Vilei

Camino Frances

To end of camino
110.0
Altitude
522

Sarria

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3.60

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Vilei

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0.40

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Barbadelo

Vilei on BOOKING.com
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.

City Map
Accommodation in Vilei.
Private
Albergue Casa Barbadelo
14€
40
Booking.com 		Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue Casa Barbadelo

Comments

28. September 2024 - 19:36

All Caminos App User (not verified)

“Fair”. What a wonderful word. 8 billion people and as many definitions. Same as “spirit of camino”. What is it exactly? Maybe this is a discussion for the way instead of comments.

P.S IMHO last 100 km is very different from the rest of the Camino, the difference is in perception

P.S.S I agree with the comment from the 15th May :)

28. September 2024 - 18:09

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Actually I agree with the comment of 15th of May :)

3. September 2024 - 17:05

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The alburgue no longer had space for me so I took casa das aires owned by the same people just a minute down the road. It is a private room with a shared bathroom. The bed itself is one of the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept in in my 60 years of life! Every single spring can be felt. I definitely do not recommend this if you can find any other option.

16. July 2024 - 18:24

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The extra few kilometres beyond Sarria brings you to this wonderful place. It has a well run bar and kitchen with an a la carte menu that goes well beyond the standard pilgrim offering for very little more money. Staff are friendly and generous. The pool area is up behind the accommodation so is discrete from The Way which passes immediately in front of one of the dormitory style buildings. The closest to the path has 8 beds in each room which is a good number that keeps things friendly and personal. Everything was spotless and the rooms have heating although it was not necessary at the time I visited. Because it is so close to the way it can get busy as the Sarria arrivals clash with morning departures and breakfasting guests from the albergue.
My only criticism is the coffee was not from an espresso type machine so much more the American style boiled coffee. Still one of the best stays along The Way at the same price as much lesser offerings. I only wish I had time to stay longer.

14. June 2024 - 15:24

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I agree that the comment is not in the spirit of the Camino. We are all tourists here.

30. April 2024 - 21:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The comment of 15 May, 2023 which refers to ‘gawdawful tourists that ruin the last 100km walk’ should be removed as it is not in the spirit of this site or the Camino.

15. May 2023 - 22:31

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

10. July 2022 - 17:42

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.