Lalín
Via de la Plata
Camino de Invierno
Lalín has all services and a lively center where something always seems to be happening — weekend artisan markets, trotting competitions, food festivals. A life-size bronze hog on the main street pays tribute to the town's culinary identity.
Lalín is famous for its cocido — a massive dish of greens, potatoes, garbanzos, broth, and assorted stewed pork that arrives in a steaming heap. Casa Mouriño, across from the Hotel el Palacio, is the place to try it. Other recommended restaurants include Cabanas (Rúa Pintor Laxeiro 3), Restaurante San Martín II (Rúa C, 3), and Bakery Bar Dulces Encantados near the main church. Pizzería Casa do Gato (Rúa Ramón Aller 5) is owned by the president of the local Amigos del Camino and is very pilgrim-friendly, with a sello.
The Ethnographic Museum is worth a visit (Tuesday through Sunday, 10-2 and 4-7 pm).
For accommodation: Hotel Restaurante el Palacio (Calle Matemático Rodríguez 10, tel. 986 780 000) is very close to the camino — pilgrim deal of 35 euros for room, dinner, and breakfast, early breakfasts no problem. Hostal As Vilas (Calle Arenal 4, tel. 986 780 140), Hostal Mouriño (tel. 986 780 073), and Hostal Naval do Espinal (tel. 986 787 604) are other options. Hotel Camino de Santiago (tel. 986 794 078) is 4 km out of town along the trail.
The camino leaves Lalín on the Pontiñas River walk (Paseo Fluvial) — a pleasant paved-and-unpaved path accessible at various points through town. Everyone knows where it is, so just ask.
From the town church, walk down Rúa Colón, past the plaza with the monument to the aviator Joaquín Loriga, and continue downhill to a large playground at the town's edge. Join the river walk there, heading left.
When a mojón takes you off the river walk, you'll start to ascend. Turn left at a small ermita (arrow on the adjacent shed) and continue on a back road. You'll emerge at the road through the industrial park near the Hotel Torre do Deza. Continue straight on a gravel road to a tunnel under the highway, then enter A Laxe.
Accommodation in Lalín.
| Albergue Lalín Centro 15€ 16 |
| Pensión Las Palmeras Booking.com |
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| Hostal Caracas Booking.com |
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