Rionegro del Puente

Municipal (30,10€) Albergue de Peregrinos Virgen de la Carballeda, to the right of the main road after crossing the bridge. The key can be had from Asociación Gastrónomica or Bar Palacio. Kitchen. In a renovated medieval pilgrim albergue. Tel 980 652 005

The restaurant Asociación Gastrónomica / Me Gusta Comer has been highly recommended by many pilgrims, open lunchtime and evening, closed Wednesdays.

In late 2023 work was progressing on a new community café, it's right beside the albergue (the other two cafés have closed.)

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