Castroverde

Camino Primitivo

To end of camino
121.6
Altitude
590

Vilabade

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1.90

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Castroverde

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1.50

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San Miguel do Camiño

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

Castroverde marks the end of the descent, and although the terrain ahead is not flat by any stretch of the imagination, it could be described as gently rolling hills when compared to where you have come from. The relative flatness means that the ability to farm increases and indeed the next 80km or so, with the exception of the center of Lugo, are entirely through farmlands. The most notable landmark in town is the 20m tall Torre de Homenaje, a tower which is the only part left standing of the 14th century castle that once stood here. The local church is dedicated to Santiago. A stamp is available at the town hall opposite the church.

Notice

Apart from vending machines there are no places to get food between here and Lugo, a distance of 21km. Pack a lunch.

The Road

The camino passes through town to the south (left) of the LU-530 and after passing the town hall it joins a trail through a chestnut forest. When it returns to the LU-530 it crosses straight over it (caution!) and turns left to go through a tunnel. It passes through San Miguel do Camiño and an unnamed hamlet before entering Souto de Torres.

City Map
Accommodation in Castroverde
Xunta
Albergue de Castroverde
10€
34
Pension
Pensión Cortés ⭑

Comments

2. July 2023 - 15:05

Camino de Sant…

The quality of our accommodation on the Primitivo has been outstanding, but this place tops the lot and is by far the best we have experienced. This is a rural farmstead in an old stone building with an albergue that has some private rooms and a dorm split over two levels. The bunks have storage and privacy curtains, cotton sheets and blankets. The old stone walls are adorned with art and the kitchen is very well designed with tables and a range cooker, all new, modern and immaculate. There is a garden out the back where you can relax on a sunlounger or swing in a hammock watching the cows in the adjacent paddock with no sounds other than the gentle breeze and the occasional farm animal. This is a 5 star albergue and is really a very special place. You won’t regret staying here. If you don’t fancy the 30km stretch from O Cadavo to Lugo it makes for a great halfway stage and a restful afternoon. Bliss!

15. July 2022 - 16:21

Camino de Sant…

There is a cafe next to the albergue in Vilar de Cas. Drinks like coffee, tea, soda, and beer. There were also empanadas (meat, tuna, and apple).

12. June 2019 - 7:07

Camino de Sant…

It is not in Castro Verde but halfway between CastroVerde and Lugo. It is brand new and I have heard excellent reports from pilgrims about superb accommodation, fantastic hosts and very good food

28. April 2019 - 11:00

Camino de Sant…

Albergue Pocina de Muniz - new, very good reports and food and coffee available at the bar outside

28. April 2019 - 11:00

Camino de Sant…

Albergue Pocina de Muniz - new, very good reports and food and coffee available at the bar outside