Soldón
Camino de Invierno
Soldón sits at the river's edge. A riverside café or chiringüito under the elevated highway has seasonal hours — in high season it's open into the night, making it a great spot for a snack, cold drink, and a swim.
The tourist apartments El Molino de Soldón at the river's edge now offer pilgrim lodging — 40 euros for two (same for one), with towels, sheets, and breakfast. Full kitchen available. Additional pilgrims 15 euros. Tel. 679 455 126. With one day's notice, they'll do grocery shopping for you. The village is essentially deserted, so it may not suit everyone.
Cross the bridge over the river, then turn left and keep straight. At the next fork, go right and up to the highway (left goes down to the river). Walk on the left grassy shoulder of the N-120 briefly before a marker takes you off toward Sequeiros.
The camino passes through Sequeiros and continues to the castle of Torrenovas — built by the Military Order of St. John of Jerusalem in the 14th century. In the plaza with the castle in front, turn right (counterintuitive, as you can see Quiroga ahead). A lovely grass path descends through green thickets, through Caspedro, and eventually onto the LU-933 into Quiroga.
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