Belasar
Camino de Invierno
Belasar sits at the bottom of the dramatic descent from Diomondi, at the bridge over the Río Miño. Turn right at the bottom. A hundred meters past the bridge, the marina-bar Abacería O Batuxo serves food and drinks — it's had some sporadic closings, so don't count on it.
Boat tours stop here periodically. A ride up and down this terraced river valley will ease your feet and show you a stretch of Ribeira Sacra that few pilgrims ever see.
After crossing the Río Miño, begin a steep ascent that takes you on and off the road several times. You'll pass two winery-restaurants on the way up.
The first is Via Romana, on the right. The caretaker may invite you to look around, rest on the balcony overlooking the river, or have a glass of wine. The second, on the left, is the Mesón Adega do Veiga — a comfortable terrace with fantastic views back down to Belasar. People come from Ourense to eat here, so booking is smart. In low season it's only open on weekends; June through September it's open daily except Tuesdays. It's always closed on the 5th and 21st of the month. Tel. 657 805 731.
After the wineries, the camino drops to a small river and a mill, then climbs again. Back on the road, when you reach the third winery, the camino goes off-road to the right. This trail may be muddy and overgrown, but it emerges in San Pedro de Líncora.
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