Stage 31: Palas de Rei - Arzúa
Although there is now little in Palas de Rei to recall its historic past as a 12th century Royal Palace, there are some vestiges. The church of San Tirso has a Romanesque doorway and features a medieval building decorated with scallop shells.
The town of Melide has a long history with the Camino and a very active market. The church of San Pedro is located on the route into Melide. In front of the church is a 14th century cross that is one of the best in Galicia.
Today's route is shorter than usual and the terrain is easy to ride, with no steep slopes or steep descents. You will pass through a few towns and villages, so it will be easy to get food and water when you need it. Unless, of course, you want to take a break and have lunch in a nice place outdoors.
You will walk among oak and eucalyptus forests for most of the day, and their wonderful smell will join you shortly after Melide.
The last village you will pass through on this day is Ribadiso, which is 3 km from Arzúa.
| Hostel | Address | Place | Telephone | Property | Management | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albergue de Melide | Rúa San Antonio s/n | Melide (A Coruña) | No information phone | Xunta de Galicia | Xunta de Galicia | Unknown |
| Albergue Fuente Saleta | Boente, s/n | Boente, entre Melide y Arzúa | 981 501 853, 648 836 213 | Private | Private | Olga, Fernando y Miguel |
| Albergue O Apalpador | C/ San Antonio, 23 | Melide (A Coruña) | 679 837 969, 981 50 62 66 | Private | Private | Antonio |
| Albergue O Candil | Rúa Principal, nº21 | Melide, A Coruña | 639 503 550 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Albergue Turístico Arzúa | Calle Rosalía de Castro, 2 | Arzúa (A Coruña) | 981 50 82 33, 608 380 011 | Private | Private | María Jose |
| Albergue Ezequiel | Calle Sol, 7 Melide | Melide | 686 583 378 | Jorge | Unknown | Unknown |
| Albergue Pensión Cima do Lugar | C/ Cima do Lugar, 22 | Arzúa | 661 633 669 | Private | Private | José Manuel |
| Albergue Boente | Boente, s/n (5,7 km después de Melide) | Boente | 981 50 19 74, 638 321 707 | Private | Private | Unknown |
| Albergue Arraigos | Cantón de San Roque, 9 | Melide (A Coruña) | 600 88 07 69 | Private | Private | Andrea |
| Albergue Casa Domingo | Aldea de Pontecampaña - Mato | Pontecampaña (Palas de Rei) | 630 728 864, 982 163 226 | Private | Private | Gonzalo y Ana |
| Albergue O Abrigadoiro | Aldea de San Xulián do Camiño | San Xulián do Camiño (Palas de Rei) | 982 37 41 17, 676 596 975 | Private | Private | Carmen y Miguel |
| Albergue de Mato Casanova | Casanova (Parroquia de Mato) | Mato - Casanova (Palas de Rei) | No information phone | Xunta de Galicia | Xunta de Galicia | Unknown |
| Albergue Pereiro | C/ Progreso, 43 | Melide (A Coruña) | 981 50 63 14 | Private | Private | Emilio y María |
| Albergue Vilela | Rúa San Antonio, 2 | Melide (A Coruña) | 616 011 375 | Private | Private | Sandra |
| Albergue Santiago | A Fraga Alta | A Fraga Alta. Castañeda | 981 501 711, 699 761 698 | Private | Private | Santiago |
| Albergue Milpes | Ribadiso, 7 | Ribadiso (Concello de Arzúa) | 981 500 425, 616 652 276 | Private | Private | Aitor y José |
| Albergue Santiago Apóstol | Avda Lugo, 107 | Arzúa | 660 427 771, 981 508 132 | Private | Private | Teresa |
| Albergue de peregrinos de Arzúa | Cima de lugar, 6 (Capilla de la Magdalena) | Arzúa (A Coruña) | No information phone | Xunta de Galicia | Xunta de Galicia | Unknown |
| Albergue O Cruceiro | Ronda de A Coruña, 2 | Melide (A Coruña) | 616 764 896 | Private | Private | Fernando y Jose Luis |
| Albergue O Botafumeiro | Rúa do Carme, 18 | Arzúa | 698139402 | Private | Private | Ruben |
| Albergue El Alemán | Boente | Boente | 981501984, 677251300 | Private | Private | Jose Ramón - Fabiola |
| Albergue Melide | Avenida de Lugo, 92 | Melide (A Coruña) | 640 046 428, 981 50 74 91 | Private | Private | Abdo Boukrim |
| Albergue Alfonso II El Casto | Avenida Toques y Friol, 52 | Melide | 981 50 64 54, 608 604 850 | Private | Private | Betania |
