October 12: Distance: 21 Km / 13 miles
Stage Eight Villages
O Cebreiro, Linares 3.3, Alto de San Roque 0.7, Hospital de la Condesa 1.6, Padornelo 2.4, Alto do Poio 0.5, Fonfría 3.1, Bidueiro 2.8, Filloval 2.9, Pasantes 1.7, Ramil, Triacastela 2.0
Watch for:
Liñares – (pop 48) Named after the local flax fields grown here in the Middle Ages to make linen. Church of San Esteban founded in AD 1120.
Leaving Liñares: Ascent to Alto San Roque, one of the higher altitude points reached with gradual ascent to 1,270m/4,167ft. Features a modern bronze statue of a windswept pilgrim.
Fonfría – You may see a woman selling homemade crepes from her front porch. She expects a donation of at least €1-2.
Biduedo – (pop 29) Tiniest chapel on the whole Camino. Barely fits two people.
Triacastela – 9th century. Name comes from three castles that once stood there.
Dining:
Complejo Xacobeo (Rúa Santiago, 12). tapas or a combined plate.
Bar O Peregrino (Rúa do Peregrino, 8) Across from the Albergue de Triacastela. Great place to hang out and relax.
Bar Restaurante Esther (Avenida Castilla, 15) in the center of town. (Bebee)
Lodging Info:
Albergue Atrio €37.00 / $40.10
Rua Peregrino 1, 27630; 620 589 106 (also WhatsApp)
Confirmed via WhatApp. Booked direct.
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Public Transportation Along this Route:
Triacastela: Bus