left, Nido de Cigea on Calleja Cuarta San Miguel, a
Calle Herreras. Microwaves, laundry facilities. They little hidden away in the old part of town. Signposted
also rent private rooms. Tel 941 441 180 from the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Run by
Private hostel (38, 10) Albergue Pilgrim's on Calle Russian pilgrims. Tel 640 072 753
Abada, on the main road after the municipal hostel. Njera is a big town with all services. There are two
Laundry facilities. Restaurant. Tel 941 440 707 supermarkets, open all day and Sunday morning,
Private hostel (27, 15) A la Sombra del Laurel on and a pharmacy on the Camino on the way into
the Camino about 400m after the town. Laundry town. Open-air market every Thursday. Mesn El
facilities. Breakfast. Also private rooms. Tel 639 861 Buen Yantar, on Calle Mrtires, has been
110 recommended. Fiestas San Juan y San Pedro 24-29
Shops, cafs, bakery, banks on or near the Camino. June, San Juan Mrtir y Santa Maria la Real 16-19
Several restaurants do Pilgrim Menus. Pharmacy on September with bulls and paella competitions.
Calle Carretera Logroo. Bar Deportive, just down 7km / 1 hrs to Azofra
from the church, does good food.
4km / 1 hr to turnoff for Sots which is Municipal hostel (60, 7) Albergue Municipal on a
about 2km / hr off the Camino. street to the right just past the square. Superb,
Private hostel (8, 10) Albergue San Martn, on purpose-designed building with kitchen, laundry
Calle San Miguel, in Sots. Kitchen. Best to phone facilities, two beds per room. From the point-of-view
before making the detour. Tel 650 962 625 of sheer luxury this is one of the best hostels on the
A sign-posted alternative route allows you whole Camino. Less salubrious overflow
to by-pass Ventosa. accommodation around the corner, which is used as
7km / 1 hrs to Ventosa the main hostel during off-peak times (November to
Private hostel (40, 10) San Saturnino, on Calle around Easter). Tel 941 379 325
Mayor, in the centre of the village. Nicely renovated Parish Hostel (16, 3) Albergue Parroquial beside
hostel. Kitchen, laundry facilities, joss sticks and a the church on Calle del Sol, which branches to the
small shop. Tel 941 441 899 left as you're entering the village.
There's also a caf, a shop and a bakery. Caf / Along Calle Mayor are two cafs / restaurants that do
Restaurant Buen Camino, on the main road does a Pilgrim Menus and open about 06:00, two shops and
pilgrim menu. Fiestas Virgen Blanca first weekend in a pharmacy. The village also boasts botanical
July. gardens. Fiestas La Magdalena 22 July, St James 25
July with pilgrimage to Valvanera, The Virgin Mary
9km / 2 hrs to Njera 15 August, harvest thanksgiving first half of
Private hostel (20, 10, April to September) El September.
Peregrino at the beginning of the town, on the left.
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Same owners as Nido de 9km / 2 hrs to Ciruea
Cigea. Tel 640 072 753 Private hostel (23, 7, April to September) La
Private hostel (32, 10, March to October) Virgen de Guadalupe about 50m to the left of the
Albergue Puerta de Njera on Calle Ribera del Camino, signposted. Caf with breakfast and evening
Najerilla, on the riverbank on the right after crossing meal. Mixed reports. Tel 638 924 069
the bridge. Laundry facilities, microwaves. Cramped Private hostel (16, 10) Albergue Victoria on the left
dorms. Tel 941 362 317 about 300m from the Camino, signposted. Laundry
Municipal Hostel (90, donativo) Albergue de facilities. Tel 941 426 105
Peregrinos de Njera on Plaza de Santiago. Cross The caf in the golf club has sandwiches, etc. and a
either bridge and turn left until you see it on your lunch menu. In the old village (500m after the golf
right. Kitchen. 90 beds in one cramped dorm.
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club) is a caf which does nice snacks, it's about

Gracias, the Virgin retires to her winter quarters and
200m off the Camino to the left. Signposted.Patatas a lo Gran, (a local dish with fried potatoes,
Extreme care is necessary when crossing the vegetables, chilli, chorizo and wine) and Garlic soup,
main roads in Santo Domingo.
another local speciality, are eaten. There is also a
6km / 1 hrs to Santo Domingo de theatrical re-enactment of important scenes from
local history.
la Calzada Entering Castilla y Len. Difficult-to-miss
Convent hostel (33, 7, May to October) Albergue information board marks the spot.
del Abada Cisterciense Nuestra Seora de la 4km / 1 hr to Redecilla del Camino
Anunciacin. Run by Cistercian nuns on your left on
Private hostel (10, 7) Albergue Essentia on the left.
Calle Mayor. Kitchen. Tel 941 340 700
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Evening meals. New in
Religious Hostel (211, 7) Casa de la Confradia del
2016 and run by an ex-pilgrim. Tel 606 046 298
Santo on your right further up Calle Mayor. Kitchens.
Municipal hostel (46, 5) San Lzaro. Opposite the
Excellent, modern facilities but slightly cramped
church. Kitchen and laundry facilities and a caf. Tel
dorms. When all hostels are full they allow pilgrims
686 563 548
sleep in the old albergue. Tel 941 343 390
Tourist Information at the start of the village. Cafs,
This is a big town with all basic services. Da
shop.
supermarket on the left, open all day. Laundromat on
Calle Mayor. Fiestas Patronales 12 May.
If you find this guide useful please consider
7km / 1 hrs to Gran making a donation towards its upkeep. Your
Parish hostel (40, donativo) Hospital de peregrinos contribution will help ensure that it will still be
San Juan Bautista. In a room adjoining the church. kept up-to-date and made available free to future
Communal evening meal and breakfast. Sleeping on
exercise mats on the floor. Run by volunteers with
help from pilgrims. A unique hostel with a great
atmosphere in a historic annex adjoining the church.
Church service before and after meal. Tel 941 420 copy of our best-selling Practical Prepartion
818 book, with everything you need to know before
Private Hostel (10, 10) Albergue Ave de Paso, on you set off. See our website:
Calle el Cao, which goes right off the square in front www.caminoguide.net
of the parish hostel. Kitchen. New in 2015. Tel 666
801 051 2km / hr to Castildelgado
Private Hostel (14, donativo) La Casa De Las Private hostel (18, 10) Albergue Bideluze, on the
Sonrisas on Calle Mayor, just past the church. right on the Camino. Laundry facilities. They do
Artistic vibe. Communal evening meal and breakfast, evening meals and breakfast. New in 2015. Tel 616
all donativo. 647 115
Bar Sindicato opposite the church does good-value Caf in the main road which does "artisan" drinking
meals and is a nice place to while away a hot (or chocolate.
cold) afternoon. Shop and bakery which opens early, You can avoid the climb to Viloria de la
and bank on Calle Mayor beside the church. The Rioja by walking along the very busy main
local cafs can stamp Credenciales. Fiestas, this is a road.
village that likes to party! On 1 May there's a 2km / hr to Viloria de la Rioja
procession of the Virgin of Carrasquedo from her Private hostel (16, 5, March to October) Albergue
winter to her summer quarters, accompanied by Parada Viloria on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry
bagpipes and dancing. The following Sunday she gets facilities. Tel 639 451 660
another outing for the Blessing of the Fields. 24 and Private hostel (12, 5, April to October) Acacio &
25 June the feast of San Juan is celebrated with Orietta on Calle Nueva. Laundry facilities.
bonfires and a procession. During August there are Communal evening meal and breakfast. Run by a
various (demure) celebrations of the victory of very welcoming Brazilian couple. Tel 947 585 220
Martn Garca against the neighbours (see below).
The last week in August, during the Fiesta de 3km / hr to Vilamayor del Ro
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Private hostel (28, 5, April to October) San Luis 2km / hr to Espinosa del Camino
de Francia. 200m to the right of the Camino at the
Private hostel (10, 12 with evening meal and
start of the village. Laundry facilities. Evening meals
breakfast, February to November) La Campana.
for 8 (prepared using home-grown vegetables) and
Just to the left of the Camino. The owner has a
breakfast. Good reports. Tel 947 580 566
reputation for being a bit grumpy. Tel 678 479 361
5km / 1 hrs to Belorado Private Hostel (9, 5, March to November)
Private hostel (100, 5, March to October) A Camino de la Esperanza on Calle Barruelo. Kitchen.
Santiago. To the right of the Camino before entering They also do breakfast.
the town. Restaurant, kitchen, laundry facilities, 4km / 1 hr to Villafranca Montes de
swimming pool. Cramped dorms. Tel 947 562 164
Municipal hostel (40, 8) El Corro. Just to the left of Oca
the Camino on Calle Mayor. Kitchen and laundry Municipal hostel (60, 7, limited availability in
facilities. Tel 947 581 419 winter) Albergue de Villafranca Montes de Oca, on
Parish hostel (20, 5, May to October) Refugio the left on the treacherous main road. Kitchen,
Parroquial de Belorado. Kitchen. Run by volunteers. laundry facilities. Tel 691 801 211
In a converted theatre. Basic, cramped dorms. Tel 947 Private Hostel (18, 5, April to October) Albergue
580 085 San Anton Abad, new hostel on the Camino on the
Private hostel (62, 8, March to October) Cuatro way out of the village, in the same building as a
Cantones. On Calle Hiplito Lpez Bernal on the hotel. Microwaves. Caf / restaurant. Reported good.
Camino in the centre of town. Basic kitchen, laundry Tel 947 582 150
facilities, swimming pool. Restaurant. Breakfast. Tel Along the main road are cafs, two shops, pharmacy
947 580 591 and bakery. The restaurant of the caf El Pjaro, does
Private hostel (22, 6, March to October) an evening meal which is hit-and-miss (being polite
Caminante. On Calle Mayor. Laundry facilities and here). El Pjaro is a favourite stop for the truck-
microwaves. Evening meals and breakfast. Also driving confraternity who seem to live on Cognac and
private rooms. Tel 947 580 231 coffee.
Restaurants with Pilgrim Menus, supermarket, Ascent 200m over 3km
Tourist Information, cafs and banks on Plaza Mayor 12km / 3 hrs to San Juan de Ortega
in front of the church. Pharmacy near Plaza San Monastery hostel (68, 7, March to October)
Francisco. Caf Bulevar does good tapas. Fiestas San Albergue del Monasterio. On your right just after
Vitores 26 August. passing the church in part of the original monastery.
5km / 1 hrs to Tosantos Basic and run-down. Tel 947 560 438
Parish hostel (30, donativo, April to October) A caf beside the hostel does bocadillos from about
Albergue del Camino de Santiago en Tosantos. midday and a pilgrim menu in the evening. There's a
Sleeping mats on the floor. Communal evening meal blessing for pilgrims in the church in the evenings.
and breakfast. Very welcoming. They organise a Fiesta 2 June, when there are pilgrimages from the
thoughtful ceremony for pilgrims in the evening surrounding villages to the monastery accompanied
where everybody reads a note left by an earlier by merrymaking.
There are two routes from here to Burgos.
pilgrim explaining why they were walking the The alternative one is waymarked but
Camino. Can be a real eye-opener. Tel 947 580 371 little-used and devoid of pilgrim
Private hostel (16, 10) Los Arancones, on the main accommodation. It passes through the
road to the right of the church. Caf which does following villages: Santovenia de Oca,
meals. New in 2015. Good reports. Tel 947 581 485 Zalduendo, Ibeas de Juarros, Castrillo del
Val, San Medel, Castaares and then to
Caf El Castao, on the main road, does food and Burgos. Parts of it are along the side of a
also sells basic groceries. main road.
2 km / hr to Villambistia 4km / 1 hr to Ags
Municipal hostel (14, 6) Albergue San Roque, on Private hostel (16, 10) San Rafael on the left at the
Plaza Mayor. Laundry facilities. They have a caf / start of the village. Tel 947 430 392
restaurant. Tel 656 930 220 Private Hostel (38, 10, March to October) El
Caf. Fiestas San Roque 14-15 August.
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Pajar de Ags. On Calle Paralelo Del Medio. There are two routes when entering Burgos.
They divide after Orbaneja, shortly after
Microwaves and laundry facilities. They also have crossing over a motorway, where there are
another building with basic facilities called La Casa houses and recycling containers on the
Roja for 5. Tel 699 273 856 left. The right route has little shade and
Municipal Hostel (36, 10) On the same street as El passes through an endless industrial zone
Pajar. Laundry facilities. It also has a caf and in Villafra (cafs), from where you can
follow the yellow arrows or get a bus into
restaurant. Modern, comfortable, family run. Tel 947 the city. The left route, passes along the
400 697 perimeter fence of the airport to a village
Casa Caracol has (unfortunately) closed. called Castaares (cafs) and a major road
The caf of the municipal hostel opens about 07:00. which you can cross at the pedestrian
There's a small shop in the caf at the bottom of the crossing to your left. Continue straight
through a small park with a children's
main street. The food in El Alguimista has been playground to your left and a basketball
recommended. The tour bus to the archaeological court on your right, straight along a small
digs also picks up in Ags (see under Atapuerca), road which crosses a stream and swings
ask in the caf of the Municipal Hostel for right at the entrance to a factory.
Continue until you cross a footbridge over
information. a river. Now turn right and follow the path
2km / hr to Atapuerca between the river and a busy road, turning
left to pass under the road. Now you can
Municipal hostel (36, 8, March to October) El follow the river for a pleasant, shady walk
Peregrino. On your right as you enter the village. all the way to the city. This route passes
Nice rooms with six beds. Kitchen, laundry facilities. through a little-frequented nature reserve
They also have double rooms. Tel 661 580 882 and some people may feel uncomfortable on
Private Hostel (18, 5) La Hutte. Up the road to the their own. Both routes are approximately
the same length.
right directly after the Municipal hostel. Kitchen, You'll pass a beach where you can swim.
laundry facilities. Restaurant. Tel 947 430 320
The restaurant in La Hutte has been recommended,
as has Comosapiens. There is a caf and bakery on 12km / 3 hrs to Burgos
the main square which is usually open for breakfast Religious hostel (20, 5, April to October) Casa de
and another caf and a bakery on the way out of the Peregrinos Emas. On Calle de San Pedro de
village. Cardea. Depending which route you followed into
Burgos either cross the bridge to the south bank of
6km / 1 hrs to Cardeuela the river at Paseo del Rey or, if you're following the
Ropico river, turn left on to Avenida de Castilla, then left on
Private hostel (26, 8, March to October) Albergue to Calle de San Pedro de Cardea. Plush facilities in a
Va Minera. To the right just before the village. beautifully renovated building. Run by Amigos del
Laundry facilities. Evening meal, breakfast in their Camino. Evening meal and breakfast for a donation.
caf. Tel 652 941 647 20:00 curfew. Mass and pilgrim blessing. Tel 947 252
Municipal hostel (16, 5). On Calle Santa Eulalia. 851
Basic hostel. If it's locked ask in Bar La Parada. Tel Religious hostel (16, 6, March to November)
646 249 597 Albergue de Santiago y Santa Catalina - Divina
Private hostel (26, 8) Albergue Santa Fe on the Pastora, on Calle Lan Calvo, left from the Camino
Camino. Laundry facilities and a restaurant. Good shortly before the municipal hostel, on a small square
reports. Tel 626 352 269 very near Plaza Mayor. Laundry facilities. Tel 947
Two cafs which sometimes do food. However, it's 207 952
worth continuing to Orbaneja. Municipal Hostel (150, 5) Albergue Municipal de
Burgos on Calle Fernn Gonzlez, signposted from
2km / hr to Orbaneja Riopico the official' Camino into town. Up the hill from the
Municipal hostel (18, 5) El Peregrino, on the cathedral on the opposite (north) side to the main
Camino above the caf. Laundry facilities. New in entrance. Microwaves, laundry facilities. Impersonal,
2016. Tel 648 604 577 modern mega-hostel. Tel 947 460 922
Friendly caf which serves food. Burgos has all services. Two supermarkets (El rbol
and Da) on Calle Calzadas, on the Camino before the
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centre, the centre itself has limited grocery shopping. Caf La Fuente, on the right, does food and is
There are numerous restaurants on and near the welcoming, with a collection of objects left by
square opposite the cathedral, however, for cheaper pilgrims down the years.
(less touristy) options try the streets off Plaza Mayor. After Rab is the unofficial start of the Meseta, the
On Plaza Mayor itself is the Casino Restaurant high altitude plateau which covers much of northern
which does good and cheap food (including salads). Spain and across which you'll spend the next two
Tourist Information down a narrow alley to the weeks or so walking.
right of the decorative Arcos de Santa Mara 8km / 2 hrs to Hornillos del
diagonally across the cathedral entrance. The main
post office is on the south bank across Puente de San Camino
Pablo. Library on Plaza San Juan. Fiestas San Lesmes Private hostel (26, 7, May to October) De Sol a
25 January, Fiesta del Curpillos 10 June, San Pedro y Sol on the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in
San Pablo 29 June. 2016. Tel 649 876 091
Finding your way out of Burgos can be a bit Private hostel (20, 9, April to October) El Alfar de
complicated. From the municipal hostel turn
Hornillos on the left on the Camino. Communal
right and continue straight past the
cathedral along Calle Fernn de Gonzlez evening meal. Breakfast. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
for about 800m, until you come to the city Good reports. Tel 619 235 930
wall. Pass through the arch and turn left Private hostel (36, 8, March to October) Meeting
down the steps and straight on to Calle Point on the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Good
Emperador, as far as Calle Villalon, where
you turn left. This will bring you to the
modern facilities. Breakfast 3. Tel 608 113 599
river which you cross on the footbridge Municipal hostel (32, 5) to the right of the Camino
(Puente Malotos) straight in front of you. near the church. Kitchen. Cramped dorms. Overflow
After the footbridge you'll see a statue of accommodation in the townhall. Tel 689 784 681
Santo Domingo and the entrance to a park at The shop on your left as you enter the village has a
the corner of Paseo de los Comendadores.
Veer right on to Avenida de Jos Maria good selection of Camino necessities and does
Vilacin Rebollo and then straight on to sandwiches and cold drinks. There are three cafs on
Calle de Villadiego, veering right on to the Camino which serve food. The village church is
Calle de Benito Prez Galds (sign pointing nice.
to Los Guindales). From there follow the
yellow arrows. 6km / 1 hrs to San Bol
11km / 2 hrs to Tardajos Municipal hostel (12, 5, April to September)
Albergue de San Bol, to the left of the Camino in a
Private hostel (32, 12) Albergue La Fbrica on the
beautiful and isolated valley in the Meseta. In a
left at the start of the village. Evening meals and
renovated old farm building and now equipped with
breakfast. Laundry facilities. In a renovated flour
electricity (from a generator). Communal evening
mill. Good reports. Tel 620 111 939
meal. For years this hostel was run by volunteer
Private hostel (50, 10) Albergue La Casa de Beli, to
hippies and was renowned for its wild parties and
the left of the main road. Laundry facilities. New in
audacious drug consumption. Today things are a lot
2016. Tel 947 451 234
calmer.
Municipal hostel (18, donativo, April to October)
Albergue de Tardajos, to your left after the Camino 5km / 1 hrs to Hontanas
turns left off the main road. It may open outside the Private hostel (54, 8, March to October) Juan de
dates given, ask in the Ayuntamiento. Yepes, on the left. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Modern
Cafs and pharmacy on the right as you enter the and spacious. Restaurant and communal evening
village. Restaurant Pececitos is good, while Bar meal. New in 2015. Good reports. Tel 638 938 546
Ruiz, does good tapas (including the unforgettable Private hostel (62, 5, March to November) El
'Bikini'). Shop and bakery on the main square. Puntido, on the right opposite the church on Calle La
2km / hr to Rab de las Calzadas Iglesia. They have a caf downstairs which does a
pilgrim menu and a shop. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Private Hostel (24, 8) Albergue Liberanos Domine.
Tel 947 378 597
Laundry facilities. Evening meal and breakfast. Good
Municipal Hostel (42, 6) Albergue de Hontanas
reports. Tel 695 116 901 Albergue Santa Marina
Further down on Calle Real, also on the right.
reported closed 2016.
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Kitchen, laundry facilities. In a nice, recently feast day of St John the Baptist 24 June with several
renovated building. They have more beds in another days and nights of music, dancing, processions, etc.
building when this is full. El Ajo during July weekends, festival themed around
Private Hostel (16, 7) Albergue Santa Brgida, also the garlic harvest. Early September El Sejo with more
on Calle Real. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Reported dancing, music, processions, etc.
clean, beautiful and friendly. They do an evening There is a massive hill about 1km after
Castrojeriz. Ermita de San Nicols is about
meal which also receives excellent reports. Tel 628 1km from the village of Itero del Castillo
927 317 which is by-passed by the Camino.
There are several caf / restaurants which do Pilgrim
Menus. Fiestas 6 to 8 December and the night of 15 9km / 2 hrs to Itero del Castillo
Religious hostel (12, donativo, June to September)
August for the Hoguera de San Roque / Bonfire of
Ermita de San Nicols. In an isolated spot to the left
San Roque, when the young people of the village
of the Camino just before the bridge leading to Itero
collect firewood and have a procession with songs
de la Vega. Run by volunteers from an Italian
and wine before having a big bonfire into which they
organisation who practise a ritual washing of feet for
throw sticks to ask the saint to protect their farm
animals. pilgrims. The building is a very old pilgrim hostel
For several kilometres after Hontanas the which has been restored. Evening meal (by
Camino runs parallel to a quite country candlelight because there's no electricity) and
road. In bad weather walking the road is by breakfast provided. Welcoming to all pilgrims
far the better option.
regardless of their background.
6km / 1 hrs to San Antn Entering the Province of Palencia
Religious hostel (12, donativo, May to September) 2km / hr to Itero de la Vega
San Antn. In the ruins of an old monastery. Recently Private hostel (22, 6) Fitero, guesthouse and
extensively renovated. Communal evening meal by restaurant at the beginning of the village. Laundry
candle-light. facilities. Restaurant. Tel 979 151 822
3km / hr to Castrojeriz Municipal hostel (12, 5) Albergue Municipal de
Private hostel (35, 6, April to October) Camino de Itero, on Plaza de la Iglesia, beside the church. Easy
Santiago. In the camping site to your left. Laundry to miss, look for a door with a sign saying Refugio.
facilities. They have a caf and restaurant with No bunks! Kitchen. Tel 605 034 347
pilgrim menu and breakfast. Tel 947 377 255 Private Hostel (28, 6) La Mochila, on Calle Santa
Private hostel (34, 10, April to October) Albergue Ana. Follow the sign to the left in the village.
Ultreia on the right on the Camino. In a nicely Kitchen, laundry facilities. Meals with vegan and
renovated old building. Laundry facilities. They do an vegetarian options. Dogs welcome. Tel 979 151 781
evening meal and a breakfast. Good reports. Tel 947 Private hostel (8, 12) Hogar del Peregrino on Calle
378 640 Santa Mara, which is straight on where the Camino
Private Hostel (26, 5, March to November) Casa turns left. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Also private
Nostra. On the left on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry rooms from 12. Tel 979 151 866
facilities. Basic. Tel 947 377 493 There are cafs and several shops around the village
Municipal hostel (30, 5) San Esteban. Follow the and one well-stocked supermarket. Few pilgrims stop
Camino to the Plaza Mayor, the hostel is up steps to here but it's actually quite pleasant. During August
the right. Bright, airy, pleasant atmosphere. Donativo Itero is the unlikely location of a music festival called
breakfast. Tel 947 377 001 IteroRock or Tachurock (iterorock.com) which
Municipal hostel (28, donativo with basic brings together long-haired, motorcycle-riding,
breakfast, April to October) San Juan. On Calle del guitar-smashing degenerates from all over Spain for a
Cordn. Run by volunteers. Basic facilities. Cramped day or two of drug-fuelled chaos. Profits from the
dorms. Tel 947 377 400 festival go to children's charities in Angola.
Shops, bakery and bank around Plaza Mayor. 8km / 2 hrs to Boadilla del Camino
Several caf / restaurants do Pilgrim Menus, El Private hostel (12, 8) Putzu, on your left just before
Lagar has good tapas. Caf La Taverna on the left entering the village. Caf, laundry facilities. The
before Plaza Mayor opens at 07:00. Pharmacy and owner is in the habit of interrogating pilgrims before
several banks near Guardia Civil. Fiestas Around the
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deciding if they can stay and even on occasion 3km / hr to Poblacin de

