Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino de Invierno app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appMansilla de las Mulas is a solid meseta town with more history and character than the villages that precede it. Large sections of the medieval walls still surround the old quarter, and the town retains the feel of a proper market center — which it was, historically, for the mule trade that gives it its name.
There's a nice swimming spot in the river at the northwest corner of town: cross the small pedestrian bridge toward the campsite (not the road bridge that the camino crosses). The water is refreshing after the exposed meseta walking.
Several albergues, bars, and restaurants provide good services. A small supermarket handles provisions. The old quarter within the walls is compact and worth a wander.
La Virgen de Gracia is celebrated on the second Sunday of September. San Martín on November 11.
Mansilla traces its roots to Roman times. The walls that still encircle most of the town attest to its importance as both a waypoint on the Roman road to León and a market town — mulas (mules) were the primary trade good that passed through here.
Look back when leaving town — the best view of the walls is from the west side. Much of the road between here and Puente de Villarente runs alongside the highway.
20. June 2026 - 7:13
New private albergue. What a lovely stay in a renovated 1893 building. 4 beds in 3 rooms with fresh linen and towels, lovely bathrooms (3) with hair dryer and a communal brand new kitchen with freebies in fridge. Breakfast included 28 euro. The lovely owners even took us to the busstop due to camino injuries. Our room had a view -was just next to the church.
Highly recommended!
20. June 2026 - 7:13
New private Albergue. Only opened 21 days ago. As you would expect everything is immaculate and owners are extremely helpful. Fresh linen on the beds and towels provided. Toiletries provided in both showers. Communal kitchen with all utensils provided, free condiments and freebies in fridge. Breakfast is included in the price of 28 euros. Free wifi. My window opened onto views of church next door. Very comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
10. October 2025 - 20:57
After reading all the reviews for La Curiosa,was looking forward to a great meal, but there wasn't a soul in there 7:30 Friday night...not even a staff member 🤷🏼♀️but luck would have it we happened by Hostal albergueria del Camino and had the best menu el dia so far! Enjoy
25. June 2025 - 15:47
Both excellent value. The pension was basic, but for €50 for a double with pvt bath was clean & perfect for our needs. The guy at La Blanca recommended La Curiosa for lunch and we have to agree with all other recommendations - best meal on the camino, in fact best meal in Spain, so far. Do not miss it!!
19. May 2025 - 23:08
Even is 6km from Mansilla on the way to León they picked us up free of charge.
Day after we walked from there to León through Dutch Camino de Santiago, is shorter & peacfull.
Great dinner and breakfast by Sally!! So delicious she cook!
She and husband Miguel helping out all we could need.
Sure will come back!
9. May 2025 - 21:20
Best dinner so far on the Camino
21. April 2025 - 14:05
We stopped for late breakfast at Cafe La Fragua, on the left side of the road on the way into the village. Great service, looks like a family business, very friendly, food and coffee was good and good price.
2. December 2024 - 9:29
We were pretty gutted to find out despite their website La curiosa is closed Sundays (haha no surprise!) el refugio de uxia was open for 7-8 euro plato combinados that were fresh, some ambiance and IPAs. Try also open for delicious fresh tortiwlla and coffee at 830 am
3. October 2024 - 7:28
Menu del dia was the best dinner I have had so far on the Camino. Great value for 18 euro. Cozy upstairs tables.
23. September 2024 - 17:56
Restaurants La Curiosa! GET A RESERVATION; you won’t regret it. The menu of the day was Michelin star quality. Server Juan Jose was awesome. His pigeon English and my Pigeon Spanish got the job done. Best meal so far on Camino AND best value. It beat San Zoilo Monasterio and was €100 cheaper. Get the Russian salad; WOW!
6. September 2024 - 16:47
Great lunch and wine! Very nice dining room upstairs.
6. September 2024 - 16:47
Great place and owner!
1. September 2024 - 11:55
The gentleman who runs Casa Di Doru is very kind and hospitable. He recently bought the establishment and is trying to build up the business and make improvements.
This is a great place to rest and recuperate in a private room. 30€ is very well worth the investment.
Dinner was fantastic - we had a pizza that is enough for two people. Great chef.
I have stayed in all sorts of dormitories/Alburgues and this establishment a nice treat to have some privacy and space to get ready for the push to Santiago.
Highly recommend to stay here ❤️🙌👌
22. June 2024 - 14:51
We were charged 68€ for the room.
22. June 2024 - 14:48
We booked a double room by phone at El Jardin, app shows 55-60€ which we know is out of date. But on arrival were shown to a room in La Casa de los Soportales showing on the app as only 45€. Feel totally ripped off.
12. June 2024 - 9:17
It's not listed here, but Casa Di Doru was a nice place to stay. My private single room with private bath only cost 30€ on booking.com. Unfortunately, I was there on a Monday when the restaurant is closed, but it had great reviews on Google Maps.
4. June 2024 - 21:00
I was sooo happy to learn of this wonderful place outside of town. They sent a cab for us and we had the most lovely dinner - about 10 of us w room for many more. A pool and nice small pool for your feet. Bonus. A great heart, super kind and a unique stay. Air conditioned Beds not bunks. Loved it
21. May 2024 - 15:32
We were blessed to stay with Miguel and Sally. They are located out of town, but sent a taxi to pick us up which was nice on our sore feet. Sally was very responsive to all our questions and requests before, during, and after our visit. The pilgrim dinner was delicious and we had nice choices for breakfast. The pillows were the most comfortable we’ve used on the Camino. We opted to take an alternative route to Leon, the Dutch Way, that we accessed right outside their door.
16. May 2024 - 10:56
A bit off road, but they arrange for you to be picked up in Mansilla de Las Mulas if you don’t want the extra steps.
Sally went out and beyond to accommodate all our wishes! She is a real star!
Ask for a ride back to Mansilla though, because the alternative road they suggest direct to Leon means walking on a rural road, not very busy but the cars passing by goes really fast.
10. June 2023 - 6:58
We also had lunch at Restaurante La Curiosa, and can confirm that their 16 euros lunch was absolutely fantastic. Some of the best food we’ve had on the Camino!!
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.
