Palas de Rei

Camino Frances

To end of camino
67.4
Altitude
558

Mesón A Brea

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2.80

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Palas de Rei

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1.60

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Carballal

Palas de Rei on BOOKING.com
Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Public Pool
Yes, before town in recreation area

Palas está dividida por un par de grandes carreteras que se tuercen y giran a través de la ciudad. Después de bajar la escalera, y con el albergue municipal a su izquierda, el camino a la derecha conduce a un supermercado y de vuelta a Portomarin. Directamente a bares y restaurantes y albergues y a la carretera fuera de la ciudad.

History

El origen del nombre Palas de Rei, "Palacio del Rey", se debe al último rey visigodo que gobernó España. Witiza tuvo un breve reinado, de 700-709, y solo tenía 14 años cuando fue ungido. La familia gobernó toda la península ibérica desde Toledo y no fue hasta el año 701 que Witiza llegó a Galicia, probablemente a Tui; su migración fue provocada tanto por una invasión bizantina como por la propagación de la plaga desde Constantinopla. Su reinado duró poco, pero su pueblo homónimo aquí en el camino permanece. Para que conste, de hecho, era un cogobernante junto a su padre, pero "Palacio del Medio Rey" carecía de cierto talento.

The Road

Ahora ha entrado en territorio de eucalipto, y aunque hay parches de viejos bosques de robles que se pueden encontrar, esta especie no indígena se ha apoderado del paisaje y se ha convertido en un símbolo de Galicia.

Accommodation in Palas de Rei.
Xunta
Albergue de Palas de Rei
10€
60 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de Palas de Rei
Albergue Os Chacotes
10€
112 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Os Chacotes
Private
Albergue Outeiro
14€
57
Booking.com
Hostal
Hostel O Castelo
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Hostel O Castelo

Comments

3. August 2023 - 16:18

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I just ate at A Reloxería, and oh my was it delicious. More expensive than most restaurants, but not insane. I had a choice to order a la carte, 25 euro menu, or 35 euro menu… I chose the 35 because of what I wanted was on that one. But started with a little chorizo/potato bite that I didn’t even order. I got the scallops, a gourmet burger with real roasted potatoes with sauce, dessert and 2 glasses of wine. The service was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it!

3. July 2023 - 19:47

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

We really enjoyed the lasagna at the pasta restaurant. The price was fantastic and the garlic bread with a salad and carrot cake was delicious. Theater.

21. June 2023 - 20:27

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Couldn't find anything interesting about Palas de Rei.
There is no architectural centre or buildings of interest.
A previous reviewer praised Restaurant Castro, but our experience was the opposite. I've had dozens of Ensalada Mixta as my first course of Pilgrim menus. This one was lettuce, 4 small pieces of tomato, and some onion. When I raised an eyebrow at the waiter and asked, no tuna? He just said, yes on the a la carte version, not the Pilgrim version. The rest of the meal had an equally mean spirited quality.
The atmosphere in Palas is that they are dependent on the Pilgrim business, but they view the pilgrims as unwelcome interlopers, prime for exploiting.
What a contrast to every other town I've stayed in over 2 Camino Frances.

17. June 2023 - 20:25

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Really enjoyed our stop in Palas de Rei. For dinner we ate at a restaurant called pasta where they serve, you guessed it, pasta. It was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite dinners. If you go try the Chicken Alfredo it was bomb... They also had Mac and cheese on the menu I wish I had tried it, I bet it's also amazing and just what a hungry pilgrim needs to get some variety away from the menu del dia!

31. May 2023 - 8:25

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

You can get a wax stamp at ‘La Huella’ - a red one with a foot symbol. You can also buy a new credential here. However, the person running the shop was very unfriendly and just wanted to be on his phone.

31. May 2023 - 8:23

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

I agree with the other pilgrim - ‘Pasta’ is worth going to! Fresh, delicious pasta (I had the chicken alfredo, yum!) and the owner is very friendly. Located in the heart of Palas de Rei. Pasta costs 9 euro 👌

29. May 2023 - 8:52

All Caminos App User (not verified)

“Pasta” the name of the pasta restaurant. It is very good. If you are the pasta lover, you have to try. And they have homemade carrot cake and flapjack.

4. May 2023 - 8:17

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Very powerful shower and memory foam mattress.. heaven on the Camino. Not far from the yellow arrows for the next morning too. Visit the Pulporia Nosa Terra - excellent food and vibe!

17. April 2023 - 19:18

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Fantastic bar with lovely outdoor seating and the menu of the day for 10 euros includes main course, bread, a drink and dessert. The lady could not do enough for us and the food was outstanding. Definitely recommend this place.

8. October 2022 - 19:06

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

This town has changed much in the last several years. My third camino I was very disappointed. More bars closed then open. Bars open were not serving food. The few restaurants in the pilgrim area were packed with long waits.
Eat when you can
Town has seen better days