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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briallos | 6.7 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Tivó | 9.6 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Caldas de Reis | 11.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| O Pino (Valga) | 21.0 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Pontecesures | 26.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Padrón | 29.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Iria Flavia | 30.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
A deviation from the camino, well signed. The municipal albergue is in a quiet setting that adds a few metres to the journey but provides a welcome change from the road.
Before reaching Briallos, the camino approaches the N550 — signs for the Parque Natural do Rio Barosa and its waterfalls appear here. The waterfalls are 500 m down the opposite road, with picnic areas, a bar, and bathrooms at the base. Worth the detour.
Before arriving at Briallos, the camino approaches the N550 once more. At this point, there are signs for the Natural Park of the Rio Barosa, and the waterfalls. The waterfalls are 500m down the road directly opposite this point and are a worthwhile detour. Picnic areas and a bar and bathroom are at the base of the falls.
30. June 2026 - 12:08
As of June 2026, the restaurant/gift shop by the waterfalls is closed on Tuesdays. But the waterfalls are still with it!
19. June 2026 - 23:49
We arrived exhausted but the atmosphere here was very good. We had such a happy day staying with an Italian family. Groceries were well stocked and we enjoyed it even more with the Italian family's cooking.
16. April 2026 - 16:02
Albergue is closed, but if you message the owner he will offer you to stay in a different house. You should ask how many people is he going to host that night. While house is delightful, the night we were there were 18 people and one bathroom. With so many people in one not very large place, it was also very noisy. If that doesn't bother you, the place is wonderful, nice backyard, pool and the host cooked an amazing meal and left some things for breakfast.
6. August 2025 - 13:14
We didn’t stay here but had lunch at the restaurant next to the falls. Lovely spot, the wine was awesome. It was a very hot day, so nice way to relax for a bit before the final stretch of the walk today. WORTH THE DETOUR!!!
11. July 2025 - 18:33
The worst of the worst hostels I've ever been to... mattresses on the floor, everything horrible. The manager, who is Portuguese, to my shame, yelled at everyone... I left an hour after arriving. The next day I came across pilgrims who told me they couldn't even sleep for fear. Zero rating... I think these owners are new and now the hostel is called Albergue da Portela.
It's horrible.
1. July 2025 - 17:04
I had a picnic lunch with me which was just as well as the cafe was closed. Sat with feet in the refeshing water and rejuvenated while eating my lunch. I was almost the only one there at 11am on a Tuesday. Return to the Camino across the bridge and then between the houses. Cross the highway safely where the bus stop is near the garden centre.
27. June 2025 - 10:14
Its not the newest Alberque but th one with the best charm and a lot of "charakter". Youre not a customer, youre a friend and a guest. This was the experience and vibe I was missing from my experience on the french camino. Amazing place!
19. June 2025 - 18:19
The place is basic, but the atmosphere was fantastic. Hammocks in the garden were welcome after a 38 degree heat, the host, Elena, was kind, gracious but firm in the albergue expectations.
The food was delicious & great community spirit in conversation around both dinner & breakfast table.
A huge jug of sangria was made for dinner & fabulous relaxing chilled music to accompany the evening.
5. June 2025 - 16:11
Helpful but tired of his job host yesterday. The place was v clean, well run, clean bed etc the communal meal a lovely idea but it was a watery terrible lentil and chorizo soup and bread and boiled eggs, with left over bread eggs and biscuits offered for breakfast
9. October 2024 - 18:11
If you want to experience the true Camino, away from the frills of some newer more modern Albergue, give this one a try. Very basic accommodations from a warm and welcoming host (Jorge). He cooked a hot meal first all. One of the highlights of my Camino was sitting with all the other guest breaking bread. In most Albergues pilgrims scatter, here they gather and share. A great experience that should be enjoyed at least once on your Camino.
8. October 2024 - 15:18
…but it may not be for everyone. I had a great time there, for what it’s worth. Nothing even approaching fancy about the place, but Jorge was a warm and welcoming host and made sure we all (both omnivores and vegetarians) got a warm and hearty supper on a cool, rainy evening. The place is small but has all the necessities. Because of all the rain and the pervasive humidity, the floor never did get dry that night/morning, but all us pilgrims passed a comfortable night and were uniformly happy we stayed there! I’d stay again!
23. June 2024 - 7:32
communal meal and great host! loved the people i meet here and I had my favorite night on the camino!
19. May 2024 - 15:01
A lovely place for tired pilgrims. The communal dinner was nice and it was a gathering of 28 people from 16 countries last night. If you prefer shiny and clean and modern set up, consider some place else. If you enjoy chatting with fellow pilgrims you will like here.
14. May 2024 - 19:39
Stopped at this lovely albergue last night. Nothing fancy, but basics well covered. Doesn’t open till 3 and you’ll need to make a reservation. Shout out to Pedro the hospitalero who was magnificent, a quirky star of the Camino Portuguese.
There is a donativo communal evening meal and breakfast which he sorts single handed.
He was still finding mattresses for people who hadn’t reserved by 8 pm, turning no one away.
Great personality, over 30 eventually sitting down for a great dinner and 14 nationalities.
He is the best hospitalero on this Camino and yes, I include Fernanda at Casa Fernanda,
Well done Pedro
3. April 2024 - 22:23
This is a nice quiet and rural spot. The owner is very kind, welcoming, and cooked a great meal. This place has very chill and communal vibes if that is what you are looking for in an experience. The big dinner together is fun. They have WiFi and blankets.
1. April 2024 - 15:38
Have been more welcoming. From registration to the end of the night which included a communal dinner with excellent soup, wine and great conversation with pilgrims being from 8 different countries! The host is very proud of his Albergue and the role it plays in the Camino. Excellent place to stay and to enjoy the companionship- I recommend it highly.
23. December 2023 - 19:43
Did not experience any of the rudeness , the other comments talked about.
Warm welcome with music and wood fire on to welcome me. Warm sleeping accommodation , which you can not say about many other A in December.
Warm soup and bread and eggs ready to take as well. Just lovely. Jorge and this Albergue I can recommend fully
22. October 2023 - 10:30
Pedro strongly advised alburgue doesn’t open until 3pm and to come back then. Upon our return he was welcoming once he knew we had a reservation however he was volatile and agree with previous comments regarding his behavior towards guests.
28. May 2023 - 7:39
Just as the other comments said, host is rude. Was yelling as a pilgrim to get out since they didn’t make a reservation yet there were 3 empty beds that never got filled. Communal dinner was a very weird experience as the host was extremely controlling the entire time.
14. May 2023 - 18:06
Pedro is rude and condescending. This is the case towards women in particular as I hear the same story from most of the ladies I stayed with.
This put a dampener on such a beautiful space.
I feel as if Pedro enjoys the power especially during check in process.
I loved how they had lots of drinks and snacks for a donation. The communal dinner was also enjoyable esp because they cater to vegetarians.
It’s a shame that I very on edge about the host and felt afraid of him.
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.