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Wise Pilgrim appAccommodation type : Private
Breakfast and dinner included.Wonderful albergue owned by Dries and his dog Otto. Swimming pool, outstanding organic dinner and breakfast, only 9 places available in very comforable selfmade beds and boxtop (!) matressess. . All the furniture is handmade by owner. Also a threehouse, terras with hangmucks to relax and watch the amazing scenery of the beautiful nature around... Dries walked lots of caminos and helps pilgrims with all they need to know for the continuation of your trip.At the intersection you need to go to the right for about 500m to reach Casa Alternativo. But no worries ! Following day there is no need to go threw the industrial zone and you don't need to go back to the intersection either: There's a shortcut right next to Casa Alternativo wich brings you straight to the green way (complementario), only about 100m! So no industrial zone needed!
Hospitalero : Dries
Reservations accepted
Exclusively for pilgrims
Total bunks : 9
Bunk price : 38€ (dinner and breakfast included)
Pet Friendly
Founded : 2019
Pool
Terrace
Clothesline
Washer
Breakfast
Dinner
Group dinner
Vegetarian options
Bar / Restaurant
Tomorrow from Orbenlle
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Porriño | 8.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ameirolongo - Fonte do Chan | 10.2 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Veigadaña | 11.8 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Mos | 14.5 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Saxamonde | 20.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Redondela | 23.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Cesantes | 27.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Arcade | 31.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pontesampaio | 32.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
20. September 2026 - 13:50
What a welcome and what a lovely place, run by a peregrino pur sang. Casa Alternativo has everything you need and more to enjoy a lovely experience! All credits to Dries and offcourse Otto! Love this place!
12. September 2026 - 7:23
This was the best stay of my Camino. Dreis has rules and they are for the health, safety, and comfort of all. I especially loved no alarm in the morning! Great dinner and breakfast, meaningful conversation with others
17. August 2026 - 11:58
If you have the energy after Tui to keep walking i would a 100% recommend!!! The Belgian host Dries is an amazing host and has an amazing place reshaping my entire camino. Not only is it a great place to relax with pool and hammocks, he also cooks the dinner himself. The morning ritual is an amazing experience. To top it off, he helped me plan my spiritual way, what places to stay, what distances to walk and it for sure was an amazing route.
10/10
12. July 2026 - 19:26
Slept here in July, reserving on the same day was still possible. Staying at Dries' is an experience, which you have to discover for yourself. Just know that you will have an extraordinary stay!
11. April 2026 - 20:29
was by far one of the loveliest stops on my trip. Dries was so funny and charming and the place felt completely like home. I would definitely come back - even just to get the recipe for the pasta dish he served.
I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here on their camino. the company and atmosphere was second to none! can’t imagine I’ll find a better place than this again x
thanks for having me - Emilie
19. September 2025 - 13:18
Two toilets and showers (one set in shed) .
35 euros for bed,dinner (main, desert,wine) and breakfast.
Wine was the next door neighbours natural no chemicals.
Beds were comfortable.
There is a pool and lounge area.
Nice host
20. July 2025 - 20:42
Where else can you stay where you are awaken with beautiful music (Ave Maria in my case) and a candlelight communal breakfast?! The owner, Dreis, also prepared a delicious homemade dinner full of much needed fresh vegetables and homemade ice cream for dessert! Oh and the outdoor shower was super refreshing after a nice Camino walk. This is a great place to stay, you won’t forget it.
Barbara
NYC
11. May 2025 - 22:18
The reviews can’t do it justice. It’s a true mi casa su casa place run by the friendliest Belgium host, Dries and his dog, Otto. Family style sitting together to eat a healthy dinner served with wine and helpful guidance from a man who knows his way along the Caminha. Breakfast is a delightful surprise you can’t miss! Well worth the switch from the coastal to central route if just for this place alone. Go. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll probably leave with at least one new friend x
2. May 2025 - 20:59
Phantastic place to go whilst on the camino. Hippy style, relaxing, clean, nice warm shower, delicious food. Dries is a great host.
13. May 2024 - 16:13
Casa Alternativo is a must-do while walking the Camino. Unique hostel with a free and creative soul, a high fun factor and very tasty food! Dries immediately makes you feel at home. As an experienced pilgrim, he is also happy to help you with tips and tricks about the routes. You can also go there for a drink and a fresh, high-quality lunch made with local products to cool down and boost your energy level.
26. April 2024 - 16:38
Had a great evening in this quite unusual albergue. Lovely quiet place to stay and relax after a long day! I felt welcome and the food was delicious.
Great value for money.
2. August 2023 - 12:48
Such an amazing place. Very welcoming. Very heart warming. Host Dries, and his uncle are amazing people. Loved the dog too, so smart. What a nice environment. Just what you need after a long walk. Dinner and breakfast prepared with care, so special. Nice background music, and we woke up to music as well just in time for breakfast, no need to set the alarm. Very memorable stay. One of the best. Will definitely stay again.
29. April 2023 - 12:02
Casa Alternativa is cozy, well equipped and heart warming place to stay. It's set up with multiple resting areas that conforms pilgrims after long day journey.
30€ cost includes delicious dinner and breakfast, best advices, comfy beds the most welcoming hospitality.
If you look for a place of your way, stay there as Casa Alternativa is one of the best albergues on Portugues Camino!
Vilma from LT
29. April 2023 - 9:52
Casa Alternativa is really special place on Portugues Camino. It's not only beautiful and welcoming by it's owner Dries, but also set up with many separate rest areas that really comfort people after long day journey. You also need to be aware that 30€ cost includes delicious dinner & breakfast that are home cooked and may be one of the most delicious meals on our Camino! Places to sleep are comfortable, house is very cosy, so no reasons to stay anywhere else ;)
18. April 2023 - 22:45
Ditto! Dries and his dog Otto are wonderful friendly hosts. We were walk-ins and got a room with twin beds. Fabulous service, food (organic and lovingly prepared) and company. Dries prepared an itinerary for us flow strollers for the Spir variant. He’s an expert on Caminos with terrific advice. Do go and enjoy.
Ali & Chris (Australia)
10. April 2023 - 15:50
Dries is a very nice and helpfull host. His place is one off a kind. Go there!
12. March 2023 - 9:25
In rainy November we landed in Casa Alternativo, and wow what a good experience! Dries is an excellent host and cook, he knows a lot about the Camino - and he has the most wonderful dog, Otto. Just go there.
Tove, Denmark
12. March 2023 - 9:25
In rainy November we landed in Casa Alternativo, and wow what a good experience! Dries is an excellent host and cook, he knows a lot about the Camino - and he has the most wonderful dog, Otto. Just go there.
Tove, Denmark
18. October 2022 - 17:05
It was a wonderful stay with Dries and Otto (dog). I arrived before the check in time. However I could just rest on the Terrasse and was even offered a soup to warm up. Dries is very passionate about his place and he has every right to. It’s clean, some of the best food (three course dinner and breakfast), all build by himself and friends and very good mattresses.
Thanks for having me!
18. July 2022 - 15:09
The best place I’ve stayed in walking from Porto. Dries is a wonderful host and have walked all the Caminos himself, so he got tons of experience and knows what a pilgrim needs. Lots of great stories too.
Got a 3-course meal when I was there in May and a nice breakfast. You can’t go wrong with this place. Great value for money.
BR, Anders from Denmark
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
