Alvaiázere
Camino Portugues
A small town but with plenty of services, it is the first in a while that has suburban sprawl (however minor it is).
Along the bike path at the "upper" part of town you will find O’Bras, and at the end of the road is the church and albergue (with laundromat beneath) as well as a restaurant.
The names of Alvaiázere, and Alvorge further along the camino (as well as a great deal of other words beginning with "al-", both derive from Arabic. In the case of Alvaiázere it derives from ‘the falconer’ and in the case of Alvorge it comes from ‘the tower’. The tower is long gone, but the falcons may still be found.
There are several roads out of town, but the camino is well marked. Still, pay close attention to the arrows and if you are a pre-dawn walker, you are advised to check it out in advance.
Leave town by way of the road in front of the church, turning right at a B large palm tree.
Accommodation in Alvaiázere.
| Albergaria Pinheiro's 15€ 20 |
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| Residencial O Brás Booking.com |
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