Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino del Norte app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appThe Bar de los Alemanes (German Bar), the first building on your left entering from the east, is the best bar in the village. Further down the hill, the camino crosses the main road (caution) where two albergues and a few bars are located.
The Iglesia de Santiago de Boente has an image of Santiago — one of the few remaining Romanesque images of the saint on the Camino, though much restored. You can get a sello here.
Past the church, the camino turns right and descends. The hills ahead involve steep ups and downs — take it easy on tired legs.
2. June 2026 - 20:25
Fabulous place private rooms with own bathrooms TV, air con heater, and great dorms with only 6 people. Call direct to 638321707 as Bkg dot com says it’s full when it’s nowhere near full. Excellent dinner for €15 with homemade soups, mains and deserts. Would definitely stay here again. The pool is being refurbished 2 June 2026 but almost finished. You can also book direct on their website. Clean, modern highly recommended.
30. May 2026 - 11:31
Was hopeful it may be open but right now at 11.30am it’s not open for customers
18. May 2026 - 12:49
Needs to update so people can plan
29. December 2025 - 12:15
This bar across the church is open in December and the owners were nice and friendly.
A good cup of coffee and cleaning and drying my table outside, made it pleasant stop-over. Okay you'll need to buy a drink before using their toilet, but that only seems fair to me (coming from a tourist invated city).
1. October 2025 - 7:39
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The map needs an update for the split after Boente. See own Camino app.
15. June 2025 - 10:15
Albergue el Alemán offers restaurant service exclusively for guests.
13. June 2025 - 15:13
Two of the bars I tried to go to had signs that said only for those staying in their accommodation.
2. October 2023 - 13:47
This is a nicely renovated stay. However, it is the ONLY place to eat nearby. So, expect to pay for dinner and breakfast.
Laundry must also be paid for. If you want to wash anything, the host does it for you.
This stay is also not equipped with water, drinks or any snacks if you arrive after a long, hot day. The hostess told me to just drink from the tap if I was thirsty.
So, stop along the way and bring your own provisions.
The A/C must be “turned on and it takes 48 hours.” Our stay was very hot and uncomfortable as the heat reached 91 during the day and owner had switched off the A/C and the rooms have only one tiny window in the bathroom that does not reach the beds. So, it was miserable.
However, it is a clean and tidy place that is convenient to the Camino.
14. April 2023 - 19:36
A wonderful brand new pension. We stayed in a room with twin beds snd private bathroom. Well equipped and super comfortable. They serve an excellent menu del dia till at least 9 pm. Highly recommended
22. October 2022 - 15:29
I agree with above comments. This is right on Camino, great dinner & breakfast. The dinning room and check in office has been beautifully restored. This is not on all radar screens yet. A great alternative to the city scene. Rooms are new in a wonderful country setting. Host is a "real person" one of my best stays met some great people here.
26. September 2022 - 11:33
Great place, spacious and beautiful. Wonderful dinner with grilled meat and peppers. Thomas and his wife were so kind. Perfect spot to push on to instead of staying in Melide
12. July 2022 - 22:53
There is a beautifully restored former rectory that has opened this year in Boente called Rectoral de Boente. No dormitory but a lovely alternative for those staying in a pair or small group. The hosts are very kind and service minded, and they offer a delicious home made communal pilgrim dinner. Worth the splurge if you need a good rest. The rooms have air con and a chaise lounge or hammock outside each.
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.
