A Pobra do Brollón
Camino de Invierno
A Pobra do Brollón is the only town with real services between Quiroga and Monforte de Lemos. If you don't want to walk the full 35 km from Quiroga to Monforte, this is the logical stopping point at roughly the midway mark.
Hostal As Vilas has closed, but there are alternatives. The polideportivo may be available for pilgrims. In Salcedo, about 3.5 km off the camino, several casas rurales and a hotel operate under one management (tel. 982 430 501 / 619 813 834). The owner is happy to pick up and drop off pilgrims at no charge. You can reach Salcedo via a marked trail from Barxa do Lor or a turn-off near Castroncelos.
The town has built a small swimming area by damming the river — it's the local gathering spot in summer, and even if you don't swim, it's worth a look.
Café Bar Restaurante Avenida, right on the camino, is recommended.
The mojón taking you out of town is next to the large Guardia Civil building with its "Todo por la Patria" motto. You're soon on a green track that emerges onto a road paralleling the river — turn right and walk along it.
You'll enter Cereixa, cross a bridge, and pass through the hamlet to a crucifix and church. The camino then turns right toward Rairos. There's one more short ascent before Monforte, through a pine forest. The descent is on a wide dirt road.
When you cross a channel, the road improves. You'll descend into Reigada, the last hamlet before Monforte. The final stretch into town on a dirt path can be badly waterlogged even in dry weather. If mud makes it impassable, backtrack to the road and turn left — this older route passes the train station and takes you into town.
You'll arrive on the Rúa Escultor Francisco Moure in central Monforte, where bars and restaurants line the street. The camino leaves Monforte via the Puente Romano.
Accommodation in A Pobra do Brollón.
| Albergue de A Pobra do Brollón 14-18€ 36 Booking.com |
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| Hostal As Viñas Booking.com |
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