Xunqueira de Ambía

Via de la Plata

Camino Sanabrés

To end of camino
132.1
Altitude
555

Quintela

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1.30

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Xunqueira de Ambía

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0.90

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Río Arnoia

Services
Bar
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
History

It is said that the name of the town, and its prominence as a religious center, both date back to the 4th century. It was then that the Virgen appeared in the marsh (juncal) nearby. An Ermita was erected, and in subsequent centuries the Monastery was built and expanded. The monks there provided shelter for pilgrims.

The Road

After passing the church the camino turns right to follow the road towards Salguieros, but quickly leaves the road to follow a side road and track down to the Río Arnoia (0.9km). It then climbs up to A Pousa along another track which turns off from the road shortly after crossing the river.

City Map
Accommodation in Xunqueira de Ambía.
Xunta
Albergue de peregrinos de Xunqueira de Ambía
10€
24 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de peregrinos de Xunqueira de Ambía
Private
Albergue Casa Tomás
18€
9 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Casa Tomás
Casa Rural
Casa Rural Do Souto

Comments

14. October 2024 - 16:03

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We enjoyed a delicious menu del dia at Bar Guede today. The host was polite, and accommodated our little Spanish. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this bar

23. September 2024 - 13:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The host at this restaurant was incredibly rude and unaccommodating to us foreigner pilgrims. After he dismissively explained the menu in Spanish (which I do speak some), we had some confusion about what was being offered (because it was entirely different from the photos on the Google business listing) and thought we’d see if any other places nearby had more options. We quickly realized there were not many other places to eat and came back, but he turned us away and would not serve us food or let us sit back down. I tried to explain that we were sorry for the misunderstanding and he just pointed to the door saying there’s no food for us here. Incredibly rude and unprofessional. We ended up being served delicious Spanish style hamburgers by a very kind woman at Bar Copas just up the street, which had a much more welcoming atmosphere.

6. June 2024 - 18:53

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This albergue is clean, but somewhat disappointing, I stayed here two years ago and just recently, for an albergue on the Sanabres way , it has become the most expensive albergue on the Sanabres from Zamorra. The vast mojority are under 10 euros, most being 6 euros. Disappointing price hike..