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The ground behind you: what the walk into Melide crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Melide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boente | 5.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Castañeda | 8.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ribadiso da Baixo | 11.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ribadiso da Carretera | 11.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Arzúa | 14.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pregontoño | 16.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| El Lugar de Tabernavella | 19.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Melide to El Lugar de Tabernavella |
| Calle - O Outeiro | 21.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Salceda | 25.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Brea | 27.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Empalme | 29.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Santa Irene | 30.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Rúa | 31.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| O Pedrouzo | 33.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Melide is the pulpo capital of the Camino. Although octopus has been on menus since O Cebreiro, it reaches its apotheosis here. The town's Thursday market meant that fresh seafood was shipped inland regularly, and the tradition stuck. Pulpo á feira — octopus boiled, sliced, dusted with paprika and coarse salt, drizzled with olive oil, and served on a wooden plate — is the dish. The Pulpería Ezequiel is the most famous purveyor, but several other pulperías compete vigorously.
Beyond the octopus, Melide is where the Camino Primitivo (the original route from Oviedo) joins the Francés. The town has a medieval core stretched along the road, shaped by centuries of pilgrim traffic. The Iglesia de San Pedro has Romanesque elements. The Iglesia de San Roque houses a small museum.
Multiple albergues and hotels, bars and restaurants, supermarket and pharmacy. The traffic through town can be dangerous, particularly on market days — follow the arrows carefully.
Melide is an ancient settlement at a natural crossroads. Despite its strategic importance since Neolithic times, it was never walled — an unusual vulnerability for a town of this significance. In medieval times, nearly all industry was tied to the Camino.
The camino leaves Melide through the town center — watch for arrows, which can be hard to spot in the market-day crowds. Follow the main road to the first roundabout and continue straight. The terrain ahead is rolling, with forest and farmland alternating.
14. September 2026 - 14:51
Not on the app, but A Lua Do Comino is an amazing pension! It is on the left one block after entering Melide. For 50€ my wife and I got a private double in the main guest house. Very clean and comfortable in a beautiful house, with manicured lawn in back with longe chairs for relaxing. And the best part was a swimming pool with crystal clear water! The pool was not heated, but the chilly water felt amazing on tired muscles and aching joints. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They will do your laundry for 6€. No food offerings, but only 5 minutes to town center and lots of restaurants.
15. June 2026 - 20:40
Most pilgrims will struggle to choose one; I have gone to both and have drawn the following conclusions:
A GARNACHA
Pros: generous serving, good bread, traditional space
Cons: a bit watery, less condimented
EZEQUIEL
Pros: well condimented, modern and clean place
Cons: serving felt a bit small, bread not as nice as A Garnacha
I liked Ezequiel better due to the flavor of the octopus.
Oh yes, do yourself a favor and get an ice cream at Bornoniño right after... it's delicious and they make it themselves.
25. April 2026 - 17:22
Pulpa had a great texture, quite soft . Excellent taste: olive oil, salt & paprika. Loved the relaxed atmosphere, long tables for group seating. The Galicia Broth was so tasty! A must try for the brave!!
26. July 2025 - 19:45
The best restaurant in town – new and creative, with true culinary artistry in every dish. Friendly service, a beautiful garden, and a lovely atmosphere. You simply have to try it!
14. June 2025 - 18:25
The Pulpo Octopus was cold and slymey. Staff were not too friendly, although the bar man was great. I'm a bit disappointed 😞
27. May 2025 - 18:12
Totally agree that this was a great stop! We were surprised by the pool, and the cold water felt fabulous after a warm day. Food was ok, but couldn’t beat ordering it and a drink by the pool.
11. May 2025 - 20:19
This place was an oasis on a Sunday evening.
We could not find a place serving food at 6 pm. Many places were packed with locals watching the soccer match and then closing when the game was over.
This spot is family run and had vegetarian pizza and arepas. Also plenty of options for Carnivors.
Best spot for early meal for
Pilgrims.
12. October 2024 - 6:22
Excellent and quiet room. Great breakfast here.
9. October 2024 - 11:02
What can I say? This place is fantastic!!! Modern, clean, warm and welcoming! Comfy bed and divine shower. Delicious breakfast. Monica is one of the kindest host I’ve encountered on my Camino. Treat yourself to an amazing, restful night at Urban Pension!
20. September 2024 - 18:12
A little pricey but so worth it! Friendly reception, great sheets/bed, and good WiFi.
20. September 2024 - 18:11
Wow-good job on lunch!! This place is right off the Camino and very tasty with super nice staff! We had a great salad with goat cheese and a chicken sandwich!
30. August 2024 - 21:26
Pulperia a garacha was nice ( good food , great prices , efficient staff ) Pension San Anton is great . The leather shop ( laya) in front of the cathedral did not want to let the machine charge us in Cad, a bit of a rip off, the staff is pushy. .
30. August 2024 - 21:26
Pulperia a garacha was nice ( good food , great prices , efficient staff ) Pension San Anton is great . The leather shop ( laya) in front of the cathedral did not want to let the machine charge us in Cad, a bit of a rip off, the staff is pushy. .
27. June 2024 - 10:58
There is a wonderful cafe and another eating place
22. June 2024 - 20:32
We found an amazing Pension in Melide. The facilities are beyond my expectations. We walked in with sore achy swollen feet and immediately were taken care of. The entire place is modern, spotless, and most importantly, the beds are super comfy. Our bedding included fluffy comforter and crisp sheets. The bath includes bath gel, shampoo and conditioner. The lounge area is a zen retreat. Our breakfast choices included freshly scrambled eggs and crisp bacon, granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, pastries, choice of teas, fresh orange juice, local ham and cheeses and more. I felt as if I was at a restaurant. There are laundry facilities on site including dryer. Rooms are large enough to relax without feeling cramped. The owner went out of her way to make us feel at home. She drove us to the medical clinic and back! Later she brought us a basin with Epsom salts to soothe our feet. In the evening she again drove us to a restaurant . She said we needed to rest our feet to continue our journey tomorrow. This place was so perfect we stayed an extra day resting watching Netflix. I don't why this Pension is not booked solid every day. Do your self a favor and stay here!
22. June 2024 - 20:31
I don’t know why this place is not on the list. This place is beautiful and relaxing. I can’t say enough about the care we received. The best place on the Camino!
12. May 2024 - 19:19
This pension was so nice! Quiet ac, lovely refurbished rooms with bath, right along the Camino in town behind Lux Melide hotel. Highly recommend!
12. May 2024 - 14:59
Wow! What a treat. Walk through the crowded downtown area and there is a beautiful place with a sparkling pool in the country. It’s just a short distance off the Camino, maybe 200m.
11. May 2024 - 7:34
Right in the centre is a new pension with only 4 rooms. It’s beautiful, clean en very quiet. Costs about 56 euros. Would recommend it!
14. June 2023 - 8:01
The Churreria is a strong recommendation, delicious...
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.
