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The ground behind you: what the walk into Lalín crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Lalín
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Laxe | 1.4 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Transfontao | 9.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lalín to Transfontao |
| Silleda | 11.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lalín to Silleda |
| Bandeira | 18.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lalín to Bandeira |
| Dornelas | 23.7 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Lalín to Dornelas |
| Ponte Ulla | 31.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Lalín has all services and a lively center where something always seems to be happening — weekend artisan markets, trotting competitions, food festivals. A life-size bronze hog on the main street pays tribute to the town's culinary identity.
Lalín is famous for its cocido — a massive dish of greens, potatoes, garbanzos, broth, and assorted stewed pork that arrives in a steaming heap. Casa Mouriño, across from the Hotel el Palacio, is the place to try it. Other recommended restaurants include Cabanas (Rúa Pintor Laxeiro 3), Restaurante San Martín II (Rúa C, 3), and Bakery Bar Dulces Encantados near the main church. Pizzería Casa do Gato (Rúa Ramón Aller 5) is owned by the president of the local Amigos del Camino and is very pilgrim-friendly, with a sello.
The Ethnographic Museum is worth a visit (Tuesday through Sunday, 10-2 and 4-7 pm).
For accommodation: Hotel Restaurante el Palacio (Calle Matemático Rodríguez 10, tel. 986 780 000) is very close to the camino — pilgrim deal of 35 euros for room, dinner, and breakfast, early breakfasts no problem. Hostal As Vilas (Calle Arenal 4, tel. 986 780 140), Hostal Mouriño (tel. 986 780 073), and Hostal Naval do Espinal (tel. 986 787 604) are other options. Hotel Camino de Santiago (tel. 986 794 078) is 4 km out of town along the trail.
The camino leaves Lalín on the Pontiñas River walk (Paseo Fluvial) — a pleasant paved-and-unpaved path accessible at various points through town. Everyone knows where it is, so just ask.
From the town church, walk down Rúa Colón, past the plaza with the monument to the aviator Joaquín Loriga, and continue downhill to a large playground at the town's edge. Join the river walk there, heading left.
When a mojón takes you off the river walk, you'll start to ascend. Turn left at a small ermita (arrow on the adjacent shed) and continue on a back road. You'll emerge at the road through the industrial park near the Hotel Torre do Deza. Continue straight on a gravel road to a tunnel under the highway, then enter A Laxe.
30. April 2025 - 13:48
You can not go wrong with this albergue. New bathrooms and beds. Kitchen with a few things.
15. September 2024 - 13:11
I got a warm welcome here on a Sunday when it was difficult to find a quick lunch elsewhere
8. June 2024 - 16:25
Stop by for more than Camino info. The kindest attendant will offer first hand recommendations, photos & the most impressive sellos of any Camino I’ve seen. Camino Souvenirs & shirts, too.
29. June 2023 - 15:23
Sadly, closed at the moment.
6. March 2023 - 18:28
Incredible Cocido at Casa Currás. €32 all you can eat 4 course meal with house wine and spirits. Very pilgrim friendly. Lunch only. Friends of the Camino office recommended the place.
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.
