Some take the easy path...some take the high road...some take the more challenging and scenic and…read moreauthentic path and that's me! Most pilgrims stop in Sarria in the Camino...well not this pilgrim! There is not much once you get outside of Sarria on the Camino for a while but I found this wonderful Albergue and it was one of my favorites in the Camino! It is gorgeous only way to get there though is on the Camino ! It is right on the Camino just past a few cow towns. Nestled behind a private game in old growth anchor the oak trees that line the Camino. The hostel is communal with separate showers for men and women but it is mostly bunk style sleeping quarters. There is a lovely restaurant on site that was delicious with a well priced pilgrim menu for about $12 euros. Wonder three course meal. There is a communal sitting area and they provide a very basic breakfast of toast and cafe. So worth going off the beaten path!

Lovely place to stay while in O Cebreiro! The rooms were comfy and the views were nothing to sneeze…read moreat. After the long hike up the hill, the cozy beds we're just what we needed. Be sure to get there before 7 in order to get your laundry done. ¡Buen Camino!

This was the first official hostel or albergue I stayed at on my way to Santiago de Compostela on…read moremy Camino Pilgrimage in the fall of 2019. Most of the pilgrims take the route through Sarria but they are mistaken. The route to Samos is less traveled that is true...but that is the point of the Camino! To find yourself losing the crowds... The facility was busy with pilgrims with a cafe restaurant downstairs and accommodations up. You can choose from a mixed bunk room like I did not a private room for more. I was put in a bunk room with a bunch of older Spanish men who spoke no English. That's the Camino! The place was clean but only one person working there who did it ALL. Totally understaffed. She was the cook, innkeeper and maintenance. Totally short staffed I felt for her. Quaint cute local authentic Spanish hostel.

This review is for the restaurant only…read more After nearly 16 miles on the Camino trail, we were famished and found Restaurante Castro with mixed reviews on Tripadvisor and Google. Xeou! ice cream shop was next door so that more than prompted us to have an early dinner here. Located at the lobby of Albergue Castro (hostel), there was a wait for a party of seven so we decided to do groups of four and three to get seated right away. Gambas al Ajillo - Juicy shrimps in garlic oil... Delicious! Perfect also for dipping the bread in. Pulpo a la Plancha - Four uncut tentacles served with potato next to them. Light on the olive oil and paprika and heavy on the salt, they obviously came out quite salty. Cutting them into smaller pieces was very easy because they were tender. We used the oil from the gambas to make this dish more enjoyable. Paella Marisco - This came out too orange. Their sofrito must be heavy on smoked paprika that day. Shrimps, both unshelled and peeled, half-shell mussels, and green peas dominated this dish. The flavor was just OK. Zamburiñas a la Plancha - Eight half-shell scallops with pesto for the win! This dish was very tasty that we had to go for seconds. Side muscles were intact so there was more to chew. 3.5 stars would be more appropriate, but I rounded up because of the scallops. They were perfectly grilled and lightly torched to give the top a golden brown finish. If we ever pass by Palas de Rei again, these are definitely worth going back to...

We had the rib-eye and the mixed grill. It was all very good. Very nice atmosphere and the service…read morestaff were very friendly and entertaining.

Easy check in. Bar next to the check in area…read more Great view of the water. A/C works fine. The room was small and perfect! $65 for the night.

A beautiful hotel located in Portomarín, we stayed here one night as it was one of our stops along…read morethe Camino de Santiago. Clean and modern, we had a wonderful view of the Miño River, the longest river in Galicia, Spain, from our room. The room itself had two double beds with a nice hardwood floor and flat screen TV. I would recommend this place for the friendly staff and great breakfast buffet that was included with our stay. It's located right in the heart of this small town that's surrounded by so much history and culture.