October 13: Distance: 18.2 Km / 11.3 miles [If taking the Aguiada alternate, then 25.8 Km / 16.3 miles]
Stage Nine Village
Triacastela, A Ferrería 1.7, A Balsa 0.4, San Xil de Carballo, Montán 5.0, Fontearcuda, Furela, Pintin 4.5, Calvor 1.4, Aguiada 0.5, San Mamede do Camiño 0.7, San Cristovo do Real, Renche, Lastres, Freituxe, San Martiño do Real, Samos, Vigo de Sarria, Sarria 4.0
Watch for:
Leaving Triacastela – Route Options: Do not take the left route to Samos. DO take the right option to A Balsa. Warning! Although there may be seasonal places open along the way, the next guaranteed place for food and water is in Furela in 9.6km/6mi.
After Samos (Pass Foxos, and in Teiguin, the camino splits. You can stay on the road all the way to Sarria, but the connection to Aguiada is recommended. Road to Sarria: 8.8 Km / via Aguiada 12.6 Km
Sarria – First documented in the 6th century.
Dining:
Matias Locanda Italiana (Rúa Major, 4 Popular with pilgrims looking for a good dinner. Italian. And salad!
Hotel Restaurante Roma (Calle Calvo Sotelo, 2. Extensive menú del dia or a la carte menu.
A Ponte Ribeira (Rúa do Peregrino, 29. Menú del dia or a la carte.
Lodging Info: El Malecon €50.40 $54.60
Rua Malecon do Rio Sarria, 15, Sarria, Lugo 27600 +34 982 53 02 73
Communication from lodging host: We do not have a permanent reception, so it is very important that you provide us with a contact phone number or an arrival time to, if necessary, send you the access codes. If your stay is to start the Camino de Santiago, we inform you that we have a backpack transport service.
Do not hesitate to write or call 722-316-611 for any questions.
Public Transportation Along this Route:
Samos: Bus / Sarria: Bus, Train