Scenic view of Caldas de Reis on the Camino Portugués

Caldas de Reis

Camino Portugués

Common overnight stop · 22 places to stay

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Getting here

The ground behind you: what the walk into Caldas de Reis crosses, and where it could have been broken.

Tomorrow from Caldas de Reis

Towns with beds within a day's walk of Caldas de Reis

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.

Townkm from hereSharedPrivateThe walk
O Pino (Valga)9.5✓ Yes— No
Pontecesures15.1✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Pontecesures
Padrón18.4✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón
Iria Flavia19.3✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Iria Flavia
Vilar23.7✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Vilar
A Escravitude24.5✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to A Escravitude
Angueira de Suso26.4✓ Yes✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Angueira de Suso
Picaraña27.5— No✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Picaraña
O Faramello28.8✓ Yes— NoThe walk from Caldas de Reis to O Faramello
Rúa de Francos29.7— No✓ YesThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Rúa de Francos
Osebe - Casalonga - Pedreira31.1✓ Yes— NoThe walk from Caldas de Reis to Osebe - Casalonga - Pedreira

Services

Caldas de Reis takes its name from the thermal springs — caldas — that drew the Romans here. The springs still flow, though putting your feet in the public fountains is officially discouraged for hygiene reasons. After a long hot day of walking, you'll understand the temptation and why they had to post signs.

To see the springs and follow the camino, turn left after crossing the first bridge. The route passes through the old quarter before reaching another bridge, with the municipal albergue and the way out of town on the far side.

The Iglesia de Santo Tomas Becket is one of very few churches in Spain dedicated to the murdered Archbishop of Canterbury — and possibly the only one in Galicia. The palm trees surrounding it make a cooling rest spot in the afternoon.

All basic services available.

The Camino:

On the way out of town, it is once more along the N550 (which frankly will be the case frequently between here and Santiago). Leave it to your right at the first bend in the road.

Accommodation in Caldas de Reis

Private

Image of Albergue Timonel, pilgrim accommodation in Caldas de Reis
Albergue Timonel
20
@ 14€
18€
28-35€

Hotel

Apartment

Hostal

Pension

Questions about Caldas de Reis

How far is Caldas de Reis from Tivó?
Caldas de Reis is 1.9 km on from Tivó, the previous town with beds. The next one, O Pino (Valga), is 9.5 km further.
Where can I sleep in Caldas de Reis?
Caldas de Reis has 22 places to stay: 10 private, 6 hotel, 3 pension, 2 hostal, 1 apartment.
Is there a municipal albergue in Caldas de Reis?
No. The 22 places to stay in Caldas de Reis are private: 10 private, 6 hotel, 3 pension, 2 hostal, 1 apartment.
Where can I walk to tomorrow from Caldas de Reis?
Within a normal day's walk, 15 to 32 km, the towns with beds are Pontecesures (15.1 km), Padrón (18.4 km), Iria Flavia (19.3 km), Vilar (23.7 km), A Escravitude (24.5 km), Angueira de Suso (26.4 km), Picaraña (27.5 km), O Faramello (28.8 km).

... comments from pilgrims using the Wise Pilgrim app

20. May 2026 - 3:09

Martínez Rooms - Avoid that abomination place<br />

It could be a lovely place, but it's not. Lack of cleanliness, no soap, even no air in the bathroom so it is moldy.
Objects that look like beds definitely unsuitable for sleeping! The mattresses are so old that they have ZERO support whatsoever. I had to sleep on the floor for 60 €!
A Shame!

25. September 2025 - 21:19

Hotel O Cruceiro

Spacious room. Hostess very nice and helpful. Grocery store across the street and restaurants nearby.

25. June 2025 - 17:36

Pastelería Caprichos - Open at 5 PM

You can get bocadillos and other small dishes here while other restaurants shut down (as is customary) between 5 and 7/8 PM. Great service

17. May 2025 - 19:25

Hotel Via XIX

Lovely clean place! Offers free washer/dryer which includes laundry detergent. We had a room on the 3rd floor and had a shared balcony. Rooms were perfect

6. May 2025 - 14:34

2025: no longer municipal albergue

Update on below for albergue caldas de reis urraza: it is not officially municipal, but apparently half the beds can be reserved via booking.com BUT half are left as 'first come first served' for pilgrims too, according to the hostess. So you can come without a reservation, but near 14h30 (in may) it is almost full

6. May 2025 - 14:01

2025: NO longer a municipal albergue

Please note that there is NO longer a municipal albergue in Caldas de Reis. We arrived today (May 2025) at the albergue de caldas de reis urraca, which is marked here on wisepilgrim as a municipal albergue. But the hostess told us that it has not been municipal for a few years, it is now private.
So be warned!! People can now reserve places here via booking.com so you are not certain to have a bed unless you reserve in advance, even if you walk fast and are the third to arrive, like me!! She told me i was lucky that there were still available beds... costs 15 euros per person.

