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The ground behind you: what the walk into San Paio de Diomondi crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from San Paio de Diomondi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantada | 7.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Lucenza | 13.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from San Paio de Diomondi to Lucenza |
| Rodeiro | 34.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Diomondi's treasure is its Romanesque church, San Pelagio de Diomondi — an architectural highlight of the entire Camino de Invierno. The church is easy to find: when you reach the modern bench and shelter where the camino begins its descent, stay on the road a few meters further.
Look for the thousand-year-old cow heads carved above the side doors — a sweet nod to the animals that have always worked these fields. The episcopal palace attached to the church has been restored after years of scaffolding. A new albergue has opened in Diomondi.
There's also the option of detouring to Escairón (about 4 km from the crossroads at O Camiño Grande) to split the Monforte-to-Chantada stage. In Escairón, the 2-star Hotel O Ruso is recommended (37 euros for room, dinner, and breakfast, tel. 982 452 134). Good tapas bars include O Noso Lar, El Candíl, and Avenida. Sello available at the Casa do Concello and the hotel. From Escairón, continue on the LU-617 and turn left by the cheese factory onto the LU-P-5806 — a sign indicates 4 km to Diomondi church, where you rejoin the camino.
At the shelter, the camino leaves the road and turns left, beginning the descent of the codos (elbows) of Belasar — a 2.5 km stretch of steep, broken pavement with remnants of the old Roman road. The 17th-century chronicler of this route noted that the bridge and path were named after a Roman captain named Belisario, apparently in charge of the original construction.
The path zigzags from forest into terraced vineyards, descending to the river. It's hard on the knees — hiking poles help enormously. The descent is marked with GR red-and-white blazes. Don't worry about the lack of yellow arrows on this stretch.
18. August 2026 - 22:40
100% recommended! The best hostel on the entire camino so far.
10. November 2025 - 12:13
Beautifully restored and converted 12C church. Friendly guardian. Bargain €10/night. Lovely, hot showers and comfortable beds.
Unfortunately, the kitchen didn't have any plates or utensils and there was no option to buy food. This should not be a problem if you come prepared.
It was a delight to stay here. Chantada is a two hour walk away through peaceful chestnut woods and a steep climb up from Belesar.
26. April 2025 - 20:51
super nice, 10€, but nothing in the kitchen (only a microwave, no plates or anything) but to stay there is nice and very basic. bring food!
20. June 2024 - 14:52
Before you come to Diomondi, as there is no food options, grab the lunch menu del dia at Torre Vilariño, it starts at 1:30pm. the lentils were the best I’ve had so far on the Camino!
28. May 2024 - 17:04
What a wonderful stay . Very modern, yet retaining the beauty of the 12 th Century Church , which the Albergue is behind , but part of . Only three Pilgrims last night , which is such a shame that Pilgrims are not experiencing this stay . They had the heaters on for us , so even though we only carry sleeping liners , we were all very warm . There is a grill , hot plates and microwave, so we just bought a bread , sardines, tomatoes and cheese . Chocolate for desert , so very light to carry . Only 8 kms then to Chantanda for breakfast.
13. May 2024 - 13:03
You must bring food and utensils, but this 54 bed municipal albergue is awesome. It’s clean, beautiful and an experience in itself just staying there. The night I was there, there was just one other person.
A good stopping point for the next day is near Penasillás, Hotel Vilaseco. 10 miles, a nice hike through Chantada. There are single rooms and dorms plus a restaurant
21. May 2023 - 11:17
I can only confirm this, the accommodation is good but there's no utensils in the kitchen. However if you take a good lunch on your way here at Torre Vilariño, you should be fine with some snacks you bring with you.
There is a possibility to wash your clothes now here, didn't need it but I was asked if I wanted to wash. Also there's municipal wifi network, although you can't register with foreign phone number unfortunately.
This albergue doesn't seem to be popular since I was the only one in the whole building, and it was the same with another pilgrim on the previous day.
25. September 2022 - 20:27
Good facilities and comfortable bed. But no food anywhere near. Host told us to bring it with us, both dinner and breakfast. No coffee, no kitchen pans or utensils. We were also very cold. Hope this new albergue can serve others well!
22. July 2022 - 21:09
Catina de Mean will pick up pilgrims for lunch or dinner which is served in a 200 year old farm house-locally sourced ingredients. Meals are traditional of what would have been served in farm house restaurants across Spain in years past. Owners offer amazing hospitality! Highly recommended!
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.
