Hi, Liz,
I just checked on Gronze, because I was going to write to tell them this is all messed up. But as far as I can see, Pensión Pacita (same, of course as Pacita boarding house), is no longer listed at all on the website. Do you see differently?
What seems like inconsistent directions may have to do with the fact that you can get to the pensión by taking the road before you cross the bridge, or cross the bridge (which is open for pedestrians only, I believe) and then head to the pensión. In any case, it was well marked, but all of that is likely a moot point now.
AG, the option in Salcedo would be a good substitute. It can’t be more than 23 or so from Quiroga. You can walk to it on a path from Barxa de Lor, or on the road in Castroncelos where you will see a sign pointing to Salcedo. For those who use GPS. there are lots of wikiloc tracks.
Looks to me like Quiroga to Barxa de Lor is about 14-15 km, and then 9 km from Barxa de Lor to Salcedo on the path. I haven’t walked this path, but I definitely saw a sign indicating it when I last walked the Invierno.
The road option is about the same, or maybe even a little shorter. The road turnoff is clearly marked when you get to an intersection before entering Castroncelos.
@El Cascayal, how did you get to Salcedo? I am sorry that you didn’t have a great experience. Maybe this was a one-off because the reviews are good. (one even comments on the coffee in a thermos, so maybe you got her on a really bad day!).