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The ground behind you: what the walk into Riego de Ambrós crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Riego de Ambrós
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molinaseca | 4.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ponferrada | 11.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Ponferrada |
| Columbrianos | 16.8 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Columbrianos |
| Fuentes Nuevas | 19.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Fuentes Nuevas |
| Camponaraya | 22.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Camponaraya |
| Cacabelos | 27.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Cacabelos |
| Valtuille de Arriba | 31.6 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Riego de Ambrós to Valtuille de Arriba |
A small village on the steep descent between El Acebo and Molinaseca. A bar and a basic albergue provide services. The slate-roofed houses continue the mountain architecture. The descent doesn't let up here — your knees won't thank you.
24. September 2026 - 18:56
All homemade vegetarian. Delicious and fresh. They closed at 4:00 so I had a meal to go for dinner and breakfast to go for my early morning.
16. June 2026 - 11:41
Great vegetarian food available here. Tony is the amazing host with great Spanish, French and English. Fantastic food and friendly atmosphere. Open from 7am till after dinner. recommend highly!
17. July 2025 - 23:41
When we arrived at Riego de Ambros all of the shops were shuttered for Siesta, but an enterprising lady had watermelon slices and cherries and fresh-squeezed orange juice available for "donativo." Her sello read "Lucy Fruit." She was lovely, and the watermelon was delicious.
10. June 2025 - 19:18
Offers everything you need at an albergue: decent beds, functional bathrooms, and a clothesline in the sun. Maybe less nice than other albergues, but it’s a municipal, so to be expected. Food was pretty tasty and wine was included. So, it’s all fine if you manage your expectations!
26. May 2025 - 8:23
We liked very much just about everything. Most importantly:
- the place is organised and clean
- Olivier is an excellent and attentive host.
- we had peace and quiet and a nice night of sleep. Finally!
The place is simple but offers all you need.
The bunk beds are divided in compartments of four beds. If you close the access doors to it, it became a small bedroom. Extremely comfortable and private specially when you are travelling with your wife.
Olivier itself prepares the dinner and we were invited to help. The Lentils with Chorizo stew was the best food we have had in the Camino since we started walking. Home made comfort food!
I recommend it.
Gracias por todo, Olivier!
28. January 2025 - 13:47
I had been told that the bar was open but unfortunately it's not which was disappointing but it looked fantastic. Good rest area despite nothing being open
7. October 2024 - 15:55
If you have other options, I would avoid the albergue here in Riego de Ambros. Olivier was grumpy and combative when I arrived.
He gave me a very hard time about having a lower bunk, even though the albergue was less than half full last night. There were enough lower bunks to go around for everyone.
He told me off in front of other pilgrims for “taking too long” in the shower, even though there was nobody else waiting for one of the two available showers. He even said “I think you must’ve fallen asleep in there because you took so long.” I ran the water for less than five minutes during my entire shower.
He made fun of me for only getting stamps on one side of my credencial so that I can frame it when I get home and see all my sellos. “People frame their compostelas, not their credencials,” he said. Not that it’s any of his business, nor did I ask his opinion.
He argued with me about my knee injury, saying “You have a knee injury but here you are walking the Camino and walking 20 km every day.” Again, not his business to ask about my injury or judge me.
If he was trying to joke about all of these things, then those jokes came across very flat. He didn’t seem to be acting like this with any of the other pilgrims. I was the only American there. Maybe he just doesn’t like people from the US.
This was definitely my worst albergue of my Camino, and I have enjoyed every single one I have been in. Maybe Olivier was just having a bad day, but I really, really disliked this place. I wish I had stayed in El Acebo.
I’d like to add that I have enough Spanish that I am able to make reservations, tell people where I’m from, order dinner, ask for the bill, and make basic conversation. I am a curious and respectful traveler.
13. September 2024 - 9:07
Some of the path from El Acebo through to Molinesca is rocky and shaley; care and poles are needed. I came a cropper and ended up with stitches in my hand and knee. Helpful doctor in Molinesca and some very helpful pilgrims were by my side. Hoping to be okay in a few days to resume some of My Walk.
30. June 2024 - 18:26
The woman seemed too busy to wait on us whenever we tried to order or ask for something else. The food was very expensive. She talked with another table and laughed about americans. I would have rather gone without dinner.🫤
17. June 2024 - 20:13
A good option of you can’t make it to molinaseca
5. October 2023 - 16:38
Disappointing to stay at Acebo . Town pretty well seems to be owned by a corporate business interested in the Euro not the Pilgrim. Not a friendly attitude to those staying.
3. June 2023 - 20:18
Closed Monday (just so you know), this bar/restaurant is an absolute stand out for me on the Camino. I asked the owner what he recommended I eat for dinner, and he recommended a lamb skewer with an amazing garlic and herb marinade and salad. It came with delicious bread reminiscent of sourdough. Washed down with a house red wine and then one from Rioja, plus a bonus shot of the yellow/green liquor I've seen around, and I was well and truly sated. Guess who'll be snoring in the albergue tonight?! Alissa, that's who.
11. May 2023 - 13:18
Nothing open today. Eat in town before!
11. April 2023 - 16:02
Homecooked food with BOTH water AND wine - great menu peregrino
Wonderful view of the Valley as well
25. March 2023 - 11:55
There is a bar-restaurante just up the hill after the church. Beautiful viewpoint, good cafe con leche
10. October 2022 - 14:47
Just a warning! Several people have hit their heads on a low hanging tree branch while navigating the rocky terrain going toward Molinaseca. Please take care!
14. August 2022 - 12:26
really cute stop here, with vegetarian food and homemade drinks like kombucha. Cute couches, music, and a very friendly owner!! highly recommend :)
11. July 2022 - 14:12
Vegetarian restaurant
11. July 2022 - 14:11
When you enter the village
17. May 2022 - 8:36
Does anyone know if there is a bar, restaurant, or cafe in town?
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.