deciding by flipping a coin.
Municipal hostel (8, 5) beside a caf to the left of Campos
the Camino. Basic facilities. Ask in the caf for the Private hostel (20, 9) La Finca, on the left before
keys. Irregular opening. the village. Laundry facilities, garden. Restaurant.
Private hostel (48, 7, April to October) En El New in 2016. Tel 979 067 028
Camino. Near the church. Nice garden, very small Municipal hostel (22, 4). On your left as you enter
swimming pool, restaurant and laundry facilities. the village. Kitchen. To check in go to Hotel
They do breakfast and an evening meal. Good. Tel Amanecer de Campos, which is next door. Tel 979
979 810 284 811 099
Private hostel (12, 10) Albergue Titas on Calle There are two cafs one of which is also a small shop.
Major, on the Camino on the left. Modern facilities. Hotel Amanecer De Campos has a restaurant which
Laundry facilities. They do evening meals and has been recommended, also rooms from 20.
breakfast. Many negative reports. Tel 979 810 776 After Poblacin, just before crossing a
small bridge, the Camino divides to rejoin
Cafs. in Villalczar de Sirga.
6km / 1 hrs to Frmista Right route 10km / 2 hrs
Private hostel (40, 7 or 15 with evening meal, 4km / 1 hr to Villovieco, caf. After
Villovieco the Camino crosses the ro
April to October) Albergue Canal de Castilla, on Ucieza and continues alongside it for 5km /
Calle La Estacin. At the start of the town, beside the 1 hrs until a bridge with a a large house
railway station. After passing under the railway tracks nearby, where you turn left and follow the
follow the signs. Laundry facilities. Breakfast. Tel paved road for 1km / hr to Villalczar.
979 810 193 This route is a quieter and more pleasant
option than the left route.
Municipal Hostel (56, 8, February to Christmas)
Left route 10km / 2 hrs
Albergue de Frmista, near the church of San Martn. This route goes along the side of a road.
Laundry facilities. Basic and a bit run-down. Tel 979
811 089 6km / 1 hrs to Villarmentero de
Private hostel (34, 9, March to October) Estrella Campos
del Camino on Avenida del Ejrcito Espaol, beside Private hostel (29, 6, March to October) Albergue
Hostal Camino de Santiago. Turn right just before the Amanecer. On the right at the start of the village.
tourist information. Laundry facilities. If it's closed Kitchen. Caf. Communal meal. Donativo breakfast.
ask in the hostal next door for the key. Negative They also have teepees where you can sleep in a
reports. Tel 979 810 399 hammock. Hippy vibe with lots of animals. Tel 629
Private hostel (5, donativo, only open in winter 178 543
when all other hostels are closed) Albergue Betania Caf in the hostel. Fiestas 11 November San Martn
also on Avenida del Ejrcito Espaol. Opposite de Tours.
Estrella del Camino. Tel 638 846 043 4km / 1 hr to Villalczar de Sirga
There is a Da supermarket on the Camino entering Right and left routes rejoin in
the town and another small supermarket on a street
off the square beside the church of San Martn de Villalczar de Sirga
Municipal hostel (20, donativo, April to October)
Tours. On the Camino there are cafs, a bakery, a
on Plaza del Peregrino. Between the main road and
bank and a tourist information. Restaurante La
the church. 1 for a hot shower. Staffed by
Venta del Boffard, on Plaza San Martn, has been
volunteers. Tel 979 888 041
recommended. Pharmacy, turn left at the tourist
Private Hostel (22, 8, March to November)
information. Frmista has train connections north to
Albergue Tasca Don Camino, on Calle Real, on the
Santander and south Palancia, from where there are
connections to Madrid and Len, etc. way out of the village. Laundry facilities. Tel 979 888
Just before Poblacin on the left is the 163
Romanesque Ermita de San Miguel with a nice There's a caf, a shop and a bakery. The restaurant
shady wooded area. Mesn de Villasirga does good food.
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6km / 1 hrs to Carrin de los Carretera, on the right near a playground on the main
road. Laundry facilities, caf / restaurant. Positive
Condes reports, especially about their food. Also private
Convent hostel (32, 5, March to November) rooms. New in 2015. Nice modern facilities. Tel 979
Convento de Santa Clara. In a magnificent old 065 052
building on your left entering the town. Microwaves. Cafs in both hostels.
Tel 979 880 837 3km / hr to Terradillos de
Convent hostel (90, 5) Albergue Espritu Santo. On
Calle San Juan. Turn left where the Camino crosses Templarios
the main road. Nice patio. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Private hostel (52, 8, April to October) Los
Dorm, segregated by sex, with no bunks, and Templarios. On the left before the village. Laundry
described by one correspondent as "grandmotherly"! facilities. Snacks, evening meal. Tel 667 252 279
Tel 979 880 052 Private Hostel (49, 8, February to November)
Parish hostel (52, 5, March to October) Jaques de Molay. On the right in the village. Laundry
Parroquia de Santa Mara. Turn right after the facilities, evening meal and breakfast. Tel 979 883
church and the hostel is down Calle del Clrigo 679
Pastor in front of you. Run by a community of all- Caf / restaurant in hostel Jaques de Molay.
singing all-dancing Benedictine nuns who go out of 3km / hr to Moratinos
their way to welcome pilgrims. Kitchen, laundry
Private hostel (10, 10) Albergue Moratinos, on the
facilities. Tel 979 880 768
left. Laundry facilities. Also caf / restaurant. New in
The town has all basic facilities, mostly along Calle
2015. Tel 979 061 466
de Santa Mara. There's an information booth where
Private hostel (32, 9) San Bruno. On the Camino as
the Camino crosses the main road and caf La Plaza,
it passes through the village. Laundry facilities.
opposite, opens for breakfast at 06:00 with freshly
Mixed reports. Tel 979 061 465
baked pastries, as does Caf Espaa. Cafetera Los
Caf.
Condes on Plaza Mayor does good, if a little
expensive, platos combinados. In summer you can 3km / hr to San Nicols del Real
swim in the river. Camino
You should not leave Carrin without enough
food and water for a long walk. Private hostel (22, 9, April to October)
17km / 4 hrs to Calzadilla de la Alberguera Laganares. On your left as you walk
through the village, just after the church. They do
Cueza snacks and a Pilgrim Menu in their restaurant and
Private hostel (40, 5) Albergue de Peregrinos de (sometimes) breakfast. Laundry facilities. A warm
Calzadilla / Camino Real. On your left entering the welcome in a beautifully renovated building. The
village. Laundry facilities, small swimming pool. Tel dorms are small and because few pilgrims stop here
979 883 187 you'll often have a dorm to yourself. Tel 979 188 142
Municipal hostel (32, 5) Albergue Municipal on Cafs.
Calle Mayor, on the Camino. Laundry facilities. Tel Entering the Province of Len
979 880 052 7km / 1 hrs to Sahagn
The local caf does decent food (with vegetarian Private hostel (80, 7, March to October) Viatoris.
options) and opens for breakfast and contains a small Just before the railway bridge on Travesa del Arco
shop. (signposted). Kitchen, laundry facilities. In a grandly
Take care crossing the main road here, fast
renovated building with good facilities, huge stone
traffic.
lions and other statues. Their restaurant is reputed to
6km / 1 hrs to Ldigos do good food. Tel 987 780 975
Private hostel (52, 6, February to November) El Municipal Hostel (60, 5) Albergue Municipal de
Palomar. On Calle Ronda de Abajo. Kitchen, laundry Peregrinos de Cluny. On your right just after crossing
facilities. They also have a caf and do meals and the railway bridge in a converted church. Kitchen,
breakfast. Also private rooms. Tel 979 883 614 laundry facilities. (An over-flow municipal hostel is
Private hostel (37, 8) La Morena on Calle also available with 20 beds and a kitchen. No
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heating.) Tel 987 781 015 day's walking. There is no possibility to

