Hontanas takes its name from the fontanas (natural springs) that dot the area. The springs still pour day and night, feeding fountains around the village. In summer, the local pool does most of the refreshing.
The village appears suddenly — sunk into a small fold in the meseta, it's invisible until you're nearly there. It's a welcome sight after the long, exposed walk from Hornillos. Several albergues, a couple of bars, and a small shop provide services. The atmosphere is generally friendly and unhurried.
San Roque is celebrated on August 16.
23. September 2026 - 12:51
This church has a lovely, very inclusive area for contemplation. Worth a moment of quiet! (And sello!)
24. August 2026 - 22:20
Clean and had a FANTASTIC time at the communal paella dinner with about 22 fellow hikers
18. July 2026 - 8:59
Fuente Cidres is located 1.5km before Hontanas. Great place ❤️
8. July 2025 - 18:09
Had a nice stay in Hontanas. The public pool is a budget friendly alternative to the spa, just 2€ for pilgrims!
20. June 2025 - 9:21
We had a lovely breakfast at Feunte Sidres
it was great.
5. June 2025 - 9:34
Stopped here for breakfast on the way to Hontanas - they open at 9am. Lovely place. Beautiful setting and delicious food. Probably the best breakfast I’ve had on the Camino. Highly recommend.
16. April 2025 - 22:45
I stayed here on April 14, 2025. It was a perfect location in this great village. The room was clean with linens and towels. David checked us in and was very cordial and helpful. We had a nice breakfast downstairs. I highly recommend this place and a stay in the town. In the summer there is a community pool.
21. October 2024 - 11:29
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4. September 2024 - 15:43
This is a great, clean place to stay with a fantastic paella meal!
7. October 2022 - 18:10
Great break for breakfast just as you get into town.
22. September 2022 - 15:43
We stumbled across the spa when getting the Kay for our accomodation. Decided to give it a go. It was magnificent!! Jets for weary feet, calves, thighs and shoulders. Many others but that is where I spent my time. Also a magnificent sauna and drench bucket for post sauna.
We paid $15 E for an hour which is plenty of time and the time keeper turned a blind eye anyway.
The management is super friendly and helpful, including coming early morning to open shop for a silly git (me) who left their phone in a locker!
The spa is certainly with a stop in Hontanas for achy feet and legs. Trust me, this is not a paid advertisement.
21. May 2022 - 11:55
There is a tiny hermitage/shrine dedicated to St Brigid of Sweden in a little park as you enter the town. There is a small bench inside and a statue of the saint— a great little space for some quiet contemplation. She is co-patron saint of Europe and the hermitage was established in Hontanas as a meeting place for pilgrims. She made her own pilgrimage to Santiago in 1341.
14. May 2022 - 14:43
There is no real market in this town. The albergue Juan de Yepes sells some sandwiches bag chips, and some basic fruit, some of which wasn't ripe.
11. May 2022 - 16:51
I often skip visiting the church, but this one has a unique meditation/prayer space. Worth a visit.
25. May 2021 - 9:50
All the shops, bars, albergues were closed around 11. The only open restaurant would only open from 1 in the afternoon.
24. May 2021 - 10:11
There’s a - seemingly rather new - „Viewpoint Café“ right next to the way in the middle of nowhere approximately 1,5 km before Hontanas.
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.
