Cacabelos

Camino Frances

To end of camino
189.4
Altitude
484

Camponaraya

5.40

Cacabelos

1.70

Pieros

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

Cacabelos is best known for the production of wine, you’ll notice a modern building at the start of town that was built to promote the region.

Take the time to wander the lateral streets and you will be rewarded with several out of the way restaurants. The municipal albergue here has a curious design; horseshoe in shape it wraps around the church and enjoys semi-private two person rooms.

History

Cacabelos owes its prosperity to the once Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela Diego Gelmírez who gave the instructions that it be rebuilt in 1108. Very few of the churches remain, but the Iglesia de La Quinta Angustia near the river houses a positively unique sculpture of Baby Jesus and Saint Anthony of Padua playing cards.

Although most of his men were drunkenly sacking nearby Villafranca, Sir John Moore’s retreating army scored a small victory here during the Battle of Cacabelos.  One of his riflemen, the talented Thomas Plunket, managed to put a bullet in the head of the French cavalry Brigadier General Auguste Colbert from 500m, and another into the head of the officer that came to Colbert’s aid. The balance of the Peninsular War didn’t quite go to Moore’s advantage and following this victory he resumed his retreat towards A Coruña.

The Road
The camino leaves town along the road over the Río Cúa and past the church and albergue.
City Map

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Balthazar was amazed that he is mentioned in this app. The pilgrim’s menu was fantastic. And his is definitely the soul of this place!
Cheers
Georg

Camino de Sant…

The food here is really good and great value at 12 EU pilgrim meal. Balthazar is life and soul of the place with great energy and commitment to giving pilgrims what they want.

Camino de Sant…

I stayed a night in spacious private room far away from any noise, when there were no albergues available ahead. The business is run by Abel, a man with both Spanish and British roots. He went above and beyond to help me as a guest and his food is simply out of this world. Whether staying or passing through drop by to refuel. Ask for the ravolli pasta. An excellent establishment.
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Camino de Sant…

El Refugio de Saul is excellent!! We all had excellent tapas and vino.