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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cañaveral | 10.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Grimaldo | 18.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Riolobos | 18.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Note that the albergue here is closed indefinitely and that a private Hostel exists.
11. August 2020 - 7:18
Both albergues closed. No accommodation at the Embalse. August 2020.
22. April 2019 - 8:23
Albergue de embalse de Alcántara is currently open. A lovely modern albergue close to the lake. €15 with breakfast and laundry included. Food a reasonable price. Beautiful location. As this is pretty much the only accommodation for several km, best to book in advance.
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.