One restaurant in town closed on Tuesdays. No grocery.
Leaving town, stay on the road to the city limits. The camino turns left and begins a steep descent into San Miguel del Rio in the valley below.
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Albergue de Pajares Municipal 16 5€ |
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Posada Real de Pajares Hotel Booking.com |
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NOTE: From San Miguel follow the signs to Santa Marina. The village is divided, and you want the upper half, so turn Left at the first fork in the road where a shell (on your right) indicates that you should keep on the road. DO NOT follow the granite marker which tells you to...
Fountain, and a place to relax in front of the church. If you do so, don't be surprised if a local comes along to unlock the church for you to visit.
From here on to Puente de los Fierros stay on the road, but before entering the small town look for a path to your left marked 'Fresnedo.' In fact, you do not actually need to enter the town of Puente de los Fierros. This route takes you through two hamlets and past one Ermita (San Miguel), and...
At the very entrance to Puente de los Fierros, the camino splits into two different routes. The more common, less scenic, and completely along the roadway version is to the right and is signed La Frecha. Over the bridge, turn left and follow the 630. Alternatively, you can return to the...
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Albergue de peregrinos Santuario de Bendueños Private
Santuario de Bendueños
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Campomanes is the return to civilization that you may be looking for. Restaurants, bars, and private accommodation are to be found here. The town sits between the old National road and the fancy new autopista. Geographically speaking it lies at the North end of convergence of two valleys.
The camino will continue straight through the town turns right to cross the N-630 and a bit later the river. Just past the river it doubles back on itself to the left to follow a road along the river and to the Iglesia de Santa Cristina de Lena.
ALTERNATIVE: Some...
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Pensión Casa Del Abad Pension
Felipe Canseco, 15
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Hostal Senda del Huerna Hostal
Av del Huerna, 8
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In Vega del Rey keep a lookout for the black pedestrian bridge on your right. Across the highway, and up a short but rigorous climb, lies one of the most important little churches in Asturias... the Iglesia de Santa Cristina de Lena.
Pola de Lena is a larger town than any other you have seen since Leon, spread lengthwise along the road. There is an albergue with basic services located near the train station, and plenty of bars and groceries to meet pilgrim needs. To leave town, keep on following the main road.
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Albergue de Pola de Lena Municipal
Ramón y Cajal
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Hotel Ruta de la Plata ⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Vital Aza, 6
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Hotel La Payareta Hotel
Menéndez Pidal, 12
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Hotel Lena ⭑ Hotel
La Playa, 4
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Palacio is not on the camino, but it is the site of Santa Cristina de Lena, the church mentioned above. It is also included in the guide because there is a hotel there, however getting there and back adds 2 km to your journey.
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Hotel Santa Cristina ⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Av del Huerna, 8
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Palacio is not on the camino, but it is the site of Santa Cristina de Lena, the church mentioned above. It is also included in the guide because there is a hotel there, however getting there and back adds 2 km to your journey.
