No bars or services apart from a pair of vending machines.
At the end of town there are markers for another complementaria route, this time for a detour to the Iglesia de Soutomerille (see below). This worthwhile alternative adds 700m to the journey, through an evergreen forest.
Accommodation in Vilar de Cas
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Albergue A Pociña de Muñiz Private
Vilar de Cas, 29
16 14€ |
The first 1.8km from Gondar are along the paved road. The camino will eventually leave it along a trail to the right. It nears the village of Bascuas 110.2 and then returns to the LU-530. Along this busy road to Lugo you will pass a sign...
Bascuas lies to the North of the camino shortly beyond the sand pit. Black and yellow arrows point to the right and will keep you on the camino, which no longer passes through this village. Instead it turns left again and parallels the main road into Lugo.
Lugo is the capital of the province of Lugo and one of the most populated cities in Galicia. The once defensive ‘muralla’ that surrounds it was built by the Romans in the 3rd century and is as tall as 15 meters in parts. If you have not had your fill of walking, make...
As is the case with most places dating back to the Romans, the actual origin of the name Lugo is not clear. Some argue that it is named after Lugos, the God of Light. However back when the Romans were first conquering these parts (13 B.C. ), it was called Lucus Augusti...
There is a stretch of 10km west of Lugo without any services for pilgrims. Stock up before you leave.
During the last weeks of June, the city celebrates Arde Lucus or Burn Lugo. The residents dress in full Roman regalia and celebrate Lugo's origins. If you are lucky enough to pass through at this time, allow for an extra day to take in all of the activities, but be advised that the celebration draws a crowd of people nearly a half a million strong and book your room early.
The camino leaves the walled city at the gate opposite the Cathedral and proceeds downhill along the Rúa de Santiago. Halfway down the hill it bears right onto the Rúa Calzada da Ponte. It crosses a divided boulevard and descends all the way down to the río Miño....
Accommodation in Lugo
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Albergue de Lugo Xunta
das Noreas, 1
42 8€ |
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Hostel Roots & Boots Lugo Private
Carretera Santiago, 216
40 10€ Booking.com |
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Albergue Juvenil Lug2 Private
Pintor Corredoira, 4
75 9€ |
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Albergue Casa da Chanca Private
Chanca, 51
15*€ |
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Hostel Cross Private
Cruz, 14
Booking.com |
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Shiku Hostel Private
Noreas, 2
Booking.com |
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Pensión Gran Vía Pension
Fraga, 3
Booking.com |
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Pensión Muralla Romana Pension
Cidade de Viveiro, 5
Booking.com |
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Pensión San Roque ⭑⭑⭑ Pension
Plaza Comandante Manso, 11
Booking.com |
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Pensión Fisterra Pension
São Roque s/n
Booking.com |
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Pensión Darío ⭑ Pension
Franco, 12
Booking.com |
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Hostal Bríos Hostal
Laxeiro, 6
Booking.com |
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Hostal Ponte Vella Hostal
Montirón, 78
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Hostal Lucus ⭑ Hostal
Rei Don García, 1
Booking.com |
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Hotel Méndez Núñez ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
da Raiña, 1
Booking.com |
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Hotel Apartamentos Ciudad de Lugo ⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Carril das Hortas, 29
Booking.com |
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Hotel España ⭑ Hotel
Vilalba, 2
Booking.com |
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Hotel Exe Puerta San Pedro ⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Río Neira, 29
Booking.com |
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Hotel Monumento Pazo de Orbán ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Avenida Miguel Dantas
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The bar here is the first stop from Lugo. Ignore the worn out sign on the building; it is open daily from 8. They serve food and can wrap you up something to take away if you like. Very pilgrim friendly. The nearby Iglesia de San Vicente is rarely open but if you ask at the bar...
Beyond As Searas, the camino leaves the road for a trail that passes through the village of Bacurin 86.3. During periods of heavy rain, it is possible to stay on the road. From Bacurin the camino returns to the road and passes through the...
The bar in San Román is open daily from 11am. Nice and helpful, they keep tabs on the bed availability in the two albergues up the trail; which are often listed as being in San Román.
Things tend to get a bit tricky here if you are not fully aware. San Román sits at the intersection of two country roads, and from here the camino goes off in two different directions, or at least it did until last year. This means that old arrows may still exist which would take you to...
The camino follows the country lane out of Castrelo. It passes the village of Burgo de Negral 77.6 (with picnic area) and Pacio 75.6. The next town is Ferreira and one of the albergues there (Cruz Ferreira) is actually located...
Accommodation in Castrelo
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Albergue de peregrinos de San Román da Retorta Xunta
San Román da Retorta
12 8€ |
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Albergue O Cándido Private
Castrelo
21 12*€ |
The camino follows the road out of Ferreira but will depart from it onto a trail on the left to pass through the hamlet of Leboreira 70.7. It returns to the road shortly before San Xurxo.
Accommodation in Ferreira
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Albergue Ponte Ferreira Private
O Carballal, 2
22 11€ |
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Albergue A Nave de Ferreira Private 14 11€ |
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Albergue Cruz Ferreira Private
Mámoa, 9
22 10€ |
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Casa da Ponte Casa Rural
Ferreira
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Picnic area past the church, up stairs on your right.
Shortly after passing through Merlán turn off the road to your left. This narrow lane will deliver you to As Seixas.
Vending machines at the albergue, which is a modern restoration of a village home. To get there turn right up the first road, following the signs. Otherwise, continue straight on through town.
Beyond As Seixas the camino leaves the road and follows a trail to Casacamiños.
Accommodation in As Seixas
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Albergue de peregrinos de As Seixas Xunta
Merlán / As Seixas
34 8€ |
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From town, the camino turns north to O Hospital das Siexas, the last hamlet in Lugo. Shortly beyond, on the ridge of the Sierra del Careón, it enters the region of La Coruña.
Accommodation in Casacamiños
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Casa Camino Turismo Rural Casa Rural
Casa Camino, 4
Booking.com |
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Picnic area at start of the village.
Shortly beyond the church in San Xurxo, near the stone marked 68.3, the camino splits. It is possible, but not at all recommended, to follow the LU-P-2901 south to Palas del Rei. To avoid doing so, look for the arrows which have you leave the road...