stock up on the way. The route runs
Convent hostel (12, 5, Easter to October) entirely through open countryside parallel
Albergue de las Madres Benedictinas. Follow the to the Len Madrid railway line. It is
Camino through the town and it's on the right. Small possible to cross over to the left route in
dorms with ensuite bathrooms. Laundry facilities. several places. Do not cross the railway
Communal evening meal. Good reports. Tel 987 781 line unless you want to join the other
route.
139
All facilities. Several restaurants around town do Left route 31km / 7 hrs
Many parts of this route are gravel path
Pilgrim Menus. Restaurante Medieval San along the side of a quiet road.
Facundo is very good, it's part of Hostal Codorniz,
which is across the street from the municipal hostel. 10km / 2 hrs to Bercianos del
There are shops and a bakery (pastelera) which Real Camino
opens at 06:00, on the Camino. Supermarket on Calle Parochial hostel (45, donative, April to October)
de la Alhndiga. On a hill a little outside the town, in Albergue Parroquial de Bercianos. Leaving the
the magnificently restored Iglesia de la Peregrina, is village on the left. Communal evening meal and
an interpretive centre for the Camino called El breakfast. Evening prayer. The floor in the dorm
Centro de Documentacin del Camino de makes a lot of noise. Tel 987 784 008
Santiago, with an extensive library and exhibitions Private Hostel (16, 8) Albergue Santa Clara on
and art related to the history of the Camino. Calle la Iglesia. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Good
The Camino de Madrid joins the Camino
Francs in Sahagn.
reports, especially about the breakfast buffet. Tel 605
4km / 1 hr after Sahagn, just before 839 993
Calzada del Coto, the Camino divides and Caf and a small shop on Calle Los Carros, left from
continues on two separate paths until Calle Mayor.
Reliegos.
Right route 31km / 7 hrs to Reliegos
500m to... If you find this guide useful please consider
making a donation towards its upkeep. Your
5km / 1 hrs to Calzada del Coto contribution will help ensure that it will still be
Municipal hostel (36, donativo) Albergue San kept up-to-date and made available free to future
Roque. On the right at the beginning of the village. pilgrims. Also, for a US$5 donation youll be able
Volunteer hospitaleros in summer, otherwise ask for
the key in caf Xanadu. Basic but functional. Tel 674
587 001
copy of our best-selling Practical Prepartion
There is a shop (limited opening times) on your right
as you walk through the village and a couple of cafs. book, with everything you need to know before
you set off. See our website:
8km / 2 hrs to Calzadilla de los www.caminoguide.net
Hermanillos
Private hostel (20, 15, April to October) Albergue 7km / 1 hrs to El Burgo Ranero
Va Trajana. Evening meal and breakfast. Laundry Private hostel (28, donativo) Albergue Domenico
facilities. Tel 987 337 610 Laffi. On the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Run by
Municipal Hostel (22, donativo) Albergue De San volunteers. Tel 987 330 023
Bartolom. On your left as you walk through the Private Hostel (25, 8, March to November) La
village. In summer it's run by volunteers, however in Laguna. To the right just after Domenico Laffi.
winter you'll need to ask around for the key. Kitchen. Kitchen, laundry facilities, garden. Tel 987 330 094
Tel 987 330 023 Veer right for hostels, etc. There are two cafs /
There is a shop in one of the side streets near the restaurants on the same street as the hostels which do
main square. There are two caf / restaurants of Pilgrim Menus and open for breakfast. The restaurant
which La Casa del Cura does a good evening meal. of Piedras Blancas is good. There's also a small shop
18km / 4 hrs to Reliegos or 24km / 6 hrs
to Mansilla via an alternative route which and a pharmacy on Plaza Mayor.
branches left after 16km / 4 hrs. Don't set 13km / 3 hrs to Reliegos.
off without adequate supplies for a long Right and left routes rejoin in...
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Reliegos around 25 July, medieval festival with a market,

