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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negreira | 4.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Peña and Piaxe | 12.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilaserío | 16.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Santa Mariña | 24.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Lamelas | 25.1 | — No | — No | |
| A Picota | 29.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Lago (Mazaricos) | 32.7 | ✓ Yes | — No |
The medieval bridge over the Rio Tambre is the highlight here, and in summer the river itself draws crowds -- locals and pilgrims wade in to cool off. If you'd rather just rest your feet, there are plenty of spots along the bank.
The one bar/restaurant in town is closed every Wednesday. Plan accordingly.
Cross the bridge and follow the road out of town. The camino parallels the main road from here, crossing and crossing back through the village of Barca. It feels unnecessary, but it keeps you away from traffic. Negreira, the next town with full services, is a few kilometers ahead.
The one bar/restaurant in town is closed every Wednesday.
The translatio legend -- heavily disputed but persistent -- holds that the disciples of Santiago, carrying his body from the Holy Land, were pursued by Roman soldiers. When they crossed this bridge, divine intervention caused the center span to collapse, stranding the Romans on the other side. Others say the miracle happened at a different bridge upstream or downstream. Regardless of geography, the story is recounted on the Negreira coat of arms and has been associated with this bridge for centuries.
Cross over the bridge and follow the road out of town. As is common in these parts, the camino will continue to parallel the main road, crossing and then crossing back through the village of Barca. It feels un-necessary but it keeps you away from the traffic. Negreira is the next city of note and has all of the services you could need.
NOTE: If you intend to stay in the Logrosa Albergue, watch out for signs before entering Negreira. They will take you to the left.
26. April 2026 - 15:25
I was treated very kindly, today. I ordered a beverage and watched the waterfall for a bit absolutely perfect rest stop
20. May 2025 - 18:05
Great photo opportunities.
24. September 2024 - 13:48
The restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday
21. July 2023 - 22:56
Very pilgrim unfriendly; a large sign outside telling you all the things you/they cannot/Will not do...
27. May 2023 - 0:21
We didn’t stop for long, but there is a lovely bridge and waterfall as well as picnic spots along the river
15. August 2019 - 20:47
Great bar. Restaurant a bit too fancy for a lunch stop.
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.