There's a small bar (the sign says 'Mercearia Cafe') in Paranhos just before you hit the Geira in Santa Cruz. It looks a bit dingy, but it's always open and the lady has a stamp! Very cheap, and if you're going all the way to Campo do Geres it's...
A couple of pieces of extra information to add to yours, Laurie.
I would suggest checking out the opening times for the Sao Frutuoso chapel; don't trust Google!
In Caldelas, whether you've stayed in the albergue or in the Corredoura Garden...
I was back on the Geira last month (my third time from Braga, and I've done the stages from Ribadavia to Santiago five times). As you say, Alan, it is a stunning walk, particulary in the Geres area.
As far as difficulty is concerned, there are...
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