La Faba

Camino Frances

To end of camino
157.4
Altitude
912

Hospital (Inglés)

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2.50

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La Faba

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2.40

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Laguna de Castilla

Services
Bar
Yes

Una pequeña aldea en el camino hacia O'Cebreiro, hay poco más que una colección de casas, un albergue parroquial (gestionado por una cofradía alemana) y la iglesia adyacente que tiene una misa nocturna diaria. Otros dos bares están en el centro del pueblo, uno claramente Gallego en tacto y el otro claramente no. Este último también funciona como un pequeño albergue.

History

El desafortunado ejército británico de Sir John Moore, habiendo sido extrono de Villafranca por los franceses, y sufriendo un clima terrible, se retiró a través de estas colinas en su camino a A Coruña. Moore llegaría al puerto, pero nunca escapó de la península. Está enterrado allí.

City Map
Accommodation in La Faba.
Private
El Rincón del Bierzo
12€
8
Parochial
Albergue Ultreia Antigua Casa Parroquial
8€
52

Comments

28. May 2025 - 15:21

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Stop for a goat cheese carmalized onion tostada at the only bar, Rincón (if they have them). I’m still dreaming about it a week later.

7. August 2024 - 18:57

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I developed pretty horrible food poisoning after eating here a couple days ago and am still getting over it.. would consider avoiding or at least don’t order the chicken or the pasta!

21. June 2024 - 21:49

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We decided to break the climb into 2 by staying the night at La Faba. The albergue is a small one (8 beds I believe) with shared bathrooms. We stayed at the private room since it had exactly 2 beds for us.

Clean, simple space. The food downstairs at Tito's is good. We had the pilgrims menu and we couldn't finish the meal.

Overall good stay and it helped us get one third of the way up the O Cebreiro climb.

17. July 2023 - 13:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Food was delicious. Had gazpacho and the best ensalada mixta. Try the goat cheese toast !! Lovely setting and great service too!

26. May 2023 - 12:24

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. I was there at 7.30 AM and they were open and served fresh croissants. Other people had eggs and bocadillos. Dinner is at 6.30 PM. I didn’t try it but other people told me that it’s good. David is very friendly as well.

4. May 2023 - 17:59

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

We had a delicious lasagna today at Cafe Tito, great food, drinks and music playing. There was even room to sit inside as it was raining. Highly recommend.

14. September 2022 - 17:07

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Early morning breakfast of hand carved bacon with eggs! Superb!

12. August 2022 - 20:09

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

We stayed at Albergue Ultreia La Faba and highly commend it. The German volunteers running it were delightful and the albergue clean and spacious with beautiful views. While there’s only 1 bar in town—the other burned down on New Years Eve—it had a tasty pilgrim’s meal. Additionally, the Albergue offered staples for use in their large kitchen for a donation (pasta, drinks, etc). The walk to Triacastela was nice from La Faba as well breaking up the 30 k recommended stage.

24. June 2022 - 16:21

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Cozy cafe. Fresh baked croissants still warm from the oven.

10. May 2022 - 10:53

Camino de Sant…

On 10 April 2022, no pit stops, bars, shop open fir a break : (