Hola, have reached Villar de Mazarife after a great first day, about 16 miles, 22km. Mine was a sparsely followed path and only saw a handful of other people. Feel good after a brief rest 😊. Am hungry and will be asleep by 10 I’m sure ...
Sarria, Hotel Novoa up the hill from the Cathedral.
Portomarin, Manolo Piso, private apartment.
Lodoso(Aixere), Casa Roan y Casa Grande, old stone inn outside of town, driver/owner picks you up and drops you off.
Palas de Rei, Casa do Avo...
I stayed there in both 2016 and 2017. In 2016 I stayed in a private room (single occupancy) in the hotel section for 25 Euros, today's rate is not bad at 40 Euros. In 2017 I had a triple room in the albergue part (single occupancy again), for...
I would add Melide to your list. The historic part of town is small, but interesting, and small restaurants outside in a very narrow street. And the real reason is the small hotel I stayed in. Keep in mind that I've been an urban planner off...
Villafranca del Bierzo was one of our favorite towns we stayed in on the camino! You can walk there in a day from Ponferrada and will pass through the most beautiful old vineyards along the way.
In Villafranca, I highly recommend staying at the...
It can get pretty busy and a little commercial in the last 100 k. For myself, it was more relaxed and peaceful if I avoided the stopping point towns called out as stages in the main Camino guides. Get off-stage and enjoy!
In Villafranca del Bierzo for private comfort and a very good reasonably priced meal with delicious Bierzo wine. I often stayed at the Hostal la Puerta del Perdon; located on the CF opposite the castle this was always a welcome stop. Here is...
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