jousting and witch burning. Second last Sunday in
Private hostel (10, 9, March to October) Albergue
August, tomato festival, in honour of Mansilla's
Piedras Blancas II on the left a little before the
famous variety of tomato, with a cookery competition
village. An extension of Piedras Blancas in El Burgo
followed by the "Tomatina" when the young people
Ranero. Caf / restaurant. Tel 607 163 982
of the town pelt each other (and any passing pilgrims)
Private hostel (20, 9, March to October) Vive tu
with tomatoes - although it is not quite on the scale of
Camino, on the Camino on the left. Laundry
the more famous Tomatina in Valencia. Second
facilities. New in 2016. Tel 987 317 837
Sunday in September, Virgen de Gracia, with a
Private hostel (10, 7, March to October) El
Romeria / Pilgrimage. 11 November, festival of San
Albergue de Ada, on Calle Real, to the left at Bar La
Martn, this is the town's oldest festival and includes
Torre. Laundry facilities, vegetarian food, meditation
a livestock mart, a market, procession of agricultural
room and yoga. New in 2015. Tel 691 153 010
machinery and local specialities in the restaurants.
Municipal hostel (45, 5). On Calle La Escuela. It's no longer necessary to cross the road
Good, modern facilities. Kitchen. Tel 686 527 505 bridge over the river Porma before Puente
Private Hostel (40, 7) Albergue La Parada, also on de Villarente, the long-awaited footbridge
Calle la Escuela. Laundry facilities, kitchen with is now in operation.
microwaves. Tel 987 317 880 6km / 1 hrs to Puente Villarente
Private Hostel (20, 7, April to October) Albergue Private Hostel (56, 8) Albergue San Pelayo. On
de Ada, on Calle Real, a little left of the Camino. Calle El Romero, after crossing the bridge take the
Vegetarian meals available and breakfast. New in second street on the right then the first left and walk
2015. Tel 691 153 010 about 100m. Signposted. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
There are cafs on the main square. Bar La Torre Restaurant with pilgrim menu. Tel 650 918 281
does good food (despite its overblown advertising). Cafs and a bank.
Bar Gil does OK food but their Pilgrim Menu isn't
great. The route of the Camino through this village 4km / 1 hr to Arcahueja
has been changed, some confusing arrows are to be Private hostel (34, 5 or 18 with dinner and
expected. breakfast, March to Christmas) La Torre. A little to
the left of the Camino near the church. They have a
6km / 1 hrs to Mansilla de las caf downstairs which does good food with locally
Mulas produced cider. Laundry facilities. Friendly. Tel 987
Private hostel (32, 10 or 20 with dinner and 205 896
breakfast, January to November) Albergue El Caf.
Some effort has been made recently to make
Jardn del Camino. In a modern building, behind a the entry to Len safer. Please follow the
wall on the right near the beginning of the town on signs carefully.
the approach from Reliegos. Laundry facilities. Their On the way into the city there's an
caf does food. Tel 987 310 232 information kiosk for pilgrims. They have
Private hostel (18, 8, March to January) Albergue handy city maps.
Gaia, on the Camino. In a nicely renovated house. 8km / 2 hrs to Len
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Opened by ex-pilgrims in Private hostel (60, 8, February to November)
2015. Good reports. Tel 699 911 311 Santo Toms de Canterbury on Avenida de la Lastra,
Municipal Hostel (76, 5, January to November). which is left when descending the hill after the
On your left as you walk down Calle del Puente in second bridge over the motorway. Kitchen, laundry
the centre. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 987 311 facilities. Modern facilities. Also private rooms. Tel
800 987 392 626
Several restaurants on Calle del Puente do Pilgrim Private hostel (40, 10) Albergue Check In on
Menus, La Curiosa, on Calle Jos Alvarez, has been Avenida Alcalde Miguel Castao, on left on the
recommended. A caf / bakery, Confiteria Alonso, Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Spacious and
on Plaza del Pozo beside the Ayuntamiento opens for modern. New in 2015. Tel 686 956 896
breakfast. Also around this square are banks and Private hostel (100, 10) Albergue Ademar / San
shops. Nearby there's a pharmacy in Calle los Francisco de Ass on Avenida Alcalde Miguel
Mesones. Da supermarket on Plaza de Grano. Fiestas
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Castaos, which is just to the left of the Camino on 7km / 1 hrs to La Virgen del
the way into the city, past Plaza Santa Ana. In a
students' halls of residence. Free laundry facilities. Camino
Midnight curfew. Boring and slightly depressing. Tel Private Hostel (40, 7, April to September)
987 215 060 Albergue Don Antonio y Doa Cinia. On Calle
Convent hostel (132, 5 with breakfast) Albergue Camino de Villacedre to the left of the main road as
del Monasterio de las Benedictinas. In the centre of you pass through the village. Signposted. Kitchen,
the city on Plaza Santa Maria. Just to the right of the laundry facilities. Positive reports. Tel 987 302 800
Camino. 21:00 curfew. Laundry facilities. This s the On the Camino there are cafs that do food, and
oldest pilgrim hostel in Len. Tel 987 252 866 shops. There is a pharmacy on Calle Cervantes which
Private hostel (65, 10, March to October) is to the right. Public toilets under souvenir shop
Albergue Muralla Leonesa on Calle Tarifa, from Las opposite church.
Benedictinas continue straight and turn right into Just after the village the Camino divides
and continues on separate routes until
Calle los Castaones. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel Hospital de rbigo. Cross the main road at
987 177 873 the church and turn right. 100m further on
Private hostel (20, 16) Como en Casa on Calle the Camino divides. The right route runs
Legin VII, to the left of the Camino where it turns along the side of a busy main road. The
right on to Calle Ancha. Kitchen, laundry facilities. left route passes through open countryside.
There is a lot of confusing signposting at
Tel 685 508 958 this junction. The right route follows the
Private hostel (20, 12) Albergue Len Hostel on Roman road and is considered the original
Calle Ancha on the Camino just before the cathedral, Camino.
1st floor. Kitchen. Tel 987 079 907 Right route 26km / 6 hrs
Private hostel (80, 10, July to August) Albergue 4km / 1 hr to Valverde de la Virgen, caf.
Unamuno, on Calle San Pelayo. Students' halls of 2km / hr to San Miguel del Camino, cafs,
restaurants. Then 8km / 2 hrs to...
residence. Laundry facilities, meals. No curfew.
Recently renovated. Impersonal. Tel 987 233 010 14km / 3 hrs to Villadangos del
Len is a major city with all facilities. Once in the Pramo
city centre the Camino is waymarked by metal shells
Municipal hostel (54, 5) In the old school building
set into the ground. There's a Tourist Information
to the right on a bend in the main road as you enter
opposite the entrance to the cathedral. Internet on
the village. Run by volunteers. Kitchen, laundry
Avenida Ordoo II. Mercadona and Dia
facilities. In cold weather they have a great open
supermarkets on the Camino on the way into town.
wood fire in a barrel. Tel 987 102 910
Supermarket on Avenida de Roma. 24h Pharmacy on
Cafs, a shop, a bank, a restaurant and a pharmacy on
Avenida Ordoo II. Fiestas the patron saints of Len
the Camino.
are San Juan and San Pedro whose festival takes
places at the end of June with street theatre and the 5km / 1 hrs to San Martn del
usual mayhem, La Palomera 16 July, San Froiln 4 Camino
October with a medieval street festival with
Private hostel (40, 7) Albergue Vieira before the
costumes, music, food, donkeys, camels, owls,
village. Laundry facilities. Their restaurant does local
everything medieval basically.
The official Camino winds its crooked way specialities and breakfast. Good reports. Tel 987 378
around the tourist attractions of Len. 565
Don't worry if you end up lost! The easiest Private Hostel (70, 6) Albergue Santa Ana on the
way to find your way out is to find the left of the Camino. Laundry facilities, evening meal
river and walk upstream until you come to
the footbridge, Puente San Marcos, which is
and breakfast. Tel 987 039 322
just beside the magnificent Hostal de San Municipal Hostel (60, 5) Albergue de San Martn
Marcos. Cross the river here and it's del Camino also on the main road, a little further on,
straight all the way out of town. on the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities, large garden.
Several cafs do breakfast on the way out Basic and run down. Tel 676 020 388
of the city. There are also several
supermarkets and bakeries (unfortunately Private Hostel (8, 10) La Casa Verde, on Travesa
they don't open until around 09:00). Estacin, a little off the Camino to the left. Kitchen
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with microwaves, laundry facilities. New in 2015. display. Evening meal reported good. Tel 987 388
Tel 646 879 437 285
The hostels in this village appear to be waging Private Hostel (22, 9.50) Albergue La Encina on
propaganda war on each other. There is a caf, a shop Avenida Suero de Quiones, opposite the swimming
and a bakery. pool, take a right off the bridge, then walk quite a
7km / 1 hrs to Hospital de rbigo long way. Caf with pilgrim menu and which opens
Left route 27km / 6 hrs at 07:00. Tel 987 361 087
2km / hr to Fresno del Camino, caf. Private Hostel (26, 11, April to October) Albergue
8km / 2 hrs to Chozas de Abajo, caf about
400m off the Camino to the left. Then 4km /
Verde. A little off the Camino to the left down
1 hr to... Avenida de los Fueros de Len. Laundry facilities,
nice garden, pets, hippie vibe. Friendly and
14km / 3 hrs to Villar de welcoming. They do a communal meal using organic
Mazarife produce with Vegetarian options (delicious) and
Private hostel (50, 8) Albergue San Antonio de breakfast - all donativo - with a musical
Pdua. To your right just before the village. A accompaniment! Also yoga classes and private rooms
modern purpose-built hostel with laundry facilities. Tel 689 927 926
Evening meal, breakfast. Some negative reports. Tel Several cafs / restaurants near the bridge (on the
987 390 192 Camino and down side streets to the left) do a good
Private Hostel (50, 5) Albergue de Jess. To the left lunchtime menu and a Pilgrim Menu in the evening.
as you're entering the village. Kitchen, laundry Restaurante Los Angeles, on Calle Dr. Santos
facilities, small swimming pool (complete with Olivera, has been recommended. Shop and banks on
Viking ship!), caf which does meals. Mattresses on the Camino, and a pharmacy before the bridge on the
the balcony overlooking the courtyard provide extra left in Calle Dr. Santos Olivera.
Leaving the village the Camino divides. To
places in summer. Their bar stays open quite late so the right it passes through the villages of
there might be noise, especially at weekends. Tel 987 Villares de rbigo and Santibez de
390 697 Valdeiglesias. The left route follows the
Private Hostel (26, 9, February to December) main road. These two paths join again
Albergue Tio Pepe. Near the church. Bar downstairs before San Justo de la Vega.
does evening meal and breakfast. Warm welcome. Tel Right route 16km / 4 hrs to Astorga
987 390 517 2km / hr to Villares de rbigo
There are 2 shops, 2 cafs and a bakery. Private Hostel (24, 7, February to November)
Villavente can be bypassed by continuing
Albergue Villares de rbigo just to the right of the
straight on the road.
Camino in the centre of the village. Kitchen, laundry
9km / 2 hrs to Villavante facilities, book exchange, nice garden. Communal
Private hostel (30, 8.50, April to October) evening meal and breakfast. Tel 987 132 935
Albergue Santa Luca on Calle Doctor Vlez. Shop, a caf and a pharmacy.
Laundry facilities. Evening meals and breakfast. Also 2km / hr to Santibez de
Caf. Valdeiglesias
4km / 1 hr to Hospital de rbigo. Private hostel (14, 7, April to October) Albergue
Right and left routes rejoin in... Camino Francs. On the left on the Camino. Laundry
Hospital de rbigo facilities. Caf / restaurant. Tel 987 361 014
Parish hostel (90, 5) Albergue Parroquial Karl Parish hostel (20, 5, March to October) Albergue
Leisner. After crossing the bridge continue straight on de Peregrinos de Santibez. Up a street to the right
the main street, it's on your right. Kitchen, laundry before you pass the church, beside the village caf.
facilities. Nice patio. Tel 987 388 444 Communal evening meal and breakfast - donativo.
Private hostel (30, 7, March to November) Nice garden. Basic. Tel 626 362 159
Albergue San Miguel, also on the main street on the There are 2 cafs. Caf Centro Social beside the
left. Kitchen, laundry facilities. They allow pilgrims hostel also serves as the (limited) village shop. It's a
to paint a picture, the best of which are put on local tradition to construct a maize maze (Laberinto
de Mas, maize in North American English is corn)
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every summer. It's said to be the biggest in the world! the little church Ecce Homo on the left, turn right and
It opens on 1 August. you'll see it. Small, quiet hostel with a communal
From Santibez it's 12 km / 3 hrs to area in a neighbouring building. Tel 620 960 060
Astorga. 5km / 1 hrs to David's
refreshment stand. In autumn 2016 David 2km / hr to Murias de
left the Camino saying that this phase of
his life has ended. We can only thank him Rechivaldo
on behalf of all the people to whom he Municipal hostel (14, 5, March to October)
brought the gift of the real spirit of the Albergue de Murias de Rechivaldo, to the right of the
Camino and wish him good luck in his future
endeavours. 3km / hr to San Justo de la
Camino in the old school building. Individual rooms.
Vega. Laundry facilities. Tel 638 433 716
Left route 16km / 4 hrs to Astorga Private hostel (30, 9, April to October) Albergue
This route is slightly shorter however it Casa las guedas. On your right as you leave the
follows a busy main road for most of its village. Laundry facilities. They do an evening meal
course. and breakfast from 06:00. Tel 636 067 840
Right and left routes rejoin just before... Two restaurants and two cafs.
San Justo de la Vega, cafs, a shop, a 3km / hr to Castrillo de los Polvazares.
bakery and a pharmacy on the Camino. 4km / Although just off the "official" Camino, it
1 hr to... is considered the jewel among Maragato
Astorga villages and is well worth a visit. From
Murias, follow the road rather than the
Municipal hostel (164, 7) Albergue de Peregrinos Camino. It's to the right of the road
Siervas de Mara. On the left on Plaza San Francisco across a bridge between Murias and Santa
just after you struggle up the hill through the town Catalina, at a place where there's a small
walls. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Excellent facilities. carpark. Castrillo has several popular
restaurants and is a good place to try
Tel 987 616 034 Cocido Maragato and other local
Private Hostel (90, 10, April to November) San specialities - although the restaurants,
Javier on Calle Portera, near the cathedral. Kitchen, not being pilgrim establishments, keep
laundry facilities. Wood burning stove when it's cold normal hours.
and a hearty breakfast available. The noise from the Municipal hostel (8, 5, April to October) Albergue
wooden floor in the dorm can make sleeping difficult. Municipal de Castrillo de los Polvazares. In a stone
Tel 987 618 532 house on Calle el Jardn. Contact details on the door.
Astorga is a large towns with all facilities. Kitchen Tel 655 803 706
Supermarket on Plaza de Santocildes, on the 4km / 1 hr to Santa Catalina de
Camino. Several cafs on the Camino open for
breakfast. Tourist Information on the square beside Somoza
the cathedral. Also on Plaza de Santocildes there's a Private hostel (20, 5) Albergue El Caminante. Just
good outdoor shop called Huracn run by a Swiss to the right of the church. Laundry facilities. Also a
gentleman. Fiestas Astures y Romanos 25 July with caf which does a Pilgrim Menu and breakfast. Tel
lots of dressing up and fake battles, Santa Marta 25 987 691 098
August. Private Hostel (24, 5) Albergue San Blas. On the
Leaving town is a bit confusing so pay left on the main street. Laundry facilities. They have
close attention to the waymarkings. a caf which does a Pilgrim Menu and opens for
Following the Camino through town, at the
cathedral veer left down Calle Portena and
breakfast. Tel 987 691 411
then right at the end. Continue straight Cafs and restaurants of which the one belonging to
across a road junction on to Calle de San Albergue El Caminante is quite pleasant.
Pedro until you arrive at the main road
called Avenida Madrid-Corua, which you 4km / 1 hr to El Ganso
cross and continue on Calle de los Private hostel (30, 8, Easter to October) Albergue
Mrtires. Follow this and it's straight all Gabino, on the main road near the church, in a nicely
the way out of town. renovated building. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
2km / hr to Valdeviejas 660 912 823
Municipal hostel (10, 5, March to October) Shop on the left after Albergue Gabino. Caf Bar La
Albergue de Peregrinos Ecce Homo. When you see Barraga does good home cooking and regional
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specialities, it's on the main road through the village, evening meal and pilgrim prayers (attendance
parallel to and to the left of the Camino. voluntary, all welcome). Breakfast (basic). Run by
The climb to Cruz de Ferro begins in volunteers. Friendly and welcoming.
earnest after El Ganso, however, the ascent
Private hostel (20, 7, March to October) La
is mostly pretty gradual.
Posada del Druida to the right just before the Parish
7km / 1 hrs to Rabanal del Hostel. Laundry facilities. Tel 696 820 136
Camino Shop up the main street, on the left. The food in La
Taberna de Gaia has been recommended and
Private hostel (34, 5, April to October) Albergue
Albergue Monte Irago does vegetarian options and
La Senda. On your left as you enter the village.
food to take away.
Kitchen, laundry facilities, space for tents Tel 696 2km / hr after Foncebadn you will come
819 060 to the Cruz de Ferro. If there's snow it
Municipal Hostel (32, 5) To the left of the Camino will be easier to walk on the road. The
on a square on the main road. Kitchen, laundry road passes within a few metres of the
cross so you're unlikely to miss it.
facilities. Laid-back vibe, garden. Tel 627 147 115
Private Hostel (74, 5) Albergue Nuestra Seora del 4km / 1 hr to Manjarn
Pilar. Beside the municipal hostel. Kitchen, laundry Private hostel (39, donativo) Just to the right of the
facilities. They have a bar with a nice patio and do an Camino. Basic accommodation and an evening meal
evening meal and breakfast from 07:00. Also private in this unique 'environmentally friendly' hostel where,
rooms. Tel 987 631 621 apart from an occasional trip to the supermarket, little
Religious Hostel (40, donativo with breakfast, has changed since the 12th century. Pit toilet and a
April to October) Albergue Gaucelmo. Opposite the spring to wash in. No running water or heat. Toms
entrance to the church in the centre of the village. the hospitalero, who dresses as a Templar knight, is
Staffed by volunteers this hostel is run by the something of a Camino legend.
Confraternity of Saint James, a British organisation. After the highest point you will descend
Kitchen. Big garden. Very welcoming. Tel 987 631 900m between here and Molinaseca (15km).
The path may be slippery in places,
647 especially in winter. It is possible to
Several shops. Cafs on Calle Real do Pilgrim Menus follow the road all the way.
and open for breakfast. The caf of Albergue Nuestra
Seora del Pilar is nice and does good food. On some
If you find this guide useful please consider
evenings at 19:00 there are Vespers with Gregorian
chant in the village's small church. making a donation towards its upkeep. Your
contribution will help ensure that it will still be
5km / 1 hrs to Foncebadn kept up-to-date and made available free to future
Private hostel (20, 7) Albergue Roger de Lauria. pilgrims. Also, for a US$5 donation youll be able
Caf which does meals. This is the old Albergue to download PDF copies of the full version of this
Convento under new management. Basic. Tel 625 guide (with maps, altitude profiles, etc.) and a
313 425 copy of our best-selling Practical Prepartion
Private Hostel (35, 8) Albergue Monte Irago. Up book, with everything you need to know before
the hill on the left. They do meals in their caf (with you set off. See our website:
vegetarian options) using produce from their own
www.caminoguide.net
garden and a good buffet breakfast which is also open
to non-residents. They also have a small shop. Hippie
vibe with alternative therapies and goats, cats, 7 km / 1 hrs to El Acebo
rabbits, etc. running around outside. Tel 695 452 950 Private Hostel (23, 7, March to November)
Private Hostel (34, 10, March to November) Albergue Mesn El Acebo. On your left as you walk
Albergue La Cruz de Fierro. To the right of the through the village. Laundry facilities. There's a
Camino, down a narrow lane. Laundry facilities. Tel separate dorm in another building which they open
699 752 144 when this one is full. Tel 987 695 074
Parish Hostel (22, 5, May to October) Albergue Parish Hostel (24, donativo, April to October)
Parroquial Domus Dei. On the right at the end of the Albergue Parroquial Apstol Santiago. To the left of
village in the renovated village church. Communal the Camino near the end of the village. Kitchen,
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laundry facilities. Evening meal and breakfast. right route into town shortly after it passes under a
Pilgrim discussion before meal. Welcoming. railway. Laundry facilities. They do a communal
Private hostel (100, 10, closed Christmas and evening meal with vegetarian options. Tel 660 416
New Year) La Casa del Peregrino at the end of the 251
village on the left with more flags than the UN. Religious hostel (174, donativo) Refugio de San
Laundry facilities, restaurant, caf, swimming pool, Nicols de Fle. On Calle de la Loma beside a big
shop. Reported to be like a hotel! Tel 987 057 793 car park on the Camino before the centre of the city.
Cafs and a small shop on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. The first of the Camino's
3km / hr to Riego de Ambrs mega hostels. Tel 987 413 381
Private hostel (90, 12, March to November)
Municipal hostel (30, 6, April to October)
Albergue Guiana on Avenida del Castillo, between
Albergue de Peregrinos de Riego de Ambrs. On
Refugio de San Nicols de Fle and the castle.
Plaza San Sebastin, on the left of the Camino.
Kitchen, laundry facilities. If it's closed ask in the Kitchen, laundry facilities, bike storage. New in
nearby caf. Tel 669 413 491 2015. Tel 987 409 327
Shop, caf and a restaurant which does a Pilgrim Ponferrada has all facilities. There are several
Menu. supermarkets near the hostels and lots of restaurants
There is a long, steep and difficult and cafs near Plaza del Ayuntamiento, including
descent into Molinaseca. An easier Restaurante La Fonda which does a good men del
alternative, if you don't like descents, or da, and Pizzeria Trastevere which does some of the
in poor weather, is to walk along the road.
best pizza in the whole of Spain, and a caf / bakery.
5km / 1 hrs to Molinaseca Restaurante Mencia, on Calle Nicols de Brujas,
Private hostal (32, 9) Albergue Compostela, on has also been recommended. Tourist Information
Calle La Iglesia, left after bridge, near the church. hidden near the main entrance to the castle.
