Where to stay in Vega de Valcarce?

[camster]

I'm browsing around, using the pdf form from the forum and it looks like many albergues and lodgings are permanently closed in Vega de Valcarce.
Anyone knows of places still open there?
Thank you!

 

[nidarosa]

Hi, I have stayed in the albergue El Paso several times, and as far as I know they are still open. Lovely hospitaleros, large garden, honesty bar and comfortable beds, I'd recommend it. And make sure you stop at the Rock'n Roll pizza before Vega, or see if they take extras for their communal meal at seven!

 

[camster]

Hi, I have stayed in the albergue El Paso several times, and as far as I know they are still open. Lovely hospitaleros, large garden, honesty bar and comfortable beds, I'd recommend it. And make sure you stop at the Rock'n Roll pizza before Vega, or see if they take extras for their communal meal at seven!

Thank you! I was looking at staying at El Paso but on google it said they were temporarily closed. The communal meal you mention is at El Paso?

 

[Laurie Sanantone]

From Buen Camino:


Hope this helps. Buen Camino!

 

[nidarosa]

@camster - no, the El Paso doesn't have a communal dinner, though they do have a kitchen you can use, and there is at least one place to eat very close to the albergue. The Rock'n Roll Pizza restaurant before you get to Vega also has beds and a communal (pizza and salad) meal in the evening, so if you want to try something different, ask if they are open for the communal meal at seven and if you can join?

 

[camster]

@camster - no, the El Paso doesn't have a communal dinner, though they do have a kitchen you can use, and there is at least one place to eat very close to the albergue. The Rock'n Roll Pizza restaurant before you get to Vega also has beds and a communal (pizza and salad) meal in the evening, so if you want to try something different, ask if they are open for the communal meal at seven and if you can join?

Ok, I see. Very neat, I'll look it up, thanks!

 

[SabsP]

I can reocmmend Casa rural Las Rocas. I stayed there in 2011 and I see it is still open.

Casa Rural Las Rocas - Vega de Valcarce | Casa Rural | Gronze.com

Información del Casa Rural Casa Rural Las Rocas, en Vega de Valcarce: precio, plazas, características, etc...

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[Richmond Gardner]

I can also recommend the Fernandez Boarding house. It is just off the main road and river. Mrs. F runs a clean place and gifts you a clothes pin with her information on it

 

[camster]

From Buen Camino:

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Hope this helps. Buen Camino!

Forgot about the app! Thank you!

 

[Richmond Gardner]

Fernandez Boarding House is also quieter, being off the main road. On a nice little circle in town

 

[Robo]

I can reocmmend Casa rural Las Rocas. I stayed there in 2011 and I see it is still open.

Casa Rural Las Rocas - Vega de Valcarce | Casa Rural | Gronze.com

Información del Casa Rural Casa Rural Las Rocas, en Vega de Valcarce: precio, plazas, características, etc...

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We've stayed there too. Great place, and great meal.

 

[Kiwi-family]

lots of options on Gronze

 

[Anne&Pat]

We stayed at Pension Fernandez last year, June, 2022, it was very comfortable and as previously mentioned quiet, as away from the main road. We also got a clothes peg!
Here’s the view from our bedroom window.

 

[Sho]

I can also recommend the Fernandez Boarding house. It is just off the main road and river. Mrs. F runs a clean place and gifts you a clothes pin with her information on it

Wonderful rooms!

 

[CWBuff]

Bummer about El Paso as that would've been my recommendation as well.
Stayed there last June and enjoyed it very much.
As a side note - if on that day you didn't have enough of walking and climbing hills, do climb up to the Saracen castle The views are stupendous

 

[Laurie Sanantone]

Bummer about El Paso as that would've been my recommendation as well.
Stayed there last June and enjoyed it very much.
As a side note - if on that day you didn't have enough of walking and climbing hills, do climb up to the Saracen castle The views are stupendous

I don’t see anything on Google, Gronze or anywhere else that they are closed. I see positive reviews from a few weeks ago, and their website seems to be working. Boerking also shows availability. I hope someone in the area will chime in — would hate to see them lose business due to an incorrect rumor on this forum.

 

[DenWhite]

I can reocmmend Casa rural Las Rocas. I stayed there in 2011 and I see it is still open.

Casa Rural Las Rocas - Vega de Valcarce | Casa Rural | Gronze.com

Información del Casa Rural Casa Rural Las Rocas, en Vega de Valcarce: precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

Ditto

 

[RNTYE]

I'm browsing around, using the pdf form from the forum and it looks like many albergues and lodgings are permanently closed in Vega de Valcarce.
Anyone knows of places still open there?
Thank you!

Hey there! I'm staying at the Pension Fernandez in Vega de Valcarce.

