San Romao da Retorta
Camino Primitivo
The bar in San Roman opens daily from 11am. The staff are helpful and keep tabs on bed availability in the two albergues further along the trail.
Pay attention here: San Roman sits at an intersection of two country roads, and old arrows may still exist pointing toward Palas de Rei on the Camino Frances rather than toward Melide. The correct route to Melide -- which is where the Primitivo officially joins the Frances -- heads southwest. Follow the newer markers.
Things tend to get a bit tricky here if you are not fully aware. San Román sits at the intersection of two country roads, and from here the camino goes off in two different directions, or at least it did until last year. This means that old arrows may still exist which would take you to Palas de Rei on the Camino Francés rather than to Melide.
From the bar in San Román head west (turn right when leaving the bar). When you emerge on the road some 70m later, cross the road and take the path opposite you. The albergues are a short distance onward.
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