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Communal evening meal. Ponferrada is a popular Camino starting-point,
Spacious with good modern facilities. New in 2016. especially in summer. Some would say the hustle and
Tel 987 453 057 bustle of the last 100km really begins here.
Private hostal (56, 7, March to November) Getting out of Ponferrada is a little
complicated. From the hostel follow the
Albergue Santa Marina. On the right after the old arrows to the castle and then right. The
town. Laundry facilities. They do a communal Camino leads you through the new part of
evening meal and breakfast. Modern and town. The waymarkings can be followed with
comfortable. Tel 987 453 077 care.
Municipal Hostel (44, 5) Hospital de Peregrinos de 5km / 1 hrs to Columbrianos
Molinaseca. Just past the previous hostel on the left. Private hostel (24, 10) San Blas on the left. In a
Kitchen, laundry facilities. In summer some of the renovated stone house. Laundry facilities. They have
places are outside under an awning. A bit run-down. a caf which does meals. New in 2015. Tel 611 614
Tel 692 886 721 149
Cafs, restaurants, (expensive) shops, on the Camino. Caf.
However, in winter many of them may be closed.
Pharmacy on main road. In summer there is a Playa 5km / 1 hrs to Camponaraya
Fluvial / River Beach by the bridge. Private hostel (26, 9) Albergue Naraya on the
From here, unfortunately, you'll be walking Camino, on the right. Laundry facilities. They have
on hard surfaces most of the way to Las their own caf / restaurant. Tel 987 459 159
Herreras. There are two options when Private hostel (20, 10) La Medina, on the Camino.
entering Ponferrada. Either follow the main
road all the way or follow the longer In a newly renovated building. Laundry facilities,
waymarked Camino to the left through a garden. Caf / restaurant. New in August 2015. Tel
series of meanders to arrive at the 987 463 962
municipal hostel crossing the river Boeza Da supermarket on the left at the start of town and
over a Roman bridge.
shops, caf, bank (left at roundabout), pharmacy, on
8km / 2 hrs to Ponferrada the main road.
Private hostel (18, 10, April to October) Albergue The Camino in Camponaraya runs along a busy
road, the length of the village and out the
Alea on Calle Teleno, which is just to the right of the other side until at the gates of a factory
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if veers up to the left beside a picnic Private Hostel (30, 6, March to November)
area.
Albergue de la Piedra. Continue on the Camino
6km / 1 hrs to Cacabelos through town, cross the bridge and continue on Calle
Private hostel (30, 10, closed February) Albergue del Esprtu Santo. It's on the right. Beautifully
La Gallega on the Camino in the centre of the town. renovated hostel run by a young couple from Madrid.
Laundry facilities. They also have a Pulpera. Tel 680 Kitchen, laundry facilities. Excellent buffet breakfast.
917 109 Tel 987 540 260
Municipal hostel (70, 5, May to October) This is a big town with all facilities. Shops, cafs,
Albergue de Cacabelos. On the right when leaving restaurants and a pharmacy on Plaza Mayor, and
town. Laundry facilities. Two beds per room arranged Cafetera Compostelana which has a good pilgrim
in a semi-circle around a church, although without menu. Supermarket, continue straight through Plaza
noise insulation. Facilities basic. Tel 987 547 167 Mayor, past the park (Jardn de la Alameda), down
All facilities on or near the Camino. Bank and left and then right. Fiestas La Esperanza 14
pharmacy on Plaza Mayor. September.
Right route 11km / 2 hrs
2km / hr to Pieros Shortly after crossing the bridge in
Private hostel (18, 5, March to November) Villafrance the Camino divides. The right
Albergue El Serbal y la Luna. Just to the right of the route goes up a narrow, steep street, just
after Peluquera (Hairdresser) Ana. It may
Camino. Laundry facilities, fireplace. Vegetarian food not be signposted due to vandalism. It
and breakfast. Yoga. Run by volunteers. New in passes through beautiful mountainous
2015. Good reports. Tel 639 888 924 countryside before rejoining the left route
Caf on the left on the main road a little after the in Trabadelo. This route has a steep ascent
village. and descent and yellow arrows are scarce at
From Cacabelos to Villafranca there are two times. Once at the top follow the unpaved
options, either through the village of road. At two points you will come to
Valtuille de Arriba, where there's a caf, junctions where yellow arrows urge you to
or along the road for another 2km / hr go right towards the village (Valtuille,
until the Camino branches off to the right caf), if you don't want to go to the
(shorter). village just ignore them and veer left.
Descend towards Trabadelo on the road
7km / 1 hrs to Villafranca del until, in a left-hand curve, there's a
marked track branching right, follow this,
Bierzo crossing the road twice, until you arrive
Municipal hostel (62, 6, Easter to October) Down in Trabadelo. It's a bit of an adventure
steps on your right before entering the town. Kitchen, but in good weather, much more beautiful
than the valley route.
laundry facilities. Tel 987 542 356
Left route 10km / 2 hrs
Private Hostel (80, 5) Albergue Ave Fenix. Just The left route continues straight ahead
after the church on the left that you pass at the following the road along the flat valley
beginning of the town. Laundry facilities. Cramped floor beside the ro Valcarce. Passing
dorms. Communal evening meal and breakfast through...
available. Unconventional and not everybody's cup of 5 km / 1 hrs to Pereje
tea. Tel 987 540 229 Municipal hostel (60, 5) Albergue de Pereje. On
Private hostel (22, 10, March to November) the main road through the village. In a beautiful stone
Albergue el Castillo, on Calle del Castillo, just after building. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Single beds.
the castle. Kitchen. New in 2016. Tel 987 540 344 Sometimes a note on the door directing pilgrims to a
Private hostel (24, 10, April to November) nearby bar. Tel 987 540 138
Albergue Leo on Calle Ribadeo, on the Camino Small shop and a caf that does meals.
where it descends towards the river. Kitchen, laundry 5km / 1 hrs to Trabadelo
facilities. Good reports. Tel 658 049 244 Right and left routes rejoin in...
Private hostel (100, 5) Albergue Convento San
Nicolas in an enormous and slightly creepy old
Trabadelo
boarding school past Plaza Mayor on the right. Private hostel (48, 8) Albergue Crispeta. Just at the
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Basic. Some negative start of the village. Laundry facilities. The caf
reports. Also private rooms. Tel 696 978 653 downstairs does evening meals and breakfast. The
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dorms are directly above the caf so possibly noisy. Valcarce. Up the hill to the right as you walk through
Negative reports. Tel 620 329 386 the village under a motorway bridge. Laundry
Parish hostel (22, 5, March to October) Albergue facilities, badly equipped kitchen. Fairly basic and a
Parroquial on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry bit rundown. Tel 987 543 006
facilities. Tel 630 628 130 Private hostel (10, 8) Pensin Fernndez from
Private hostel (16, 9, April to October) Albergue Plaza Ayuntamiento turn left on to Calle Puerte Viejo,
Camino y Leyenda, on the right. Laundry facilities. cross bridge and turn right. Kitchen. They also have
Also private rooms. New in 2015. Meals. Also individual rooms from 15. Tel 987 543 027
private rooms. Tel 987 566 446 Private hostel (28, 10, March to November) El
Municipal Hostel (35, 6, April to October) Paso, on the Camino beside the church. Kitchen,
Albergue de Peregrinos de Trabadelo. On the laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel 628 104 309
Camino after crossing the bridge, ask in the Shops, a bakery, a pharmacy and banks. Several cafs
municipal caf. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 687 do Pilgrim Menus, none is particularly good. Fiestas
827 987 San Roque 16 August.
There are cafs, a shop and a pharmacy on the 2km / hr to Ruiteln
Camino as it passes through the village. Alternatively
Private hostel (38, 5) Pequeo Potala. On the right.
cross the bridge to the left then left again to the truck-
Laundry facilities, nice terrace. They also do an
stop caf good value and "local colour". Puente
evening meal (with vegetarian options) and breakfast.
Peregrino has been recommended for food.
Tel 987 561 322
4km / 1 hr to La Portela de Caf.
Valcarce 1km / hr to Las Herreras
Private hostel (30, 9, March to October) Albergue Private hostel (17, 5, May to October) Refugio en
El Peregrino. On the left just before the village. Herreras. On the left on the Camino. Laundry
Laundry facilities. They also have a caf, restaurant facilities. They do an evening meal and breakfast.
and private rooms. Tel 987 543 197 Welcoming. Tel 654 353 940
Caf / restaurant. Private hostel (40, 11, March to October) Casa
1km / hr to Ambasmestas Lixe, on the left. Laundry facilities, caf, also private
rooms. New in 2015. Tel 987 134 915
Private hostel (10, 10, April to November)
Caf. You can hire a horse to O Cebreiro, look for the
Albergue Camynos beside the road a little before the
sign.
village. Tel 629 743 124 The climb to O Cebreiro begins here. In the
Private hostel (28, 10, April to October) Casa del next 9km you'll climb 600m.
Pescador, on the left before the village. Kitchen.
They have a caf which does meals. New in 2015. Tel
4km / 1 hr to La Faba
603 515 868 Religious hostel (60, 5, April to October)
Private hostel (19, 5, April to October) Albergue Albergue de Peregrinos de la Faba. Beside the
Das nimas. Turn left shortly after you enter the village church. Follow the sign up to the right before
village and cross the bridge over the river. The hostel entering the village. Run by German volunteers.
is on your left. Microwaves, laundry facilities. Tel Kitchen, laundry facilities. Excellent hostel in a
618 568 845 beautiful location. Tel 630 836 865
Shop. The village's only caf, in the Centro de Private Hostel (8, donativo, March to November,
Turismo Rural, does an excellent Pilgrim Menu. outside these dates phone) El Refugio. On your left
in a renovated stone house. Communal vegetarian
1km / hr to Vega de Valcarce evening meal. Run by volunteers from the Asociacin
Private Hostel (14, 10, February to November) CaminArte. Good reports. Tel 654 911 223
Albergue Sarracn, on the left before the village. Small shop and a caf.
Laundry facilities. Tel 987 543 089
Private Hostel (13, 9) Albergue Santa Mara
2km / hr to Laguna de Castilla
Magdalena on the Camino on the right. Laundry Private hostel (52, 10, April to October) Albergue
facilities, kitchen with microwaves. Tel 628 736 186 la Escuela. In the centre of the village. Laundry
Municipal Hostel (84, 5) Albergue de Vega de
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facilities. The caf in the same building does meals 600m descent to...
and breakfast. Friendly. Tel 619 479 238 4km / 1 hr to Triacastela
Caf. Xunta hostel (56, 6) Albergue de Triacastela, to
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your left as you enter the town. Laundry facilities. A
2km / hr to O Cebreiro bit run-down.
Xunta hostel (100, 6) Albergue do Cebreiro. Follow Private Hostel (32, 9) Albergue Lemos, just off the
the signs through the village. Laundry facilities. Camino to the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Also
There are restaurants, cafs, shops and Tourist private rooms. Tel 677 117 238
Information. Private Hostel (20, 9, April to September)
Leaving O Cebreiro the waymarkings are a Albergue A Horta de Abel, on the Camino on the
bit vague. You can either walk past the
right. In a nicely restored stone house. Kitchen,
municipal hostel and on the "official"
Camino through the forest, or walk down to laundry facilities. Good reports. Tel 608 080 556
the road before you come to the municipal Private Hostel (20, 9, March to November)
hostel and follow it to the left. Albergue Atrio, on the Camino on the right. Kitchen,
3km / hr to Liares Laundry facilities. Their caf does meals and
breakfast. Also private rooms. New in 2015. Tel 982
548 488
Albergue Linar do Rei, on the Camino. Kitchen,
Private Hostel (27, 9) Albergue Oribio, on the main
laundry facilities. Modern facilities. New in 2015.
road to the right of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry
Good reports. Tel 616 464 831
Shop, caf.
Private Hostel (45, 9) Complexo Xacobeo. In a
3km / hr to Hospital da Condesa modern building on your left. Kitchen, laundry
Xunta hostel (20, 6) Albergue de Hospital da facilities. They have a restaurant a little further down
Condesa. Typical modern Xunta hostel on the right at on the same street which opens for breakfast and does
the start of the village. an excellent pilgrim menu. Also double rooms. Tel
The village caf apparently does food but 982 548 037
unfortunately seems to be rarely open. Private Hostel (26, 8) Albergue Berce do Caminho,
3km / hr to Alto do Poio on the Camino on the right. Kitchen, laundry
Private hostel (18, 6). Enquire in Caf Puerto, the facilities. Tel 982 548 127
Private Hostel (38, 8, April to October) Albergue
hostel is to the rear. A bit basic. Tel 982 367 172
Aitzenea, down a street to the right near the main
Caf Puerto does snacks. The guesthouse and
restaurant across the road are reported to be worth road. Kitchen, laundry facilities. In a nice old stone
house. Tel 982 548 076
avoiding.
Cafs, restaurants, a bank and a pharmacy on the
3km / hr to Fonfra Camino. Restaurante Complexo Xacobeo opens for
Private hostel (80, 8, March to November) breakfast and does a good Pilgrim Menu. There's a
Albergue A Reboleira. On the left. Laundry facilities, very well-stocked supermarket on the corner opposite
caf. "Cool wooden beds". Tel 982 181 271 Albergue Aitzenea.
Albergue A Reboleira has a caf which does breakfast In Triacastela, near the bottom of the
and a good Pilgrim Menu. Caf Lucas, at the end of village, the Camino divides. The right
route goes through Calvor and on to Sarria.
the village, is friendly and does good food (open The left route goes through Samos.
April to November). Right route 15km / 3 hrs
3km / hr to Biduedo
5km / 1 hrs to Fillobal 2km / hr to A Balsa
Private hostel (12, 9) Albergue Ecolgico El Beso
Private hostel (22, 9) Albergue Fillobal just to the
on the Camino on the right, in a renovated
right of the Camino in this tiny village. Laundry
farmhouse. Environmentally friendly hostel with
facilities, kitchen with microwaves. Nice, quiet
modern facilities. Laundry facilities. Vegetarian
albergue with only the mooing of the cows to disturb
communal evening meal and breakfast. Tel 633 550
the peace. Tel 666 826 414
558
The village caf (with vegetarian food) belongs to the
same owners as the hostel. Good reports.
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8km / 2 hrs to Furela, caf Bar Franco Private hostel (32, 10, March to October) Paloma
which does good food, especially empanadas
y Lea. After the village to the right of the Camino. A
and Caldo Galego (see under O Cebreiro)
although only in cold weather. new, purpose-built hostel. Laundry facilities. They do
a communal evening meal (with vegetarian option)
11km / 2 hrs to Calvor and breakfast. Good reports. Tel 982 533 248
Xunta hostel (22, 6) Refugio de Peregrinos de Caf.
Calvor. On the left at a roundabout before the village
in a renovated school building. 4km / 1 hr to Sarria
1km / hr to Aguiada Private hostel (23, 10, March to November) A
Left route 19km / 4 hrs Pedra. Beside the tourist information office you pass
Follow the road for 4km / 1 hr as far as entering the town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982
San Cristovo do Real where the Camino 530 130
branches to the right.
Private Hostel (27, 10, March to October)
4km / 1 hr to San Cristovo do Real Albergue Oasis just after A Pedra on the left. In a
Xunta hostel (60, 6) Casa Grande de Luso. 400m classy, modern building. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
off the Camino after the village. Signposted. Kitchen. Tel 605 948 644
Modern facilities. No services in the vicinity. Private hostel (100, 10, March to November)
2km / hr to Renche, caf. Alma do Camio on Ra Calvo Sotelo, which is to
6km / 1 hrs to Samos your right when you see Albergue Oasis. Kitchen,
Religious hostel (50, donativo) Albergue del laundry facilities. Tel 982 876 768
Monasterio de Samos. The entrance to the hostel is at Private hostel (25, 9) Albergue Baruno, on the
the opposite side of the monastery to the main right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Restaurant. New in
entrance by the monastery's petrol station. Tel 982 2016.
546 046 Private hostel (28, 9) Albergue Credencial on the
Private Hostel (10, 9) Albergue Albaroque (was A Camino on the left. Breakfast. Tel 982 876 455
Cova do Frade) At the corner of Calle Salvador Private hostel (44, 10, February to October)
opposite the monastery. Laundry facilities. They have Albergue Puente Ribeira on the Camino on the right.
a restaurant and caf. Tel 982 546 087 Laundry facilities. Tel 982 876 789
Private Hostel (48, 10, May to September) Private hostel (22, 10, March to October)
Albergue Val de Samos. Opposite the Ayuntamiento. Albergue Casa Peltre. On the Camino near the steps
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982 546 163 up to the old town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
Supermarket and pharmacy on the Camino on the 606 226 067
way out of the village. Around the monastery there Xunta Hostel (40, 6) Albergue de Peregrinos de
are banks, Tourist Info (at the entrance to the Sarria. On your right after the steps. Laundry
monastery hostel), shops and bakeries. Several places facilities. Modern.
do Pilgrim Menus. The restaurant of Hostel A Veiga Private Hostel (16, 10, April to October) Albergue
has been recommended. The monastery can be visited Mayor on Ra Maior on the left on the Camino.
by guided tour only. Fiestas San Bieito Abade 11 Kitchen with microwaves, laundry facilities. Tel 685
July. 148 474
There are two possible routes from Samos to Private Hostel (28, 10) Albergue Casino, on Ra
Sarria. Both begin by following the main Maior on the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New
road for about 2km / hr until there is a in 2016. Tel 982 886 785
signposted split. Go right to follow paths Private Hostel (40, 10, March to December)
through open country to arrive in Aguiada
after 8km / 2 hrs. This route passes Albergue O Durmiento. On your left on the Camino.
through beautiful countryside and the Nice. Tel 982 531 099
localities (you can hardly call them Private Hostel (44, 10, March to October)
villages) of Pascais, Gorolfe, Veiga, Sivil Albergue Internacional. On your right on the
and Perros. The left route basically
follows the road all the way to Sarria.
Camino. Laundry facilities. Tel 982 535 109
Private Hostel (38, 8, Easter to October) Albergue
Right and left routes rejoin in...
Obradoiro, on Ra Maior on the right. Kitchen. New
Aguiada in 2015. Tel 982 532 442
Private Hostel (42, 8, March to October) Los
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Blasones. On the right on the Camino. Kitchen, Barbadelo, in a nice new building. Laundry facilities,
laundry facilities. Tel 600 512 565 a nice garden and a swimming pool. They have a caf
Private Hostel (40, 9) Albergue Don lvaro. On with pilgrim menu and breakfast. Tel 982 531 934
your left on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Private Hostel (12, 10, April to November)
Tel 982 531 592 Albergue O Pombal 200m to the left of the Camino.
Private hostel (40, 8, April to October) Albergue Kitchen, laundry facilities. Garden with hammocks.
Matas also on the left on the Camino. Laundry Tel 686 718 732
facilities. Tel 982 534 285 Xunta Hostel (18, 6) Albergue de Barbadelo. Just
Private hostel (23, 10, May to October) Albergue to the right of the Camino. Laundry facilities.
dos Oito Marabeds. To the left of the Camino on Private Hostel (32, 10, April to November) A
Ra Conde de Lemos, up Ra Maior and turn left Casa de Carmen. Just up the hill from the Xunta
when you see the sign. Kitchen x 2, laundry facilities. hostel. Laundry facilities. Caf and restaurant, buffet
Tel 629 461 770 breakfast. Tel 982 532 294
Private Hostel (30, 10, April to October) Albergue Private hostel (42, 10) Albergue Granxa de
San Lzaro. On Ra San Lzaro, which is a little off Barreiros part of a farm school offering courses in
the Camino and signposted but may be a little environmentally friendly farming techniques.
difficult to find. From Ra Maior turn right on to Ra Laundry facilities, restaurant. In a beautifully
do Colexio / Calaxa and continue about 500m until renovated farmhouse and outbuildings. It is located
you see Ra San Lzaro on your left. Kitchen with about 1.500m north of the Camino from Caf Serra,
microwaves, laundry facilities. Tel 982 533 568 which is about 2km after Barbadelo. They can fetch
Private Hostel (30, 10) La Casona de Sarria, on you from Sarria. Website
Ra San Lzaro. Laundry facilities. Breakfast. New www.granxadebarreiros.com Tel 982 533 656
in 2016. Tel 982 535 556 The caf / restaurant of A Casa de Carmen does
Private Hostel (18, 10, March to November) good meals.
Albergue Barbacoa del Camino on Ra Esqueiredos 2km / hr to Caf Serra.
which is a little off the Camino, continue straight up 5km / 1 hrs to Peruscallo
Ra Maior and along Ra Castelo. Kitchen, laundry Private hostel (16, 10, March to October)
facilities. Tel 619 879 476 Albergue Molino de Marzn beside the Camino in a
Religious hostel (110, 10, April to October) quite rural location. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
Albergue Monasterio de la Magdalena in an old 679 438 077
monastery on the Camino a little past the town. Walk Caf.
up Ra Maior and turn right on to Avenida La 2km / hr to the 100km milestone, and then
Mercede and then continue straight about 400m and 1km / hr to...
turn right just before the graveyard. Kitchen with
microwaves, laundry facilities. Tel 982 533 568
3km / hr to Morgade
Private hostel (16, 10, Easter to October)
Sarria is a major town with all facilities. Tourist
Albergue Casa Morgade. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Information on the right at the beginning of the
Tel 982 531 250
town. Most pilgrim hostels are on or near Ra
Caf.
Maior, where there are also restaurants and cafs
which open for breakfast. Supermarket and fruit 1km / hr to Ferreiros
shop on Ra de Matias Lpez. Pharmacies on Calle Xunta hostel (22, 6) Albergue de Ferreiros. Just to
Calvo Sotello, near the train station. There's a good the left of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
hiking shop on the Camino just before the stairs up to Private Hostel (28, 10, April to November) Casa
the old town. Sarria is the most popular starting point Cruceiro in an impressive new building beside the
on the whole Camino Francs because it is the most Camino on the right. Laundry facilities. Caf which
easily reached point which is just before the 100km does food. Tel 982 541 240
mark. Fiestas San Xon 24 June. Private hostel (16, donativo) O Mirallos 100m
3km / hr to Vilei further along the Camino from the other hostels. Ask
4km / 1 hr to Barbadelo in the caf of the same name. Basic, friendly, family
Private hostel (68, 9, April to October) Casa run accommodation.
Barbadelo, on the right on the Camino before
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The caf / restaurant of O Mirallos is popular with 2km / hr to Portomarn