27. September 2024 - 13:30

Cafeteria Termas recommended

I came here slightly too early for menu del dia, but the waiter was really nice about it and I waited with a cafe con leche. He came back and took my order as soon as it was the right time - I really appreciated that! It seemed like a busy place with the locals too because there were 2 tables reserved next to me for lunch. Pilgrims menu was €16 and it tasted good and the portions were large.

27. September 2024 - 13:28

Pasteleria Caprichos recommended

Great service. I went here twice.

28. August 2024 - 1:51

Restaurants O Muiño

Looked like a great place, but make sure you make reservations in order to get a table

26. August 2024 - 14:37

Albergue Timonel

I stayed here in a private room for 20euro. There were 3 beds in the room, so I assume I normally would have had roommates on any other day. I think I got really lucky—there were probably less than 10 people in the whole albergue. I had an entire floor and bathroom to myself. There’s a kitchen on the floor too with a great balcony. There’s an entire other floor of private rooms, too. The owner works a bar/cafe on the property, was very sweet, and served a great breakfast. Highly recommend!

20. May 2024 - 19:37

Pension Caldas

Had a comfortable stay at Pension Caldas. Good double room, excellent bed. Everything clean. Find them on booking.com for an affordable break from bunkbeds!

29. October 2023 - 2:09

Pensión Caldea

We stayed at Pensión Caldea in a private room but shared bathroom(but it felt like our own). One of the most comfortable bed on our trip. It has a espresso machine, kettle, tea, etc. Highly recommended. The host owns a hair salon that is located in the same building. If you’re a pilgrim that needs some relaxation after you arrive at Caldas de Reis, you can get a hair wash at Sonia’s at a very good price. You might fall asleep because the chair has build in massage. She will give you many recommendations also.

11. October 2023 - 15:33

Pension Rio Umia

A great location just over the river and on the route. It is clean and comfortable. I was able to wash my clothes then dry for €2. There is a kitchen also. Shower pressure great and my bed was super comfortable at the back of the pension. I highly recommend this as a place to stay. Over the road from a great restaurant beside the river and about 100m from the hot mineral springs pool.

11. September 2023 - 18:21

Beautiful waterfall at Caldas and great hostel Celenis

We stayed at Albergue Celenis. Despite it is not central, it is worth the extra steps. Comfortable bunk beds, very clean and with a small pool. We stayed an extra day which is worth it at Caldas de Reis. Because they have a beautiful waterfall. Had to walk,not a problem,its why I suggest to stop a day at Caldas. Great views and amazing experience!

30. May 2023 - 17:26

Pension Rio umia

What a nice place! Clean, comfortable and really great value.

25. July 2022 - 19:27

Fantastic experience and stamp ! : Albor Albergue

You are welcomed by Yolande with a big greeting welcoming you like you are coming home . Updated price is 20 euro with breakfast . Loved the clean beds , toilets are allocated to names . Upstairs are sleeping quarters with curtains and the current photo doesn’t show the renovations made . There is a kitchen to use with permission and microwave as well .there is a keyboard piano , guitar and all sorts of instruments to chill with .
There’s a nice outdoor seating area with a mulberry tree to pick off . Our 5 year old son had so many toys to play with as well .
A memorable stay that will finish my camino nicely !
Ps : you don’t want to miss this stamp !

23. July 2022 - 14:05

Eat here!

Had a wonderful meal at O Muino… the free cake at the end is to die for! Highly recommended. you'll find it just as you get into the town

19. June 2022 - 16:52

Place to stay

Stayed at Casa Herreria and it is lovely…has a pool and a garden. Rooms are gorgeous! So happy to stay here!

27. April 2022 - 0:45

Good accommodation

We are staying in Aires de Umia and it is very good, located on the path immediately after crossing the bridge. Beautifully renovated by the architect owner. Private room with bathroom €56 ( three single beds, making it a reasonable price for three friends sharing).

4. September 2021 - 17:35

Stayed at villa real

The villa had a pool which was a welcome sight after a long days walk. Staff and villa was perfect and close to restaurants etc. There is a lovely mass at 8pm for Pilgrims. Great food in most of the restaurants, well worth a stop.

Programa MOVES IIIMinisterio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico — IDAEXunta de GaliciaInstituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA)Financiado por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEUPlan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia

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.

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