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Get the appTomorrow from ALTERNATE ROUTE TO THE ALBERGUE IN XAGOAZA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcos | 5.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilamartín de Valdeorras | 8.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Rúa de Valdeorras | 14.1 | — No | ✓ Yes |
This route was the original camino before the riverside route was marked. Take it only if you plan to stay at the albergue in Xagoaza, which is highly recommended by many pilgrims.
From O Barco, make your way to the railroad underpass at the end of Calle Eulogio Fernández. At the roundabout past the Repsol station, turn left onto Rúa Estrada. At the modern Iglesia de San Tirso, turn right, go through a narrow tunnel, and watch for a marker pointing up to Xagoaza. Pay attention — arrows for the turn are scarce.
Albergue Xagoaza has two rooms with 5 bunks each, a large dining room with fireplace, two PCs and wifi, a fully furnished kitchen, clean bathrooms, and outside space. The hospitalera may provide meals, but bring food from O Barco just in case.
Coming down from the albergue, you'll rejoin the camino where it becomes an earthen path. Continue straight ahead — the path may be overgrown depending on the season. You'll arrive back on the road and continue to Arcos.
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.