the locals, does an excellent Pilgrim Menu and opens
Private hostel (27, 10) Albergue O Mirador. On
for breakfast at 06:00.
your left as you climb up towards the town. Has a
1km / hr to A Pena caf which does meals and breakfast. Laundry
Private hostel (10, 10, May to October) Casa do facilities. Tel 982 545 323
Rego in the same building as Caf Casa do Rego. Private hostel (130, 10, April to September)
Communal dinner in the evening. Run by ex- Albergue Ferramenteiro. Beside O Mirador. In a nice
pilgrims. Positive reports. Tel 982 167 812 new building. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982 545
Caf. 362
Private hostel (30, 10) Albergue Pasio, on Ra
If you find this guide useful please consider Compostela. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2016.
making a donation towards its upkeep. Your Tel 665 667 243
contribution will help ensure that it will still be Private hostel (23, 10) Albergue Ultreia. On Ra
kept up-to-date and made available free to future Diputacin, turn sharp left up the hill before the
church, it's on the right. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Good reports. Tel 982 545 067
Private hostel (12, 10) Albergue Porto Santiago
also on Ra Diputacin. Kitchen, laundry facilities,
copy of our best-selling Practical Prepartion vending machines. Also private rooms. Tel 618 826
book, with everything you need to know before 515
you set off. See our website: Private hostel (16, 10) Albergue Casa Cruz on Ra
www.caminoguide.net Benigno Quiroga, sharp left at the church and it's the
first left. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982 545 140
3km / hr to Mercadoiro Private hostel (22, 10, April to October) Albergue
Private hostel (36, 10, March to October) Novo Porto also on Ra Benigno Quiroga. Kitchen,
Albergue Rural de Mercadoiro. With a caf and laundry facilities. Tel 982 545 277
restaurant which does regional specialities. Laundry Private hostel (12, 10, April to October) Albergue
facilities. Good reports of food and hostel. Situated in El Caminante. On Ra Snchez Carro, sharp left at
open countryside. Tel 982 545 359 the church on to Ra Diputacin then it's the second
Small shop, caf. street on the left. They have a caf and restaurant and
3km / hr to Vilacha Private hostel (16, 10, March to November)
Private hostel (10, 10) Casa Banderas in the Albergue Aqua, beside the Guardia Civil. Kitchen,
village on the left. Run by a South African ex- laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel 608 921 372
pilgrim. Laundry facilities. Communal evening meal. Private hostel (20, 10, May to October) Albergue
Private rooms also available. Positive reports. Tel 607 Villamartn on ra do Peregrino, which is down to the
431 277 right when you arrive on the square. Kitchen, laundry
Caf. facilities. Tel 982 545 054
The route of the Camino has recently (2015) Xunta hostel (110, 6) Albergue de Portomarn. Up
been changed just after Vilacha. Now,
instead of following a quiet minor road as the street to the right of the church then it's on the
before, the Camino follows a busy road for left. Laundry facilities.
some time until it veers on to a narrow Municipal hostel (50, 5) Albergue Municipal,
path between high stone walls. This path is opposite the Xunta hostel.
steep has an uneven surface and is reported
Private hostel (16, 10, April to October) Albergue
dangerous, especially after rain. Following
the old route (if you can locate it) is Manuel. On Ra do Mio, continue straight past the
advisable. Xunta hostel. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982 545
If you're not stopping in Portomarn and 385
you don't feel like climbing all those Private hostel (32, 10) Albergue Folgueira on
steps you can turn left just after the
bridge, walk along the road and rejoin the
Avenida de Chantada, on the Camino as it leaves
Camino where it crosses a bridge to the town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 982 545 166
left. Private hostel (21, 15 with breakfast, March to
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October) Casa do Marabillas on Camio do Monte, Ligonde. On the Camino on the right at the end of the
at the the top of Ra Lugo, which is just left at the village. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
church. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel
982 189 086
There's a good supermarket, an internet caf, a 1km / hr to Airexe
pharmacy and banks on the street which leads from
Xunta hostel (20, 6) Albergue Airexe. On the
the bridge up to the main square and church. The
Camino on the right. Laundry facilities.
restaurant in O Mirador does good food as does
Private Hostel (14, 10, Easter to October)
Mesn de Rodriguez, near the church, they also
Albergue Pensin Eirexex. New hostel right behind
have fresh croissants for breakfast.
the Xunta hostel. Laundry facilities. Also private
8km / 2 hrs to Gonzar rooms. Tel 982 153 475
Xunta hostel (28, 6) Albergue de Gonzar. To your Caf.
left as the Camino passes along the main road. 2km / hr to Portos
Private Hostel (32, 10, Easter to November) Casa
Private hostel (12, 10, Easter to October) A Paso
Garca. Beside the church. In a beautifully renovated
de Formiga on the Camino on the left. Laundry
farm house. It has a caf and a reportedly good
facilities. Watch out for their ant statues. Tel 618 984
restaurant and private rooms. Tel 982 157 842
605
Caf.
Caf.
1km / hr to Castromaior 1km / hr to Lestedo
Private hostel (18, 10) Albergue Ortiz, on the
Private hostel (10, 10, April to September)
Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2016. Tel
Albergue A Calzada. On the Camino on the left.
982 099 416
Kitchen. Mixed reports (don't ask for a stamp unless
Caf.
1km / hr, caf. you're a customer!) Tel 982 183 744
Caf.
2km / hr to Hospital da Cruz 3km / hr, caf.
Xunta hostel (32, 6) To the left of the Camino. 5km / 1 hrs to Palas de Rei
Laundry facilities.
Xunta hostel (110, 6) Os Chacotes / Pavllon del
Caf. Restaurante Labrador, near the Xunta hostel,
Peregrino. To your right about before you come to
does meals.
the town. Several large dorms.
2km / hr to Vendas de Narn Municipal Hostel (45, 6) Albergue Municipal. To
Private hostel (22, 10, April to October) Casa the left just after Os Chacotes. Only opened when
Molar. On the Camino on the right. Laundry needed.
facilities. Tel 696 794 507 Private Hostel (78, 10, April to October)
Private Hostel (26, 10, March to October) Albergue-Mesn de Benito. On Ra da Paz which is
Albergue O Cruceiro. On the left. Laundry facilities. just to the left of the Camino when entering the town.
They have a caf which does meals. Alos private Laundry facilities, restaurant, caf, kitchen with
rooms. Tel 658 064 917 microwaves. Dorms a bit cramped. Tel 982 103 386
Both Albergue O Cruceiro and Albergue Casa Molar Private hostel (50, 10, March to October)
have cafs. Albergue Outeiro on Praza de Galicia, right off the
3km / hr to Ligonde Camino at Ra Outeiro. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Tel 982 380 242
Private Hostel (20, donativo, May to October)
Private hostel (71, 10, March to October)
Fuente del Peregrino. In a little stone house on the
Albergue San Marcos. Brand new hostel in a modern
left on the Camino, watch out for the sign. Evening
building to the left of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry
meal and breakfast. Run by volunteers. One of the
facilities. Their caf does breakfast. Also private
few pilgrim hostels in Galicia which stands out for its
rooms. Tel 982 380 711
hospitality. Religious film and discussion. Tel 687
Private Hostel (56, 10) Albergue Castro. Just on the
550 527
left of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities with
Municipal hostel (24, 8) Albergue Escuela de
microwaves. Caf / restaurant downstairs. Tel 609
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080 655 2km / hr caf. Then 1km / hr to more

