I have posted in other threads about services between Ponferrada and Quiroga, so here's the rest:
Bearing in mind that others have posted recently with beautiful descriptions of the architecture, flora and fauna I will just make some observations about services between Quiroga and Santiago de Compostela.
Excellent and cheap food in Pensión Pacita in Barxa do Lor. Trout is nearly always available. Others have stayed there, and it’s really peaceful. There is, by the way, another place, Hostal Restaurante Rio Lor, a couple of kilometres back down the road to Quiroga.
The family still live in Pensión As Viñas in A Pobra do Brollón, but they are not opening up the place for guests. If you don’t want to go to A Salanova in Salcedo, then there is the newish polideportivo in A Pobra.
The information in our guide about the wine tour in Monforte de Lemos is 100% accurate. Closed on Mondays, tours available in English, a wine sample after you’ve finished, and all for 2.50 euros! Well worth it.
If anyone takes the Escairón alternative, there is a small bar (open weekends, I think), Cantina do Mean, halfway between the turn-off at the Celega cheese factory and Diomondi (spelt Diamondi in a few places!).
The bar in Belesar is under new ownership, opens at 11, and is much more pilgrim friendly than before. You’ll get a free wine in the Adega Via Romana on the way up, and in the summer months the Meson Adega do Veiga only closes on Tuesdays and the 5th and 21st of each month (due to the big market in Chantada on those days).
In Chantada, I’m happy to report that Meson Lucus is alive and kicking! A fantastic menu del día, but you might want to reserve as it was packed when we were there.
Café Bar Parada opens at 7, perfect for breakfast.
It’s a good idea to phone the Taberna do Peto in Penasillás the evening before to let them know when you’ll be getting there in the morning.
Bar O Recanto in A Feira (also known as Rio!) is a great little place to stop. Meals are excellent and the quantities huge. The bread is the freshest you will have ever tasted (until you get to Rodeiro, that is!).
It looks as though the restaurant service in Meson O’Guerra is no longer going to be available. A great place in the evening is the Cervecería Quirós, at the edge of town: a lovely terrace overlooking the garden, and excellent cheap food.
If you’re staying in Lalín (smart new albergue) and fancy a real gastronomic splurge, go for the Cocido Gallego in Casa Currás. More food than you could imagine, and you won’t need to eat anything for a couple of days afterwards!
After you’ve walked up from Ponte Taboada a good place to stop is A Casa de Gerardo, just on the opposite side of the road to the church of Santiago. A very pretty garden and it’s very pilgrim friendly.
Leaving Silleda, just past the turn-off from the main road, is the Restaurante O Camiño. Always full, which is a good sign, and an amazing choice for the 10 euro menu del día.
Bandeira is still as sleepy as ever! They seem to have improved the showers (no weird contraptions this time) in the Hostal Conde Rey, but the WiFi is poor. Bar la Plazoleta is still a cheerful place to sit and have a wine or coffee, but if you want something to eat (burgers, sandwiches etc.) head back down to Café Arume, opposite the gasolinera as you walk up into town.
If you’re staying or stopping for a drink in the Albergue in Dornelas, it’s 50/50 whether you’ll find Andrea in a good mood. He’s charming one minute and downright rude the next!
The bar in San Miguel do Castro seems to be closed.
In Ponte Ulla you’ll be excellently treated in Bar Rios. Ilda (no ‘H’, she says!) is a wonderful lady and will go out of her way to make you feel at home. Comfortable rooms, some en-suite, and excellent food.
The Albergue Reina Lupa (on the highway 100 metres off the camino) is the perfect place to stop. It used to be just a pulperia, but the albergue is brand new (3 or 4 years) and the breakfasts are just what you need!
That’s all, folks!
Bearing in mind that others have posted recently with beautiful descriptions of the architecture, flora and fauna I will just make some observations about services between Quiroga and Santiago de Compostela.
Excellent and cheap food in Pensión Pacita in Barxa do Lor. Trout is nearly always available. Others have stayed there, and it’s really peaceful. There is, by the way, another place, Hostal Restaurante Rio Lor, a couple of kilometres back down the road to Quiroga.
The family still live in Pensión As Viñas in A Pobra do Brollón, but they are not opening up the place for guests. If you don’t want to go to A Salanova in Salcedo, then there is the newish polideportivo in A Pobra.
The information in our guide about the wine tour in Monforte de Lemos is 100% accurate. Closed on Mondays, tours available in English, a wine sample after you’ve finished, and all for 2.50 euros! Well worth it.
If anyone takes the Escairón alternative, there is a small bar (open weekends, I think), Cantina do Mean, halfway between the turn-off at the Celega cheese factory and Diomondi (spelt Diamondi in a few places!).
The bar in Belesar is under new ownership, opens at 11, and is much more pilgrim friendly than before. You’ll get a free wine in the Adega Via Romana on the way up, and in the summer months the Meson Adega do Veiga only closes on Tuesdays and the 5th and 21st of each month (due to the big market in Chantada on those days).
In Chantada, I’m happy to report that Meson Lucus is alive and kicking! A fantastic menu del día, but you might want to reserve as it was packed when we were there.
Café Bar Parada opens at 7, perfect for breakfast.
It’s a good idea to phone the Taberna do Peto in Penasillás the evening before to let them know when you’ll be getting there in the morning.
Bar O Recanto in A Feira (also known as Rio!) is a great little place to stop. Meals are excellent and the quantities huge. The bread is the freshest you will have ever tasted (until you get to Rodeiro, that is!).
It looks as though the restaurant service in Meson O’Guerra is no longer going to be available. A great place in the evening is the Cervecería Quirós, at the edge of town: a lovely terrace overlooking the garden, and excellent cheap food.
If you’re staying in Lalín (smart new albergue) and fancy a real gastronomic splurge, go for the Cocido Gallego in Casa Currás. More food than you could imagine, and you won’t need to eat anything for a couple of days afterwards!
After you’ve walked up from Ponte Taboada a good place to stop is A Casa de Gerardo, just on the opposite side of the road to the church of Santiago. A very pretty garden and it’s very pilgrim friendly.
Leaving Silleda, just past the turn-off from the main road, is the Restaurante O Camiño. Always full, which is a good sign, and an amazing choice for the 10 euro menu del día.
Bandeira is still as sleepy as ever! They seem to have improved the showers (no weird contraptions this time) in the Hostal Conde Rey, but the WiFi is poor. Bar la Plazoleta is still a cheerful place to sit and have a wine or coffee, but if you want something to eat (burgers, sandwiches etc.) head back down to Café Arume, opposite the gasolinera as you walk up into town.
If you’re staying or stopping for a drink in the Albergue in Dornelas, it’s 50/50 whether you’ll find Andrea in a good mood. He’s charming one minute and downright rude the next!
The bar in San Miguel do Castro seems to be closed.
In Ponte Ulla you’ll be excellently treated in Bar Rios. Ilda (no ‘H’, she says!) is a wonderful lady and will go out of her way to make you feel at home. Comfortable rooms, some en-suite, and excellent food.
The Albergue Reina Lupa (on the highway 100 metres off the camino) is the perfect place to stop. It used to be just a pulperia, but the albergue is brand new (3 or 4 years) and the breakfasts are just what you need!
That’s all, folks!
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