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The ground behind you: what the walk into Mercadoiro crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Mercadoiro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilachá | 3.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Portomarín | 5.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Gonzar | 12.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Gonzar |
| Castromayor | 13.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Castromayor |
| Hospital de la Cruz | 16.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Hospital de la Cruz |
| Ventas de Narón | 17.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Ventas de Narón |
| Ligonde | 20.9 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Mercadoiro to Ligonde |
| Eirexe | 22.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Eirexe |
| Lestedo | 24.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Lestedo |
| Os Valos | 24.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Os Valos |
| Palas de Rei | 29.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Mercadoiro to Palas de Rei |
| San Xulian | 33.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ponte Campaña | 34.1 | ✓ Yes | — No |
A small hamlet with a bar. From here the descent to the Miño reservoir and Portomarín begins.
23. May 2026 - 7:49
The older Reviews tell you it's closed, but for me in 2026 it's open.
Amazing building. No bunk beds, real sheet covers, pillows and blankets. You can have an amazing dinner menu here. There was no breakfast available for me though, you'll have to walk 2 km to the next cafe, where the breakfast is amazing.
29. April 2026 - 14:40
Albergue Mercadoiro has rooms that feel like a warm hug from history, with thick stone walls and old wooden beams that make the space feel incredibly authentic. It’s spotless and cozy, but the real magic is looking out the window or sitting in the garden and seeing the rolling green hills of Galicia stretching out in front of you.
It’s also a perfect spot to drop your pack and enjoy a great lunch. It’s a peaceful little sanctuary that reminds you why you started this walk in the first place.
20. October 2025 - 13:24
We passed it today and it was closed
24. July 2025 - 12:19
Nice, clean and good food 😉
6. April 2025 - 16:24
Albergue closed and for sale, april 2025, nice place to rest and eat
11. October 2024 - 17:29
I really wanted to stay here but it didn't happen! I tried emailing twice, using 2 different email addresses, several days in advance of my hoped-for visit. But no reply to either.
Then I tried phoning twice and each time got a voice message saying the phone number was not available and to call back later. I tried WhatsApp too. In the end I wondered whether they had closed for the season.
On visiting the property today, while on my Camino, it was very busy (open). Unfortunately there were no rooms available 😭
9. September 2024 - 14:08
Good shop with snacks, ice cream, drinks, and a nice turtle stamp.
11. May 2024 - 10:52
The restaurant did not appear open for brunch today at 1030am
7. April 2024 - 9:58
A real upper class cafe, opens 10am. Albergue not open yet for season 5/04/24 but this is the nicest cafe and restaurant I've seen. Offers pilgrim brunch, but a huge range of other options too. Albergue looks really nice
15. March 2024 - 16:21
But they did not snswer to WhatsApp and emails
7. July 2023 - 11:19
It's only closed on Saturdays. We stopped in for lunch today. The food was really good.
1. July 2023 - 16:55
Made a reservation on Booking.com, but closed and no answer to phone. Backpack could not be delivered, so went to Portomarin.
20. June 2023 - 21:12
A beautiful location and yummy food. I loved the view from the dormitory
11. May 2023 - 11:23
Delicious food and lovely garden
30. September 2022 - 14:48
Fantastic stop on the way, albergue is clean, small dorm, lovely stay.
9. June 2022 - 12:18
Lovely bar excellent cheesecake!
9. June 2022 - 12:18
Lovely bar excellent cheesecake!
23. May 2022 - 16:34
A lovely bar with beautiful terrace & excellent coffee - Their food offer second to none! A great choice from cakes to raciones!
25. April 2022 - 20:14
A kind and generous couple prepare and offer food and drinks on a donation basis. From fruit to coffee to crepes and cheese. Fresh, clean, bright, beautiful. Do stop and support their generosity. Hospitalidad al Peregrino As Rozas
22. October 2021 - 9:13
We were lucky to have a two bed room with a view of the garden. Everything in their albergue is in top shape. Clean and new. Dinner was good. Will stay here in my next Camino
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.
