Vilei

Camino Frances

To end of camino
110.0
Altitude
522

Sarria

3.60

Vilei

0.40

Barbadelo

Services
Bar
Yes

Vilei is often mismarked as Barbadelo on the map and in guidebooks. They are distinct hamlets, less than 1km apart. It has grown into quite a pilgrim stop from the abandoned hamlet it once was. It now counts two albergues and a trinket shop and is a pleasant place to stay if you find Sarria to be overcrowded. It is also the first coffee since Sarria.

History

Vilei and many of the small hamlets throughout Galicia have always been the agricultural heart of Galicia, working primarily in the dairy industry. Pilgrims come and go, and nothing for them changes much. These clusters of inhabited places are called caserios, and in many cases they number only a few houses and a small chapel.

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Accommodation in Vilei

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

If you want to jump ahead of the gawdful Sarria tourists that ruin the last 100 km walk an extra 3k and sleep here

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

If you want to stay in a memorable albergue which gives lots of chances to meet other pilgrims, this is it. Along with the lovely pool, gardens and cafe, it’s very laid back and guests naturally strike up conversations. Plus you leave in the morning ahead of the crowd from Sarria.