As we veer west, this eighth section on the Via de la Plata route offers some of the most rewarding views of the whole Camino. This portion of the Silver Way also enters Galicia and runs through beautiful low mountains, making it challenging but offering great views all days long.
Puebla de Sanabria
For a nice overview of the town’s history, the Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente is highly recommended. Because of its high position, this castle, dating back to the Middle Ages, has an extremely beautiful view. For a nice dinner afterwards, the Restaurante El Tejo Sanabria is a good option.
Lubian
When walking to Lubian you are able to visit a free-standing building (an old church). When you go up to the roof you are able to see over the other houses in the outskirts of Lubian, which allows you to see a panoramic view over this village. Pilgrims will also find hundreds of sculpted stones, made by a local artisan, to mark the Via de la Plata route running by Lubian.
A Gudina
A Gudina is in the province of Ourense, the first time pilgrims will stop in this province on their way to Santiago de Compostela. This village doesn’t have many attractions, so it is the ideal place to rest and recharge after the Camino. For nice places to eat, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro come recommended.
PUEBLA DE SANABRIA
A GUDINA
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PUEBLA DE SANABRIA
Perched on top of a hill, the small yet gorgeous old town of Puebla de Sanabria has plenty to offer. With its castle overlooking the town and the valley of Rio Tera and its cobbled streets, the village is a nice spot to relax in a peaceful location, full of history.
Day
11.2 km
PUEBLA DE SANABRIA REQUEJO
For the first walking day of this new section, we start with a short and quiet stroll to Requejo. When leaving Puebla de Sanabria, we cross over the Rio Castro. Later on we start to climb gradually onto natural paths through pine and oak woods, passing by the Romanesque Iglesia de Santiago de Terroso. Then there are some great views of the mountains before you reach Requejo. At the end of the day we will arrange a short transfer to your hotel in Puebla de Sanabria.
Day
18.4 km
REQUEJO LUBIAN
In the morning, we will arrange a transfer from your hotel back to Requejo. As soon as you leave Requejo, you will feel the transition into Galicia even though you will only enter it the following day. Indeed, the peace of the countryside and the lovely route through oaks and brackens will undoubtedly bewitch you, even though the rocky and sometimes muddy paths can sometimes make this up- and downhill walk a little challenging.
Day
31.4 km
LUBIAN A GUDINA
Soon after leaving Lubian, you reach the Baroque church of Santuario de la Virgen de la Tuiza. Then, it is a challenging day as the Camino undulates through wood and farm lands with steep ups and downs all day long. It also runs through charming villages and offers a beautiful last stretch of walk before entering A Gudina.
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A GUDINA
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you want to spend the day in A Gudina resting, Cervecería A Rella and El Churrasco de Oro are two of the best restaurants in town to refuel before leaving.
Getting to Puebla de Sanabria, Spain
For this section of the Via de la Plata, you can fly into Madrid or Santiago de Compostela.
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Getting home from A Gudiña, Spain
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