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The ground behind you: what the walk into Alvaiázere crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Alvaiázere
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendas | 3.9 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Ansião | 12.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Alvaiázere to Ansião |
| Alvorge | 22.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Alvaiázere to Alvorge |
| Ribeira de Alcalamouque | 27.3 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Alvaiázere to Ribeira de Alcalamouque |
| Rabaçal | 31.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Alvaiázere to Rabaçal |
A small town but the first in a while with anything resembling suburban sprawl — welcome proof that civilisation hasn't abandoned this stretch entirely. Services are plentiful by the standards of the preceding 50 km: bars, shops, a pharmacy, and accommodation.
The albergue is near the church at the upper end of town, with a laundromat beneath it. O'Bras, a reliable restaurant, is along the bike path at the top. The ruins of the Castelo de Alvaiazere are visible on the hillside above but there's not much left to see.
The hills around here are limestone country, covered in olive groves. The name Alvaiazere derives from the Arabic al-bazira — the falconer.
The Arabic origins of the name — and of Alvorge further along the camino — are reminders of the centuries of Moorish presence in central Portugal. The Reconquista pushed through here in the 12th century, but the linguistic traces remain embedded in the landscape.
There are several roads out of town, but the camino is well marked. Still, pay close attention to the arrows and if you are a pre-dawn walker, you are advised to check it out in advance.Leave town by way of the road in front of the church, turning right at a B large palm tree.
30. October 2025 - 11:03
Booking ahead essential - this is an unstaffed place. Very comfortable, just 2 rooms (one double, one bunk beds), spotless with private bathrooms and a jacuzzi! Great cooking facilities. Note this is in another small hamlet before Alvaiazere. Options for food are bring your own and cook, walk 800m to supermarket, or walk 2km into Alvaiazere. Number for taxi driver on side in kitchen was cheap and speedy!
13. October 2024 - 10:23
We were very pleased to find cafe as piscinas open, everywhere else closed at 9.30am
Very friendly, lots of pastries.
17. April 2024 - 18:25
I loved this albergue. The host takes the time to give each pilgrim a unique stamp. You can tell he really puts a lot of love into this place. If you are looking for spotless, fancy facilities, go elsewhere. But if you are looking for a unique, beautiful, down-to-earth, truly Camino-esque experience, you MUST stay here.
31. March 2024 - 16:00
Stayed In the John Brierley room. Quiet
23. September 2023 - 19:32
Well positioned and you can choose shared or private rooms, sheets, blankets are supplied and breakfast also is an option. My favourite part however, was the stamping ceremony, the shot of port and the greeting everyone receives. John Brierly loved it also in his lifetime, now his daughter is taking that room named in his honour.
9. June 2023 - 9:39
Great commarderie
26. May 2023 - 16:38
This place is a must do if you’re walking Camino portugués, the host Carlos is amazing making the best stamp with a lot of care. The nearby restaurant is nice too.
21. March 2023 - 8:10
Go to alberque pinheiros.
Carlos is such a warm host en makes a whole awesome ritual of the stamp.
He can be a hard man to catch on the phone but call a thousand times and then he will call you back.
Don't miss this guy and his nice alberque
21. August 2022 - 13:07
Stayed at pinheiro. Carlos takes 10 mi uses to make a personal unique stamp. He's a great host. Recommend staying here
20. August 2022 - 17:47
Decent rooms and very calm. Food of the restaurant was also good, but their pricing is outrageous, 63€ for 2 pers. dinner is way too much. Be careful if you are more sensitive. It is plausible that price is "adjusted" according to the customer.
11. February 2020 - 8:02
I had a wonderful meal in Albergaria O Brás. I would highly recommend it. Didn’t sleep there though, but would have done so, if I thought it was open.
3. May 2019 - 21:59
Albergue pinheiro’s is not to be missed! Not the most modern facilities but the host Carlos is fabulous and makes an experience out of getting your credential stamped. We had dinner at restaurante O Brás which is another experience not to be missed. Most amazing attentive service and food. Such a good experience in this town!!
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.
