Camino Francés - Day 30: A Pena to Palas de Rei
The crowd was definitely noticeable today—the trail was buzzing, and at times, it was hard to pass. There were a few alternative routes, and we took some to avoid the congestion. When we reached the first open café, the line was out the door! Luckily, we managed to grab a table, and the service was quick.
After breakfast, it started raining, making some of the rocky descents tricky. We reached Palas de Rei around 2:20 PM, planning to stay at the municipal albergue, but it was already full. After checking the albergue list and making a few calls, we secured beds on our third try! Our albergue was about 1.5 km further, but we were just happy to have a place to stay.
One thing I was excited about in this town was getting my first wax stamp. After showering and changing into dry clothes, we visited the store that did them. It was fun watching the stamp being applied!
Route Overview
Distance: 33.32 km (Km 100 Casa do Rego → Albergue Zendoira)
Total elevation gain: 650 m
Duration: 6 hr 37 min (with breaks 8 hr 13 min)
Difficulty: Challenging
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Albergue Zendoira (Reserved via phone) — €15
Food: €22.3
