Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Vía de la Plata app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbrianos | 1.8 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Fuentes Nuevas | 4.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Camponaraya | 7.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Cacabelos | 12.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Valtuille de Arriba | 16.6 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Villafranca del Bierzo | 21.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pereje | 26.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Trabadelo | 30.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| La Portela de Valcarce | 35.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Compostilla is the first suburb on the way out of Ponferrada. The name — from Compostella, or Compostela — suggests its historical connection to the pilgrim route. A few bars and shops line the road. The walking is urban but the arrows are clear.
Continue through the suburbs toward Columbrianos and Fuentes Nuevas. The route follows a mix of paths and minor roads through the urban fringe.
4. September 2026 - 15:30
We stopped at this wonderful place for breakfast. The coffee was superb, freshly baked croissants and friendly staff. An enjoyable start on our first day on the Camino.
Ragnheidur and Hrafnkell from Iceland.
3. May 2025 - 10:04
Enjoyed a stop here in the morning for coffee con Leche and tostada with extra-virgin olive oil. What a fun place! It seems popular with the locals too.
16. May 2024 - 7:42
Just entering Compostilla there is a bar: El bar de Compostilla with great tostadas and coffee. It opens at 7:30 am.
1. July 2023 - 14:38
Near the hermita
Has bocadillos & raciones and WiFi
Friendly
Advertises pilgrim breakfast
18. April 2023 - 12:27
Nothing open in this village as of today.
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.