cafs. 2km / hr caf.
Albergue Zendoira, off the Camino about 400m to the 9km / 2 hrs to Melide
left at Avenida Ourense. Kitchen, laundry facilities.Private hostel (42, 10, Easter to October)
New in 2016. Tel 608 490 075 Albergue Melide on Avenida de Lugo, which is to the
Xunta Hostel (60, 6) Albergue de Peregrinos. On right where the Camino joins the main road. Laundry
your left just before crossing the main road in the facilities. Tel 640 046 428
town. Laundry facilities. Old and slightly run-down. Private hostel (20, 10) Albergue Arraigos, on the
Contact details on the door. right opposite the park. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Private Hostel (40, 10, Easter to October) Tel 646 343 370
Albergue Buen Camino. A little further down from Private hostel (70, 10, March to October)
the Xunta hostel, across the main road on the left Albergue O Cruceiro on Ronda Corua, just to the
hand side. They have a caf downstairs which does right of the Camino at the roundabout in the centre of
meals and is open for breakfast. Tel 982 380 233 town. Laundry facilities and microwaves. Tel 616 764
Private hostel (17, 10, April to October) A Casina 896
di Marcello, on the Camino after Praza Maior. Private hostel (36, 10, March to October)
Laundry facilities. Communal evening meal. Run by Albergue San Antn on Ra San Antonio. Kitchen,
an Italian gentleman. New in 2015. Tel 640 723 903 laundry facilities. Tel 698 153 672
Palas de Rei has all facilities. Several restaurants do
Xunta hostel (169, 6) Albergue de Melide, on Ra
Pilgrim Menus, A Nosa Terra, on the main square is San Antonio. Laundry facilities. Cramped dorms.
good, especially for local specialities like Pulpo and
Private Hostel (30, 10) Albergue O Apalpador.
Raxa. On the main road, turning right off the Camino Also on Ra San Antonio. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
in the centre of the town, there are supermarkets, Tel 679 837 969
banks and a pharmacy. A little further down, at the Private Hostel (25, 10, March to October)
lower end of the square, just left of the Camino is Albergue Vilela, also on Ra San Antonio. Kitchen,
Pastelera O Rincon with fresh coffee and pastries laundry facilities. Tel 616 011 375
from 06:00, also empanadas and churros y chocolate. Private hostel (45, 10) Albergue Pereiro on Ra
(There's also a caf which does meals near the Xunta Progreso, which is straight on at the roundabout in
and Municipal hostels 1km before the town.) Fiestas the centre of town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
San Cristobo 10 July. 981 506 314
4km / 1 hr to San Xulin do Private hostel (34, 10) Albergue Alfonso II, on
Avenida Toques y Friol, from the roundabout walk up
Camio Ronda Corua and then turn right. Laundry facilities.
Private hostel (16, 12, Easter to October) O New in 2015. Tel 608 604 850
Abrigadoiro. On the Camino on the left. Laundry Private hostel (42, 10, Easter to October)
facilities. Communal evening meal and breakfast. Tel Albergue Montoto, on Ra Codeseira, on the Camino
982 374 117 when leaving town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New
1km / hr to Mato in 2015. Tel 646 941 887
Private hostel (17, 10, Easter to October) Casa The town has all facilities. Cafs, supermarket,
Domingo. On the Camino on the left. Laundry pharmacy, all on the Camino. Fiesta San Roque 16
facilities. Communal evening meal and breakfast. August.
This is the point where the Camino
Good reports all round. Tel 982 163 226 Primitivo (which starts in Oviedo) joins
Caf. the Camino Francs. The junction is at the
1km / hr to Casanova church.
Xunta hostel (20, 6) Albergue de Casanova-Mato. 6km / 1 hrs to Boente

Just to the right of the Camino. Kitchen, laundry Private hostel (50, 10) Albergue Boente on the left
facilities. A nearby restaurant will deliver an evening opposite the church. Laundry facilities, swimming
meal and breakfast, ask the hospitalera for details. pool. Evening meals and breakfast from 06:00. Also
Cafs. Parada Taverna is good. private rooms. Tel 981 501 974
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Albergue Os Albergues. Also on the left opposite the 501 118

