Caldas de Reis is best known for its hot springs (caldas). They still exist, but the tradition of putting your feet into the fountain is discouraged for obvious hygienic reasons. All the same really, a hot soak after a hot day of walking isn’t the best of plans. To see the springs (and to follow the camino), turn left after crossing the first bridge in town.
The camino passes through the old quarter before arriving at another bridge, on the opposite end of which is the municipal albergue and the way out of town.
The church in town is dedicated to Saint Thomas Becket, one of very few of the sort in Spain and possibly the only one in Galicia. If you are only passing through town in the afternoon, the palm trees that surround the church make for a cooling place to relax.
On the way out of town, it is once more along the N550 (which frankly will be the case frequently between here and Santiago). Leave it to your right at the first bend in the road.
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Camino de Santi... (not verified) said:
We found a small, (3 rooms - double, twin, 4 bunks), clean, quiet, unlisted Pension. The modern bath is shared. Washing machine, kitchenette. Very helpful host, son speaks English.
Right hand side of road, just past the first bridge. Must reserve. Pension Rio Umia. $30 euro double room.
Camino de Santi... (not verified) said:
As you walk into Caldas drop down to the tapas bar on the right . Unbelievable food and cheap too. A place to lose an afternoon
Camino de Santi... (not verified) said:
We stayed here basically because I was given the pamphlet on the road. €6 for a bed ina room of 4 . No bunks. It seems fine