Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino Francés app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appVillavieja is a pretty hamlet that was once home to the serfs who worked in the castle above. It has a spring-fed fountain and the Iglesia de Santiago. Other than the albergue, there are no services — if you plan to stay here, carry your own food.
The setting is peaceful, with chestnut trees and views up to the castle ruins.
Halfway through Villavieja, there's a paved road to the right that bypasses the castle. The camino to the castle goes to the left of a large renovated house, on a gravel path through chestnut trees.
2. October 2026 - 15:41
This stay was an important one for me because of the steep climb and the distance to the next Albergues. This turned out to be one of the nicest ones I have visited in 3 Caminos. Management obviously attacked the bedbug issue vigorously. The beds, linens, bedding and rooms were disinfected and spotless. Well done, staff! Hats off to you.
11. August 2026 - 8:47
The hostel is great, but unfortunately it has bed bugs. Three of the six people who slept there on August 9 have bites.
4. May 2025 - 20:47
If you're not going to albergue in Villavieja, you can take a shortcut. Just before the sign to Villavieje (to the left), turn to the right, and you will save 4 km.
14. May 2024 - 17:07
You get sheets for the bed (including a thin sheet), and a blanket is already on your bed. WiFi is available, a washer and dryer is also available for no extra charge. Kitchen is fully equipped.
Bring food from Ponferrada!!! Also plan on food for the next day - I couldn’t find anything open until I already walked 21km the next day!!
3. May 2023 - 16:03
An amazing albergue! Its like a mountain chalet and beutifully renovated. Everyhing seems almost new. 16 bunks. Seperate Toilet and shower area for men and women. Great shower!
Lounge / dining area. Fully equipped kitchen. Washing machine and dryer! Sheets, towels, blankets!
Wifi....
Lovely place to stay.
28. February 2023 - 19:16
The large dog was loose this morning. We had to use our poles to scare it off. It tried attacking us. The owner saw us on the Camino near the castle and he apologized. He said that he keeps the dog put away during the busier season.
13. July 2021 - 14:58
The municipality of Priaranza del Bierzo (which includes the hamlet of Villavieja) has taken back the management of the albergue.
It’s 10€ a night and you leave your money on top of the desk where the sello is for the credential. Please get in touch with the ayuntamiento (town hall) two days before your stay. Call 987-42-08-06. M-F, 9 am - 2 pm. You can also write to the email address for information, aytopriaranza@ccbierzo.com, but calling is requested for actual reservations.
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.
