Camino Francés · Stage 30 of 33

Stage 30: Portomarín to Palas de Rei

From
Portomarín
To
Palas de Rei
Distance
24.8 km
Climb
↑ 519 m
Descent
↓ 353 m
Difficulty
Moderate

A long climb out of Portomarín, from about 350 m to 725 m, then gentle farmland.

Practical tips

The first restaurant is in Gonzar, almost 8 km from Portomarín; after that most villages have a bar. Vilar de Donas monastery is a 2.3 km detour from Portos.

Along the way

Castromaior
Photo: Ángel M. Felicísimo from Mérida, España · CC BY 2.0

Castromaior

Near the village are the remains of an Iron Age hill fort, one of the best 'castros' on the Camino.

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Cruceiro de Lameiros
Photo: Satna · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cruceiro de Lameiros

A 17th-century stone cross carved with the symbols of the Passion.

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Palas de Rei
Photo: Lmbuga (Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Palas de Rei

Its name, 'palace of the king', is linked to a legend about the Visigothic king Witiza.

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Where to sleep in Palas de Rei

Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.

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