A Rúa de Valdeorras

Camino de Invierno

To end of camino
197.6
Altitude
308

Vilamartín de Valdeorras

5.80

A Rúa de Valdeorras

7.10

Alvaredos

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

All services, including a tourist office with sello, often staffed by members of the local Camino Amigos group. In A Rúa are restaurants, markets, wineries, and accommodation. Be sure to stock up for the next day’s walk.

In 2018, we learned that the Association is working to get government permits to renovate an old school for an in-town albergue to replace what had for year’s been an albergue in the home of the local association president. That albergue, Casa Asún, is no longer taking in pilgrims. No recent information on the progress of the albergue plans.

Municipal sports center (polideportivo) is currently available for pilgrims. It is located in the riverside park, which has the name Agullón. It is 1 km from the town hall. Monday through Friday, just go there directly between 3 and 10 pm. On weekends, call the local police, 696 91 75 94. Whether you sleep there or not, the riverside park is recommended as a nice spot to relax. Bar O Refuxio (next door to the polideportivo) recommended for its BBQ.

Hostal Taxi, Calle Dr. Vila, 10. Tel. 988 31 14 73; (phone may be 988 31 04 11).

Next to the church and right on the camino is the small hotel and restaurant O Pillabán. Praza Enriqueta Casanova, 11. Pilgrims have been pleased with both the accommodations and the food. It is one of the most highly rated restaurants in A Rúa. Rooms for pilgrims are 20 €. Tel. 988 311 416; or WhatsApp them at 627 89 10 04.

Casa Rural Pacio do Sil  is actually outside of the main part of town, on Calle Xestal 33. Highly recommended. To get there, as you are getting close to A Rúa, watch out for the sign that points to the right for the Camino, and points straight ahead for going into the town of A Rúa. Stay on the Camino. Continue past the San Estevo church and head up Rua San Esteban O Bouzo. Where the Camino swings left down the Rua Vilela, leave the Camino and cross the N-120 on a pedestrian bridge. Walk another few minutes and you will see the Casa Rural in front of you. A little pricey, but several have reported it is well worth it.

For places to eat, Bar Taxi is also recommended, as is Restaurante A Lareira. Rúa do Progreso, 85. Bar Pepa, near the Ayuntamiento, is highly recommended but may not open till late in the day. Across the street, the “O 4” bar also gets good reviews from a 2019 pilgrim. O Retorno, reported to have excellent tapas and high Camino friendliness.

On Sundays, and on the 7th of each month, Amalia sets up her pulpo stall outside Bar Bravo, located on the same street as Hostal Niza and Bar Taxi. A huge portion of pulpo, potatoes, bread and wine (enough for 2 or 3) cost €9.20.

Notice

From A Rúa to Quiroga there are not many services. Carry extra water and food. Fountains have been reported in four spots: one just past Alberedos; one at Montefurado, and two in Bendilló (one is at the entrance to the village and the other is in front of the church).

The Road

Leave A Rúa by climbing up Calle Currelada to the church of Our Lady of Fátima (look for the slate-roofed twin towers. Contrary to local tales, the church was not designed by Gaudi!) and head for the N-120 road. Arrows take you to the right and lead beneath the highway. Upon leaving the tunnel, make an immediate left (arrows were reported faint, but seem to have been much improved).

There are now 7 km of asphalt walking (with very walkable soft shoulders) on the OU-933. The name of the road changes to LU-933 as you cross from the province of Ourense to Lugo. There is virtually no traffic. It is a walk of exceptional beauty above the río Sil, if you are lucky enough to walk on a clear day.

City Map

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Apologies, we stayed at pillaban and ate at the restaurant downstairs, we also had amazing pulpo at the cafe just down the road, but no laundry service. The room was great though

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We stayed at hostal pillaban, 50 euro for 2 people in a private twin room with bathroom. Supermarkets close by, good restaurant for dinner just next door and there is a cafe/tapas bar just underneath the hostel which we had breakfast at, good coffee, juice and pastries. A good spot to pull up stops after a long walk.
They also offered laundry service (returned to us within 3 hours), which was great.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

This traditional restaurant at 25 Rua Benito Fernandez, is where the locals go for their menu del dia. The food is simple and fresh, cheap and unpretentious. Expect at least one table to consist of tradesmen in their working clothes, always a good sign in my experience.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Could not see any sign of it and phone number seems to be unobtainable

Camino de Sant…

Great café with lots of breakfast and coffee options.
Open 6am weekdays/7-8am weekends

Camino de Sant…

The Hostal Pillabán is a good option. Very close to the camino and near Asún’s house (former albergue). Nice small old stone building with an excellent restaurant below. Rooms are very clean, excellent bathrooms. Restaurant is closed on Mondays. July 2021 pilgrim paid 22 € for a single room. You can contact them via WhatsApp- +34 627 89 10 04
Website: http://opillaban.com