church. Laundry facilities. Their caf does food with Private Hostel (110, 10) Albergue Va Lctea,
vegetarian options. Tel 981 501 853 100m off the Camino to the left on Ra Xos Neira
Cafs. Vilas. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Beautiful, newly
2km / hr to Castaeda renovated old building with a patio. Good reports. Tel
981 500 581
Private hostel (6, 10) Albergue Santiago. Laundry
Private Hostel (25, 10, April to October) Los
facilities. They have a caf that does meals. Tel 981
Caminantes II. On Ra de Santiago, continuing
501 711
straight on the main road at the tourist information
Cafs.
booth. Laundry facilities. Tel 981 508 127
3km / hr to Ribadiso Arza has all facilities. The Camino passes along Ra
Xunta hostel (62, 6) Albergue de Ribadiso da de Lugo where there are supermarkets, a Tourist
Baixo. Across a bridge over a stream on your right. Information Office, cafs which serve the local
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Recently they've built a cheese specialities, a pharmacy and banks. Fiestas
caf which does meals. Nice river-side location. Feira do Queixo / Festival of Cheese 3 March.
Private Hostel (60, 10, April to October) Albergue Restaurante Carballeira on Ra de Ramn Franco
Los Caminantes. Across the bridge on the left. does good home cooking. The restaurant of Hostal
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 647 020 600 Teodora, on Ra Lugo, has been recommended.
Private hostel (28, 10) Albergue Milpes in a new Arza is where the Camino del Norte joins
the Camino Francs.
building alongside the Camino. Laundry facilities, 5km / 1 hrs to turnoff for Bebedeiro.
microwaves, caf. Good reports. Tel 981 500 425 Signposted.
Caf. Private hostel (30, 10) Albergue Camio das Ocas,
2km / hr to Arza about 400m off the Camino to the right in the tiny
Private hostel (50, 10, Easter to September) O village of Bebedeiro. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
Albergue de Selmo, on the right at the start of the 648 404 780
From Arza, 5km / 1 hrs caf, then 2km /
town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 981 939 018 hr caf. Then 3km to...
Private hostel (50, 10) Albergue Don Quijote, on
the left on the main road. Laundry facilities, 12km / 3 hrs to Salceda
microwaves. All beds in one large dorm. Tel 981 500 Private hostel (8, 12) Albergue Pousada de Salceda
139 after the stone marker which says 26.3km to Santiago
Private Hostel (38, 10) Albergue Ultreia, on the left turn left at the T-junction, cross the main road and
on the main road. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Good walk towards the village. Signposted. Laundry
reports. Tel 981 500 471 facilities. They have a caf and restaurant which are
Private Hostel (46, 12, March to November) reported good. Tel 981 502 767
Albergue De Camino, on the left on the main road. Private hostel (25, 10, March to October)
Laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel 678 758 296 Albergue de Boni on the Camino a couple of hundred
Private Hostel (20, 12, February to November) metres before the village. Kitchen with microwaves,
Albergue Turistico on Ra Rego da Raa, left off the laundry facilities. Good reports. Tel 618 965 907
Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel Private hostel (18, 12, Easter to October)
608 380 011 Albergue Alborada, on the left just after the turnoff
Private Hostel (70, 12) Albergue Santiago Apostol. for Albergue de Boni. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
On the right on the main road. Kitchen, laundry New in 2016. Tel 620 151 209
facilities. They have a caf which does a pilgrim Caf in the village itself and another caf a couple of
menu and is open for breakfast. Tel 981 508 132 hundred metres further on, beside the main road.
Xunta Hostel (46, 6) Albergue de Arza. Veer left Extreme caution is advised when crossing
the main road!
at the tourist information booth down Ra da Cima
Do Lugar. In a nicely renovated old building. 2km / hr to A Brea
Laundry facilities. Private hostel (14, 10, April to October) Albergue
Private hostel (20, 12, April to October) Albergue El Chalet, to the left on the main road. Laundry
da Fonte. Just past the Xunta hostel on the same facilities. Also private rooms. New in 2016. Tel 659
street. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Friendly. Tel 981 380 723
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2km / hr to O Empalme, cafs. July.
3km / hr to Santa Irene To regain the Camino continue along the
main road and turn right at the Casa do
Private hostel (15, 13, Easter to October) Concello. 3km / hr caf. Then, after the
Albergue Santa Irene. On the left. Kitchen, laundry airport, 4km / 1 hr caf.
facilities. They do a communal evening meal and
breakfast. Tel 981 511 000
9km / 2 hrs to A Esquipa /
Xunta Hostel (36, 6) Albergue de la Xunta en Santa Lavacolla
Irene. On the righthand side on the main road. Private hostel (34, 12) Albergue Lavacolla, to the
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Luxurious. left where the Camino crosses a main road. Kitchen,
Caf. laundry facilities. Caf which does meals. New in
The official Camino passes through the 2016. Tel 981 897 274
outskirts of the town of O Pedrouzo. The Caf, shop.
town centre, where the hostels are, is to 1km / hr caf, then 3km / hr caf. Then
the left. If you want to sleep here be about 3km / hr to...
careful not to miss the turn.
3km / hr to O Pedrouzo / Arca 7km / 1 hrs to Monte do Gozo
Xunta hostel (400+, 6) Albergue de Monte de Gozo.
do Pino On a hill overlooking the city of Santiago. On your
Xunta hostel (126, 6) Albergue de Arca do Pino. left just, behind a row of trees, after you pass the
Down a steep incline on the left. Kitchen, laundry large metal Papal monument. Kitchen, laundry
facilities. facilities, cafeteria, medical centre. During off-peak
Private Hostel (48, 10, March to October) times it may be possible to stay for more than one
Albergue Edreira on Ra Fonte, turn left down Ra night. Massive and impersonal.
das Minas and then right. Microwaves, laundry Caf.
facilities. Good reports. Tel 981 511 365 2km / hr to San Lzaro
Xunta Hostel (80, 10 for the first night and 7
Albergue O Trisquel, on the main road on the left.
thereafter) Residencia de Peregrino San Lzaro. To
Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2016. Tel 616 644
the right after the Museo Pedaggico. Deservedly
740
popular hostel. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Max three
nights. Tel 981 571 488
Albergue Porta de Santiago. On the main road on the
Private Hostel (40, 12) Albergue Santo Santiago.
right. Laundry facilities. Watch out for their talking
To the right on the Camino. Laundry facilities. Tel
trailer! Tel 981 511 103
657 402 403
Private Hostel (70, 12) Albergue Acuario en
Albergue O Burgo. On the main road on the left.
Santiago. To the left of the Camino down a flight of
Laundry facilities. Tel 630 404 138
steps shortly after Albergue Santo Santiago. On the
Private Hostel (36, 10, April to October) Albergue
ground floor of a block of flats. Friendly, welcoming
Otero from the main road turn right on to Ra
hostel with a moderate hippie vibe and helpful staff.
Condelo, at the Casa do Concello, and then
Kitchen, laundry facilities. Midnight curfew. Tel 981
immediately left onto Ra Forcarey. Laundry
575 438
facilities, kitchen with microwaves. Tel 671 663 374.
Private Hostel (32, 15) Albergue Monterrey, a few
Private hostel (50, 12) Albergue REM on Avenida
minutes to the right of the Camino, on on Ra das
da Igrexa, left off the main road. Microwaves,
Fontias. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2016.
laundry facilities. Breakfast. Tel 981 510 407
Tel 655 484 299
Private hostel (94, 10) Albergue Cruceiro de
Private hostel (36, 15, March to November) La
Pedrouzo left off the main road down Avenida Igrexa.
Credencial, on the Camino on the left Kitchen,
Kitchen, laundry facilities. In a nondescript building.
laundry facilities. New in 2016. Positive reports. Tel
Tel 981 511 371
981 068 083
O Pedrouzo has all facilities along the Camino.
Parochial Hostel (112, 9, May to October)
Several cafs on the Camino do food and there's a
Albergue Jaime Garca Rodrguez (AKA Fin del
caf / bakery, Panadera A Peneira, which opens for
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Camino) left of the Camino. Kitchen with reports. Tel 981 563 525
microwaves. Private hostel (20, 18) Albergue Azabache. On the
San Lzaro has all facilities. The caf of Hotel San left just before the cathedral. Kitchen. Tel 981 071
Lzaro does food and is open for breakfast. It's on the 254
same street as Santo Santiago and Acuario. If you Religious Hostel (35, donativo, July and August)
stay in San Lzaro you will be at least half an hour Los Franciscanos on Ra dos Castieros which is
walk from the cathedral (unless you're a very fast north of Praza do Obradoiro along Ra de San
walker). Francisco and then veering right and then left. This
Although treated as a separate place here, hostel intends to provide a space of tranquillity and
San Lzaro is really just a suburb of
reflection for genuine pilgrims. Opens 16:00. Fills up
Santiago.
It's surprisingly easy to get lost on the quickly. One night only. If you walk to Fisterra you
way into Santiago. If in doubt aim for the can stay another night on your return. Doors locked
cathedral. between 22:00 and 08:00. Evening prayer service.
2km / hr to Santiago de Outside of the summer months this building is used
as a hostel for homeless people.
Compostela Private Hostel (34, 17) Albergue Mundoalbergue.
Private hostel (20, 15) Albergue Porta Real on Ra On Ra San Clemente, which is two minutes walk
dos Concheiros on the Camino on the left. Laundry west from Praza do Obradoiro, down the steps to the
facilities. Tel 633 610 114 left of the townhall and continue straight. Kitchen,
Private hostel (24, 12) Albergue La Estrella de laundry facilities. Common room with fireplace. Tel
Santiago, on Ra dos Concheiros, on the left. Kitchen 981 588 625
with microwaves. Tel 617 882 529 Private Hostel (48, 18) Roots & Boots on Ra do
Religious hostel (190, 12, March to October) Campo do Cruceiro do Gaio, no 7, from Praza do
Albergue Seminario Menor. Off the Camino to the Obradoiro walk west, down the incline in front of the
left. From Praza de San Pedro turn left on to Ra de hotel to Ra das Hortas which you follow to the end
Blevs and follow the signs. Kitchen, laundry then turn left. Kitchen, laundry facilities, WiFi.
facilities. You can stay as long as you like but you Reported friendly. Tel 699 631 594
must vacate the hostel between 09:30 and 13:30 and Private Hostel (24, 12, May to September) La
return before midnight. Private rooms from 15. Tel Estacin, on Ra Xoana Nogueira, near the railway
881 031 768 station. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 981 594 624
Private Hostel (84, 17, February to November) Pilgrims mostly stay around the historic old city,
Albergue Turstico La Salle on Ra de Tras Santa rarely venturing to the new part of town, which in
Clara. When you reach the end of Ra San Pedro turn any case is rarely necessary because the old city has
right on to Ra das Rodas and then again right on to all the facilities you're likely to need. Santiago offers
Ra de San Roque. It's the second street on the right. a wide variety of accommodation ranging from five
Kitchen with microwaves. Individual rooms, doubles star hotels to rooms in private apartments. The quality
from 30. Tel 981 585 667 varies greatly and there have been reports of bedbugs
Private hostel (30, 13, March to November) in some of the cheaper options (not those mentioned
Albergue Meiga Backpackers on Ra dos Basquios, here). Also, you're not imagining things, some of the
same direction as Albergue La Salle, just a little small hotels are about the same price as private
further. Kitchen. Tel 981 570 846 pilgrim hostels.
Private hostel (20, 15) O Fogar de Teodomiro on The following have been recommended.
Praza de la Algalia, a few minutes north of the Guesthouse / Hostal Ra do Vilar, at the cathedral
cathedral. From the Camino turn right on to Ra de end of Ra do Vilar and shares an entrance with
Algalia de Arriba and walk for about a minute. Hotel Montes, has cheap and clean individual or
Kitchen, laundry facilities. No curfew. Price includes shared rooms.
towels and sheets. Noisy and other negative reports. Caf A Campana, on Ra da Moeda Vella, just off
Tel 981 582 920 Praza da Inmaculada also has cheap rooms (20 for
Private Hostel (62, 18, February to Christmas) singles, cheaper during the off-season). Its location is
The Last Stamp / El ltimo Sello. Just to the left of excellent and the welcome is warm although not
the Camino at Praza de Cervantes. Kitchen. Good
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everybody will appreciate its "Fawlty Towers" style Embracing the statue of St James and visiting the
of management. crypt is from 09:30 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 19:30. A
The following options also come recommended: Choir Mass is held daily at 09:30 and a Mass for
Hospedaje Mera on Portal da Pena, from about 20. Pilgrims is at 12:00 (at peak times arrive early) and
Tel 981 583 867 Bar Tita on Ra Nova has rooms 19:30. The botafumeiro is swung on holy days and
also from about 30. Tel 981 583 867 Seminario "according to a calendar of liturgical services".
Mayor, in the old monastery opposite the cathedral Although it can be swung on request, in exchange for
on Praza da Inmaculada, has "flexible" pricing a donation. You are not allowed to bring your
starting at about 25 for single rooms (limited backpack into the cathedral, see luggage store above
availability) with good buffet breakfast. You can next to Pilgrims' Office.
reserve from their website: www.sanmartinpinario.eu It's not over yet, not if you regard
Santiago to be the last major obstacle on
Tel 981 583 009 the way to Fisterra!
The Pilgrims' Office / Oficina de Peregrinos (or to So when you've had enough of city prices
call it by its correct name Centro Internacional de your escape is down the slope to the left
Acollida ao Peregrino) is where you go if you want of Hostal dos Reis Catlicos, on Praza do
a Compostela certificate. It moved in late 2015 and Obradoiro, past where pilgrims queue for
meals, and straight ahead down Ra das
is now on Ra de Domingo Garcia-Sabell. From Hortas and Ra da Poza de Bar. It's
Praza do Obradoiro facing the Parador walk left signposted with yellow arrows from there
down the ramp and turn right on to Ra das Carretas, on.
then it's the first street on the left. It is open April to West of Santiago waymarkings are far less
October 08:00 to 21:00, otherwise 10:00 to 19:00. ubiquitous than on the Camino Francs and
are mostly the (official) concrete post
Their website is www.oficinadelperegrino.com Also type with a scallop-shell symbol on them,
in the same location is a Left Luggage Office for positioned at an angle which indicates the
pilgrims, where you can leave your backpack while direction to follow. You may find this
you're visiting the cathedral, 2, open until 20:30. disconcerting at first. The general rule to
keep in mind is that at each point where
There are two helpful Tourist Information Offices there is a choice of directions there will
on Ra do Vilar which are open all year, one for the be a waymarking of some sort.
city of Santiago and the other for Galicia. They can 10km / 2 hrs to Ventosa, caf.
give you a good map of the city, and various other Private hostel (10, 13) Albergue Casa Riamonte in
leaflets about sights and events. They also organise a locality called Castelo. Turn right shortly after
guided tours with different themes, mp3 audio guides, Ventosa at a turn-off signposted A Ameixenda Santa
and have information about the Camino to Fisterra / Maria. It's 600m off the Camino. Breakfast 3.
Finisterre. Also on Ra do Vilar is a RENFE / Train Laundry facilities. Tel 981 890 356
office which sells train tickets (card payments only). 3km / hr to Aguapesada, caf.
There is also internet access and printing (although 3km / hr to Trasmonte, caf.
2km / hr to Pontemaceiro, caf.
not always paper) at the Municipal Library which is 2km / hr to Chancela de Abaixo, caf.
at the beginning of Avenida de Xoan XXIII, very near
Albergue Los Franciscanos. They also have a 22km / 5 hrs to Negreira
selection of books! Also on Ra Nova is Pilgrim Private hostel (8, 17 with breakfast) Albergue
House, a meeting space for pilgrims and also Turstco de Logrosa a short distance off the Camino
provides services such as printing boarding cards to the left before entering the town in the village of
and laundry. Post Office on Ra do Franco. Logrosa. They also have private rooms and do typical
Supermarket on Praza do Toural, at the other end of Galician cuisine. Tel 646 142 554
Ra do Vilar from the cathedral. There's a taxi rank Private hostel (18, 12, April to September)
on Ra de San Francisco, just off the Praza do Albergue Anjana on the right shortly before the town.
Obradoiro, from where taxis will take up to four Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 607 387 229
people to Fisterra for (about) 80 (the exact price is Private hostel (42, 10, Easter to October)
down to your negotiating skills). Albergue Alecrin, to the right where the Camino
The cathedral is open from 07:00 until 20:30, to meets the main road. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
avoid the crowds you may want to plan to visit at an Good reports. Tel 981 818 286
off-peak time, early in the morning or in the evening. Private hostel (40, 10) Albergue Lua on Avenida de
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Santiago. Kitchen, laundry facilities with microwave. Mazaricos is about 4km / 1hr off the Camino
turning left at the main road just before
Tel 698 128 883 Ponte Olveiroa.
Private Hostel (34, 10, April to November)
Private hostel (10, 15) Albergue Picota, on the
Albergue El Carmen, on the right on the Camino
right in the centre of the village. Kitchen, laundry
where it turns left away from the main road, above
facilities. New in 2016. They will pick you up from
Caf Mezquita. Laundry facilities. Also private rooms
the Camino and drop you back the next day. Tel 981
to rent. Tel 636 129 691
852 019
Albergue San Jos on Ra de Castelao, to the right of 4km / 1 hr to Ponte Olveiroa
the Camino in the centre of the town. Kitchen, Private hostel (28, 12) Albergue Ponte Olveira on
laundry facilities. Tel 881 976 934 the right on the Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Xunta hostel (22, 6) on Ra Patrocinio. Follow the New in 2015. Tel 981 852 135
Camino through the town, up a hill, through an Private hostel (10, donativo) Albergue O Refuxio da
archway and it's there on your left. Run down and not Ponte to the right just after crossing a bridge. Caf
very clean. and restaurant. Very, very basic. Tel 981 741 724
With 2,000 inhabitants this is the biggest town you'll Caf.
pass through between here and the coast. It has all
facilities. Free internet access at the library. Fiestas
2km / hr to Olveiroa
San Cristbal 10 July, Entroido 15 February.
Albergue Hrreo. On the right as you enter the
8km / 2 hrs to A Pena (Finisterre) village. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Cramped dorms,
Private hostel (22, 12) Albergue Aldo da Pens, on disorganised. Breakfast and evening meal. Also
the Camino. Laundry facilities. In a nicely renovated private rooms. Their caf doubles as a small shop. Tel
building, their caf is reported good. New in 2015. 981 741 673
Tel 609 853 486 Xunta Hostel (34, 6) in the village signposted from
Caf. the Camino. Kitchen.
Cafs, restaurants. Whereas previously getting fed in
4km / 1 hr to Vilasero Olveiroa could be nigh on impossible, especially if
you arrived late, nowadays there are several options
Restaurant Albergue O Rueiro, on the Camino.
serving meals in the evening. Small shop in Albergue
Laundry facilities. They have a restaurant which
Hrreo.
specialises in game and opens for breakfast. Tel 659
568 139. 3km / hr to O Logoso
Private hostel (12, 12) Albergue Casa Vella, on the Private hostel (22, 12) Albergue O Logoso.
Camino. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2015. Tel Kitchen, laundry facilities. Also a small shop for
615 452 253 basic groceries. Family run. Good reports. Also
Municipal Hostel (14, donativo) in the old school double rooms. Tel 981 727 602
building at the end of the village. Mattresses. Basic 3km / hr to Hospital, caf.
Shortly after Hospital is the turn to the
but functional. Tel 648 792 029 right which bring you directly to Muxa in
Caf. 25km / 6 hrs. Direction MUXIA: 4km / 1 hr
7km / 1 hrs to Maroas, caf. Dumbra, cafs, shops and a bank. This
8km / 2 hrs to Santa Maria route is described in detail after the
entry for Muxa.
Private hostel (40, 12) Albergue Casa Pepa.
Laundry facilities. Their caf do evening meals and 15km / 3 hrs to Cee
breakfast. Also private rooms. Good reports. Tel 981 Private hostel (30, 12) O Camio das Estrelas on
852 881. Avenida Finisterre, on the Camino. Laundry facilities.
Private hostel (10, 10) Albergue Santa Maria on They have a restaurant which gives discounts to
the main road a little after the village. Laundry pilgrims. Colourful. Go to Hotel Insua to check in.
facilities. The next-door Bar Antelo does meals. (this Tel 981 747 575.
used to be Albergue Antelo) Tel 981 852 897 Private hostel (24, 12) Albergue O Bordn on
Caf. Camios Chans. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Good
reports. Tel 981 746 574
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Private hostel (42, 11, March to Ocotber) Atalaya. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Communal
Albergue A Casa da Fonte on Ra de Arriba. Kitchen, donativo evening meal. Hippie vibe. Tel 881 108 710
laundry facilities. Good reports. Tel 981 746 663 Private hostel (44, 10) Albergue Buen Camino de
Private hostel (10, 12) Albergue Tequern, on Ra Sonia, on Ra Atalaya. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
de Arriba. Kitchen, laundry facilities. New in 2015. 981 740 771
Tel 666 119 594 Private hostel (19, 10) Albergue La Espiral, on
Private hostel (22, 12, April to October) Albergue Ra Fonte Vella, up from the Xunta albergue then left
Moreira on Calle Rosala de Castro. Kitchen, laundry on to Ra do Campo. Kitchen. Tel 607 684 248
facilities. Good reports. Tel 981 746 282 Private hostel (20, 12, Easter to October)
Cee has all facilities and lots of cheapish hotels. Albergue Finistellae. On ra Manuel Lago Pais, near
2km / hr to Corcubin the small beach. Kitchen, laundry facilities. They also
do breakfast and have private rooms. Tel 637 821
Private hostel (14, 10) Camio de Fisterra on Ra
296.
Cruceiro de Valdomar, up to the right after the
Private hostel (19, 12, Easter to November)
harbour. Laundry facilities and kitchen with
Albergue Arasolis on Ra Aras Solis, which is just
microwaves. Tel 981 745 040
past Praza da Constitucin. Kitchen, laundry
Amigos del Camino hostel (12, donativo) Albergue
facilities, small shop. Friendly owner. Tel 638 326
San Roque, about 1km after Corcubin at the top of a
869
hill. Laundry facilities. The only hostel run by this
Private hostel (11, 10) Mar de Fora on Ra Potia,
association in Galicia. Run by volunteers. Communal
which is the small street beside La Ancora. Kitchen,
evening meal and breakfast. Doesn't open until 16:00.
laundry facilities. Tel 686 939 079
Tel 679 460 942
Private hostel (23, 10) Albergue Mar de Rostro also
Cafs, shops, a bank and lots of other
on Ra do Alcalde Fernndez, up the hill from the
accommodation. Pharmacy on Travesia Carrera
municipal hostel and turn right. Kitchen, laundry
Fbregas.
14km / 3 hrs to Fisterra / Fisterra is a biggish town with all facilities. Two
Finisterre supermarkets, one at the old harbour (beach) and the
other at the top of the town on Ra do Alcalde
Fernndez past Hotel La Ancora. Pharmacy on Ra
Albergue Cabo da Vila on Avenida de a Corua,
Real past the Xunta hostel. Travel agents for bus and
which is on the Camino on the way into town.
train tickets across the road from the municipal
Kitchen, laundry facilities. The price includes sheets
hostel, Brigantia Viaxes. They also rent apartments
and towels. Also private rooms. Tel 981 740 454
and houses by the day. The bus stop for buses to and
Xunta hostel (36, 6) follow the Camino down into
from Santiago is also right beside the municipal
the town, when you see the harbour on your left the
hostel, as is the taxi rank from where taxi drivers can
hostel is straight ahead on the corner of Ra Real.
take up to four passengers to Santiago for 80 in a
Kitchen, laundry facilities. One night only and only if
little over an hour. There is also a bus service to
you walked from Santiago. Admission from 13:00.
Muxa, leaving three times daily weekdays only, with
Late night access using a code. Bathroom/shower
a change in Cee. The certificate for walking from
facilities are basic. Reception issues the certificate of
Santiago, the Fisterrana, is available from the Xunta
completion of this Camino, the Fisterrana.
hostel or from the Ayuntamiento. If you get the
Private hostel (10, 11, April to November)
opportunity it's well worth your while walking to
Albergue Por Fin on Ra Federico vila. Kitchen.
Fisterra and spending a few days just hanging out
Now billing itself as Hungarian. Tel 636 764 726
around town and at the beach (some people don't
Private hostel (30, 10) Albergue de Paz on Ra
want to leave!). There's a laid-back aprs-Camino
Vctor Cardalda. Laundry facilities. Intimate and
feel and lots of hard partying, as well as tearful good-
friendly. No curfew. This is the oldest private pilgrim
byes.
hostel in Fisterra. Tel 981 740 332. Fisterra to Muxa is 31km / 7 hrs. There
Private hostel (5, 12) Albergue O Encontro on Ra are no shops and the only caf is in Lires.
do Campo. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 696 503 Leave Fisterra walking towards Santiago up
363. Ra Santa Catalina. After about 400m you
come to a point where there's a stone cross
Private hostel (22, 11) Albergue do Sol on Ra
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and a path leads to the right down towards From Lires it's 15km / 3 hrs to Muxa.
the beach, here you should continue walking Shortly after Lires the Camino crosses the
along the main road for about 300m, until ro Castro where a footbridge has replaced
you come to a road which veers left before the stepping-stones where pilgrims used to
Asador San Ronque. Here you will see the get their feet wet. After the bridge
first concrete bollard with the shell continue straight until a small village
symbol. From here you will continue to where you turn left and then veer right
encounter these bollards at places where almost immediately (confusing waymarkings
the route changes direction. There are also around here but helpful natives). Now
yellow arrows. Because this Camino is continue on a lane through woods, before it
waymarked for walking in both directions zig-zags left-right on a road and joins
they usually have an M for Muxa and an F another lane.
for Fisterra. Waymarking has improved 5km / 1 hr to Guisamonde.
greatly on this route in recent years and 4km / 1 hr to Morquintin, where there's a
they are now easy to follow. Continue this refreshment stand run by a Croatian
roads which winds a bit but always keeps gentleman. Now you take the right fork up a
the sea on your right. hill and continue on this road for about
4km / 1 hr to Hormedesuxo from Fisterra, 1km before it turns right (strangely
after a left turn. Here the Camino veers positioned bollard here) and then in about
right at a crossroads. 400m, left on to an unpaved lane. Follow
1km / hr to San Salvador, after the this uphill for a while, to a maximum
village you climb a hill through a wood and elevation of 320m, and then steeply
descending again to the village of Buxn. downhill.
2km / hr to Buxn, on the right just 4km / 1 hr to Xurarantes, on to a road
before the village a group of pilgrims is veering left, then turning right and
building a pilgrims hostel / retreat, due veering left again until you see the sea on
to be completed in 2016 and provisionally your left and the beautiful beach at Playa
called Sin Fin / Without End. Pass through Lourido. Now follow the road straight into
Buxn veering right and continue on a road Muxa.
through a wood for 900m, then turn left.
2km / hr to Castrexe, turn right in the Muxa
village then left, then straight for about Xunta hostel (32, 6) on a hill at the southern end of
600m, then right and again left, veering the town on Ra Enfesto. Kitchen. Extraordinary,
left off the road on to an unpaved road.
Now continue through wooded country. There
modern, purpose-built hostel. You can only stay there
is an option to veer left and walk a path if you walked from Santiago or Fisterra and can show
which follows a coastal route into Lires. proof (stamp in Credencial or receipt from hotel and
It's about 1km longer. On this route, recently they've begun to insist on a stamp from Lires
beside a lonely beach watch out for the too). You can stay one night only.
Fonte Soleiros / the Fountain of the
Lonely. With its motto: Se ts mal d'amores Private hostel (41, 11) Albergue@Muxa just down
bebe da Fonte Soleiros, que a falta dun bo the street from the Xunta hostel. Kitchen, laundry
mozo senche sete zalameiros. facilities. Tel 651 627 768
3km / hr to A Canosa, continue through Private hostel (10, 11) Albergue Da Costa on
the village until after about 200m, where
Avenida de Doctor Toba, on the way into town
the paved road turns sharp right downhill,
you continue straight on to an unpaved coming from Fisterra. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel
road, which veers left and then right and 608 895 232
joins a paved road which you follow left Private hostel (20, 12) Albergue Muxa Mare, on
before turning right into Lires after 3km / Ra Castelao. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 981 742
hr.
423
16km / 4 hrs to Lires Private hostel (17, 10, March to November)
Private hostel (22, 12) As Eiras coming from Albergue Delfn on the quays at the south end of
Fisterra it's to the right of the Camino up a small hill. town. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Tel 622 345 358
In the same building as the caf and run by the same Private hostel (42, 12) Albergue Arriba, on Ra del
family. Laundry facilities. Also private rooms. Rio, near the main square. Kitchen, laundry facilities.
Opened in 2015. Tel 981 748 180 New in 2015. Tel 981 742 516
Caf that does food. The Xunta hostel in Muxa may Private hostel (64, 12) Albergue Bela Muxa on ra
want to see a stamp from Lires as proof that you da Encarnacin which runs north-south two streets
walked from Fisterra. back from the quays, near the Tourist Information.
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Kitchen, laundry facilities. In a modern, purpose-built you on to a lane through farmland and
forest for about 5km until you rejoin a
building. Spacious dorms and private rooms. Tel 687 paved road where you turn left and follow
798 222 the road.
The town has all facilities. Many fish restaurants and 7km / 1 hrs to Senande, cafs and a shop
cafs along the harbour. Beware tourist prices, eg. 5 (in the first caf). In Senande turn right
for coffee and tostadas. Pharmacy on Ra Real, one at the village square on to the main road,
continue past two cafs (left and right)
street back from the quay. Buses leave from the quay and, just at the edge of the village, take
opposite Caf Noche y Da, where you'll find the the small road which veers left. After
timetable stuck on the window. Three services daily about 1km this road turns a sharp left then
to Santiago taking about two hours. Also three a right then a left again. Now walk
services to Fisterra taking about 45 minutes. Local straight for about 1km until you rejoin a
paved road where you turn left.
taxi drivers will take up to four people to Fisterra for 3km / hr to Trasufe. Take the right turn
30 and Santiago for 60, ask around in albergues up through the village, at the top veer
and cafs for contact details. There is a local right on the road and almost immediately,
pilgrimage to the waterfront church every year on the where there's a small white house, take a
left on to a lane which leads uphill. After
Sunday following 8 September. Fiestas El Carmen about 3km you'll come to a disused road,
July, a local pilgrimage, the Romara da Barca, takes take the lane to the left here and in about
place to the church of Santuario de A Nosa Seora da 300m you'll cross the new main road and
Barca on the first Sunday after 8 September. continue on a smaller road into Dumbra.
Muxa to Dunbria 22km / 5hrs From here it's still about 2km to the
The following description of the route hostel.
between Muxa and Dumbra is written from
the point-of-view of a pilgrim starting in Dumbra
Muxa. The waymarkings are much easier to Xunta hostel (26, 6) Brand new modern Xunta
follow in the other direction (Dumbra - hostel. At the end of the village if you're coming from
Muxa) and that's the way most people walk. Muxa. Reported to have a usable kitchen!
In Muxa, follow the waymarkings south from
the quays. After about 500m turn left on to Cafs, a supermarket and a bank. Pharmacy on Calle
the wooden board walk and follow this to Buxn.
its end and then continue straight along a Dumbra is 10km / 2 hrs from Olveiroa and
grassy lane. 22km / 5 hrs from Muxa. From the Xunta
2km / hr to Chorente, after Chorente hostel, to walk towards Olveiroa, turn
there is an alternative detour through the right on to the main road and follow it
village of Moraime. Continue straight until (sometimes veering left and right) for
at the end of the village, opposite a large about for about 4km until you join the
house on the right, the Camino follows the Santiago-Fisterra Camino at a roundabout.
road branching to the left. At the end of
this road turn right towards Os Muios. Copyright Gerald Kelly 2017. All rights reserved.
2km / hr to Os Muios, caf on the main
road to the right of the Camino. After Os
Reproduction without written permission of the
Muios continue to the left along a coastal copyright owner is strictly prohibited. While every
road through a forest until, just before effort has been made to check the accuracy of the
the village of Merexo, the road turns left information in this guide the author cannot be held
and the Camino continues straight on a responsible for any errors, omissions or recent
smaller road for about 100m, then turns
right past a house and continues on a lane changes.
through a forest straight all the way to All maps in this guide are based on OpenStreetMaps
Vilarde. Now turn left and zigzag down the and are made available under the Open Database
hill. Licence. OpenStreetMap contributors and Gerald
4km / 1 hr to San Martio, from here Kelly. Please see www.openstreetmap.org/copyright,
continue straight, parallel to the main
road. opendatacommons.org and creativecommons.org
2km / hr to Quintn, cafs. This book was produced on open source technology:
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Quintns it's slightly shorter to follow TileMill, OpenStreetMaps, GNU Image Processing
the main road.
In Quintns cross the main road and
(Gimp).
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6km / 1 hrs to Zariquiegui / Private hostel (36, 8, Easter to September)

club) is a caf which does nice snacks, it's about

deciding if they can stay and even on occasion 3km / hr to Poblacin de

heating.) Tel 987 781 015 day's walking. There is no possibility to

Reliegos around 25 July, medieval festival with a market,

The caf / restaurant of O Mirallos is popular with 2km / hr to Portomarn

080 655 2km / hr caf. Then 1km / hr to more

Xunta hostel (20, 6) Albergue de Casanova-Mato. 6km / 1 hrs to Boente

Albergue Os Albergues. Also on the left opposite the 501 118

Cafs breakfast. Fiestas San Pedro 29 June, A Madalena 22

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