 

[Angela Stewart]

I'm browsing around, using the pdf form from the forum and it looks like many albergues and lodgings are permanently closed in Vega de Valcarce.
Anyone knows of places still open there?
Thank you!

I stayed at El Paso last night. Lovely! Maria is gorgeous.

 

[t2andreo]

I'm browsing around, using the pdf form from the forum and it looks like many albergues and lodgings are permanently closed in Vega de Valcarce.
Anyone knows of places still open there?
Thank you!

There is a wonderful truck stop on the main road. It is frequented by truckers. It is clean, safe and cheap - as hotels go. The rooms are large, the water hot, and the service friendly.

This is the link on Booking.com.

★★★ Hotel Valcarce Camino de Santiago, La Portela de Valcarce, Spain

Located on the Santiago Way, near Galicia, this hotel has bright and cheerful bedrooms with modern decor. Dine in the restaurant and cafe.

www.booking.com

I have stayed there three times. I have never been disappointed. On one morning in early May, I woke up to a snow squall, so I called a taxi to take me up the hill and windy trail to O'Cebreiro

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[CWBuff]

I stayed at El Paso last night. Lovely! Maria is gorgeous.

Great to hear! I agree - would be a BIG shame for them to lose business because of some mis-information.

BTW - in re: my quip about Saracen Castle. After I returned (slightly short of breath and a bit sweaty ) Maria looked at me and when I said "Saracen Castle" just shook her head, said "Mucho Loco" and gave me a bottle of water

3 Pilgrims from that stay are now my friends. All 3 of us moved on to the next albergue (Linar do Rei) and then 1 of them and I went on until I stopped at Barbadello (she walked forth), 1 went towards Samos (but I caught with him 2 more times in passing and we missed each other by 1 day in SdC) and 1 met his family (and I ran into them all) in Mirador O'Pedrouso.....

 

[JerryStroebele]

The Rock and Roll pizzeria is at the Vagabond Vieiras Albergue at A Portula de Valcarce, a couple of km before Vega de Valcarce. It is owned by a most welcoming American chef and his delightful Danish partner. The fabulous pizza and salad dinner is followed in the morning with fresh made on the spot churros. A wood fired stove warms anyone eating or drinking outside. I have stayed in at least 50 to 80 private albergues. This one is in my top three favorites. Buen Camino

 

[Jill PetersGee]

I am on the camino now. We stayed at Pension Fernández and it was wonderful! I have also stayed at El Paso, it is open and is lovely with very attentive hosts.

 

[AnneO]

I am resting in my room at Pension Fernandez as we speak, or should I say as we write. I am overlooking the river and enjoying the sound of that and the cow out there that moos occasionally. Very comfortable room, great shower, and she leaves some snacks for you plus a bottle of water in the room. This is great because I am too tired to go try to find dinner. It was hot today! Breakfast is included too.

 

[camster]

Fernandez Boarding House is also quieter, being off the main road. On a nice little circle in town

Will look into it, thanks!

 

[camster]

I don’t see anything on Google, Gronze or anywhere else that they are closed. I see positive reviews from a few weeks ago, and their website seems to be working. Boerking also shows availability. I hope someone in the area will chime in — would hate to see them lose business due to an incorrect rumor on this forum.

On the day I googled it, it had that mention in red. I went to post a screenshot and it's not there anymore.

 

[camster]

The Rock and Roll pizzeria is at the Vagabond Vieiras Albergue at A Portula de Valcarce, a couple of km before Vega de Valcarce. It is owned by a most welcoming American chef and his delightful Danish partner. The fabulous pizza and salad dinner is followed in the morning with fresh made on the spot churros. A wood fired stove warms anyone eating or drinking outside. I have stayed in at least 50 to 80 private albergues. This one is in my top three favorites. Buen Camino

It looks like a ton of fun, plus the food looks very delicious. I'll be sure to check it out, thank you!

 

[SusanJH]

I want to echo the recommendation for The Vagabond: we had a delightful experience at the Pilgrim dinner-brilliant pizza and a delicious salad. The best part was vivid conversation and laughter amongst our group, with very helpful translations by our hosts when needed. Rooms were clean and quiet. Rain poured down the afternoon we arrived, and it was grand to sit on the covered porch and watch it come down.

 

[camster]

I want to echo the recommendation for The Vagabond: we had a delightful experience at the Pilgrim dinner-brilliant pizza and a delicious salad. The best part was vivid conversation and laughter amongst our group, with very helpful translations by our hosts when needed. Rooms were clean and quiet. Rain poured down the afternoon we arrived, and it was grand to sit on the covered porch and watch it come down.

Thank you for sharing, I'll definitely have a look and a slice