Camino Francés - Day 31: Palas de Rei to Arzúa
The past few days had been rainy, so my shoes didn’t dry overnight—but it didn’t matter since today’s forecast called for more rain. I was excited because we’d be passing through Melide, known for its octopus. When we arrived, the first restaurant had giant pots boiling octopus! The chef gave us a sample and let us take photos, so we decided might as well eat here. Being a Sunday, we also passed a local market selling cheese, vegetables, and even pig heads.
We reached Arzúa around 2 PM in pouring rain and luckily found beds at the municipal albergue. After drying our things, we went to the supermarket, but we forgot that it was Sunday, the supermarket closed. Fortunately, we found a restaurant just before it shut and got some food.
Route Overview
Distance: 30 km (Albergue Zendoira → Albergue de Municipal de Arzúa)
Total elevation gain: 576 m
Duration: 6 hr 3 min (with breaks 7 hr 41 min)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Albergue de Municipal de Arzúa (Walked in) — €10
Food: €24.33
