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The ground behind you: what the walk into Arcade crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Arcade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesampaio | 1.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pontevedra | 12.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Arcade to Pontevedra |
| Cabaleiro | 18.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Arcade to Cabaleiro |
| Poio | 21.2 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Arcade to Poio |
| Combarro | 24.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Arcade to Combarro |
| Briallos | 29.2 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Arcade to Briallos |
| Tivó | 32.1 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Armenteira | 33.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Caldas de Reis | 34.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
If you fancy oysters — and you should — Arcade is the place. The Ostras de Arcade have a protected designation and are harvested from the ria just below town. Several bars along the waterfront serve them fresh. The bridge to Pontesampaio crosses the estuary with a strip of sand on both sides — suitable for a dip.
30. September 2025 - 2:54
A Fillo do Mar
Great hostel. The staff ( bartender) checked us in, served us drinks, helped us with Laundry machines, prepared a multi course dinner and had Breakfast in the morning.
23. September 2025 - 20:47
Arrived 1pm and told had to wait until 3pm for check-in. No effort to accommodate. Went to restaurant next door and several pilgrims were also waiting. Realized the hotel just want to make business having you wait since there isn’t much nearby. Not very friendly. Room has air conditioning and average size. Beggars can’t be choosy.
18. July 2025 - 8:48
Correction - a section is open but signs are confusing and road appears to look under construction/shut. There is an alternate route provided.
18. July 2025 - 8:46
Construction on path out of Arcade over the medieval bridge to Pontesampaio
3. July 2025 - 14:01
One of the best albergues I have stayed at on the camino so far. Clean, air conditioning, pool, breakfast, dinner, place to do washing by hand or with a machine: what more could you want in a resting place on the camino! 39 euros gets you room (6 beds and a bathroom in the room, and a shared bathroom on the floor), dinner (salad, warm meal, bread, drink, dessert), and breakfast! Facilities were clean and comfortable. Would love to stay again. .
27. April 2025 - 11:26
No need to stop at the first very busy cafe when arriving at Arcade. There are more in town.
22. December 2024 - 10:39
Do not miss this place on your way, it is maybe 50m detour.
5. July 2024 - 16:33
Found the cutest and incredibly fun breakfast place right off the Camino route. We were looking for breakfast, and Acuña is right on the path and looked great. But we had a friend who really wanted some eggs, so we turned left and left again to Bocateria La Creacion- amazing food (and lots of options- yogurt, eggs and bacon, pastries, etc), amazing coffee, and a kitty robot delivered your food! I giggled for hours after, it was just so cute! Reasonably priced as well! 5 minute or less walk from Acuña on the route.
4. May 2024 - 16:17
Beautiful apartment just off Camino. You check in at the restaurant just past hostel and speak with Tomas. The restaurant has great food. The hostel has different accommodations depending on what you want with washer and dryer.👍👍
6. November 2022 - 7:09
I do not know if it is because of the season but it was closed!
We stayed at hostel Albergue o Mesón which was nice! Sheets,towels, blankets 12.90€ and a big room with washer, drier, kitchen.
Very clean and the beds do not make noises!
Has its one cafeteria down the road, 20m, where you can eat cheap but okay! For example Spagetti with Tomate Sauce for 4 €!
2. October 2022 - 14:39
We stayed a night in hotel las Islas in Arcade which was much better than the one star the hotel has, at least with a room with balkon and sea view. Great stay and nice garden with a swimmingpool , go if you have the time.
2. October 2022 - 6:40
I agree with others who say this is a great place to eat. The owners and staff were amazing and the food was excellent! We were there during mid-afternoon and loved it. We won’t forget this experience.
18. September 2022 - 12:24
Crossing the highway to walk a smaller road only to have to cross the highway beginning is unnecessary danger given there is a high lock that point
9. June 2022 - 9:44
We had an amazing evening meal here of pulpo, paella, and tarta de Santiago. Plenty of wine and grappa and a warm welcome. All for €16. It feels very homely - the cook/ proprietor is a lovely older woman and her husband, and she can really cook.
4. October 2021 - 19:09
Stayed at Filla do Mar. Nice cafe attached, and free washer/dryer. Overall clean and modern. I was placed in albuerge next door, which looks like someone’s home but is also clean and not over crowded. The views coming into town are beautiful.
14. October 2020 - 7:45
Albergue at the beginning of Arcade. Is open! New building. 15euro incl bedsheets, towel and breakfast.
23. June 2019 - 7:14
Excellent three-course home-cooked pilgrim meal at Hotel Isape as well as clean comfortable rooms.
25. May 2019 - 15:44
Very modern. Sheets and towel included in 12 euro price. Located on N side of Arcade about 100m after the bridge on the camino. Well signed so easy to find.
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.
