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 est coupée en deux par une paire de grandes routes qui tournent et virent à travers la ville. Après avoir descendu l'escalier, et avec l'albergue municipale sur ta gauche, la route de droite mène à une épicerie et revient à Portomarin. Tout droit vers des bars et des restaurants et des albergues et la route de sortie de la ville.

History

L'origine du nom Palas de Rei, "Palais du roi", est due au dernier roi visigoth à avoir régné sur l'Espagne. Witiza a eu un règne bref, de 700 à 709, et il n'avait que 14 ans lorsqu'il a été oint. La famille régnait sur toute la péninsule ibérique depuis Toledo et ce n'est qu'en 701 que Witiza est venu en Galice, probablement à Tui ; sa migration a été provoquée à la fois par une invasion byzantine et par la propagation de la peste depuis Constantinople. Son règne fut de courte durée mais son village homonyme, ici sur le camino, demeure. Pour la petite histoire, il était en fait un co-dirigeant aux côtés de son père, mais le "palais du demi-roi" manquait un peu de flair.

The Road

Vous êtes maintenant entré dans le territoire de l'eucalyptus, et bien qu'il y ait des parcelles de vieilles forêts de chênes à trouver, cette espèce non indigène a pris le contrôle du paysage et est devenue un symbole de la Galice.

Accommodation in Palas de Rei.
Xunta
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

jeu 03/08/2023 - 16:18

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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!

lun 03/07/2023 - 19:47

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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.

mer 21/06/2023 - 20:27

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

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.

sam 17/06/2023 - 20:25

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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!

mer 31/05/2023 - 08:25

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

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.

mer 31/05/2023 - 08:23

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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 👌

lun 29/05/2023 - 08:52

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“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.

jeu 04/05/2023 - 08:17

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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!

lun 17/04/2023 - 19:18

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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.

sam 08/10/2022 - 19:06

Camino de Sant… (non vérifié)

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