Villavieja

Camino de Invierno

To end of camino
250.3
Altitude
764

Santalla del Bierzo

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3.70

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Villavieja

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1.20

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Castillo de Cornatel

Villavieja is a pretty hamlet that was once home to the serfs who worked in the castle above. It has a spring-fed fountain and the Iglesia de Santiago. Other than the albergue, there are no services — if you plan to stay here, carry your own food.

The setting is peaceful, with chestnut trees and views up to the castle ruins.

The Road

Halfway through Villavieja, there's a paved road to the right that bypasses the castle. The camino to the castle goes to the left of a large renovated house, on a gravel path through chestnut trees.

City Map
Accommodation in Villavieja.
Municipal
Albergue municipal de Villavieja Manuel Fuentes
10€
16 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue municipal de Villavieja "Manuel Fuentes"
Casa Rural
Casa Rural Cornatel Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Casa Rural Cornatel

Comments

4. May 2025 - 20:47

All Caminos App User (not verified)

If you're not going to albergue in Villavieja, you can take a shortcut. Just before the sign to Villavieje (to the left), turn to the right, and you will save 4 km.

14. May 2024 - 17:07

All Caminos App User (not verified)

You get sheets for the bed (including a thin sheet), and a blanket is already on your bed. WiFi is available, a washer and dryer is also available for no extra charge. Kitchen is fully equipped.

Bring food from Ponferrada!!! Also plan on food for the next day - I couldn’t find anything open until I already walked 21km the next day!!

3. May 2023 - 16:03

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

An amazing albergue! Its like a mountain chalet and beutifully renovated. Everyhing seems almost new. 16 bunks. Seperate Toilet and shower area for men and women. Great shower!

Lounge / dining area. Fully equipped kitchen. Washing machine and dryer! Sheets, towels, blankets!

Wifi....

Lovely place to stay.

28. February 2023 - 19:16

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

The large dog was loose this morning. We had to use our poles to scare it off. It tried attacking us. The owner saw us on the Camino near the castle and he apologized. He said that he keeps the dog put away during the busier season.

13. July 2021 - 14:58

Camino de Sant…

The municipality of Priaranza del Bierzo (which includes the hamlet of Villavieja) has taken back the management of the albergue.
It’s 10€ a night and you leave your money on top of the desk where the sello is for the credential. Please get in touch with the ayuntamiento (town hall) two days before your stay. Call 987-42-08-06. M-F, 9 am - 2 pm. You can also write to the email address for information, aytopriaranza@ccbierzo.com, but calling is requested for actual reservations.