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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sivil | 5.4 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Sarria | 11.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilei | 15.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Barbadelo | 15.6 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Morgade | 23.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ferreiros | 25.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pena | 25.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Mercadoiro | 28.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilachá | 31.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Portomarín | 33.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
A small hamlet on the Samos route near a river crossing. The restaurant Mesón O Vao serves meals and has become a popular stop for pilgrims on this variant. Beyond here the route approaches Sarria.
29. May 2024 - 17:44
I took the longer route, and it was beautiful. After the sharp left turn into the woods it was fine but I did encounter a dangerous dog. I should say that I like dogs, I’m not skittish around dogs, and I’ve been around them enough to know the difference between a running, barking dog that wants to play and a running, barking dog that wants to rip out your larynx. This was the latter. I’m 184cm and 100kg and still had to yell and swing my water bottle to keep him at bay. Despite the scenery and lack of vehicles, I can’t in good conscience recommend this route while that dog is around. If you do decide to take this route, keep your trekking poles handy after the left turn, and watch your six.
29. May 2024 - 15:18
We left Samos early this morning & just followed the arrows to Aguiada. The route follows the river most of the way and is well marked & shady, as well as very beautiful. Even once you rejoin the road after Aguiada the path is pleasant.
13. July 2023 - 17:05
De camino de Aguiada, paren en Sivil en la Pensión a Fonte das bodas. Isabel y Enrique los cuidarán como nadie. La tortilla de patatas de Isabel es famosa en internet.
13. July 2023 - 17:05
De camino de Aguiada, paren en Sivil en la Pensión a Fonte das bodas. Isabel y Enrique los cuidarán como nadie. La tortilla de patatas de Isabel es famosa en internet.
28. June 2023 - 19:27
I tried to take the longer, recommended route today and I wish I had not. The signage was minimal and at the top of a rise on the side of of a barn is a large painted yellow arrow directing you down an overgrown path. After 50m it was almost impenetrable and I ended up covered in stinging nettles and blackberry cuts.
If you do decide to take the longer rout, ignore that arrow on the barn and continue past the grand White House and take a left.
11. May 2023 - 16:59
After Samos the road is going throughout the country side. All the arrows point that way.
The road is not the normal route to take
29. March 2023 - 16:06
There are no signs or shade, and only one fountain. It’s along the road, and is very dangerous. There is no trail at all. 0/10, do not recommend.
29. March 2023 - 16:06
There are no signs or shade, and only one fountain. It’s along the road, and is very dangerous. There is no trail at all. 0/10, do not recommend.
2. November 2022 - 14:28
Strongly recommend the alternate route! It’s stunning! The start is not very well marked but easy enough with this map. A super beautiful path!
16. September 2022 - 19:20
Do not take the road route from Samos to Sarria! The road has no shoulder and the cars zoom past like a highway! We eventually turned off the road through the farmland, got lost, and added 6km to our journey. Take the marked route!
15. July 2022 - 11:27
Although this app shows a second red option (shorter), DO NOT TAKE THE 641/633 to Alàn! The shoulder is narrow, the cars are fast, and the ditch is steep. IT'S DANGEROUS. We eventually called a taxi to bring us to Sarria.
Bottom line: follow the Camino and the arrows to Perros!!
22. May 2022 - 10:20
Go via the long route. It is so beautiful! Stop for breakfast at the entrance to Sivil. The place is amazing!
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.