El Ganso

Camino Frances

To end of camino
243.5
Altitude
1017

Santa Catalina de Somoza

4.30

El Ganso

6.60

Rabanal del Camino

Services
Bar
Yes

El Ganso ('The Goose') is a village in various states of ruin and restoration. Some houses have been beautifully rehabilitated; others are crumbling. The Cowboy Bar — decorated in an incongruous Wild West theme — has become a Camino institution, though opinions on the food vary.

The Ermita de Cristo de los Peregrinos, with its thatched roof, is one of the few remaining examples of traditional Maragato roofing. A couple of albergues operate in the village.

Accommodation in El Ganso.

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

As someone below commented, don't stop at the first bar you come to in El Ganso. The bar as you leave town is relaxing, the staff are welcoming and the food delicious. I had the avocado toast!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

There's a pleasant little cafe, market and garden rest stop right before you leave town. They're well stocked, open early (7:30 or earlier), have wifi and a friendly cat.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Try next door.

Camino de Sant…

Directly next to the cowboy bar is a private accommodation runned by a nice lady. Bed is 7€, pilgrims menu Home Made is 9€
Very cold.