Pilgrims’ hostel in La Portela de Valcarce, with a shared dormitory, quadruple room, garden, restaurant and breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options.
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Vagabond Vieiras is a hostel in La Portela de Valcarce for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela; it only accommodates those making that journey. Its facilities include a garden, terrace, picnic area and outdoor fireplace, as well as a restaurant, café and bar. Wi-Fi is free, and free public parking is available nearby.
Sleeping options include a bunk in a 10 m² mixed shared dormitory with a patio, and a Deluxe Quadruple Room for up to four people. The latter has four single beds and a private bathroom with a shower. The shared dormitory has a washing machine, tumble dryer and indoor and outdoor dining areas; the two options offer different spaces for solo travellers and small groups.
Breakfast is served in continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions, and special-diet menus are available on request. The hostel also offers a shuttle service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. It is next to the National VI road, with small villages and points of interest in the valley a short distance away.
The hostel offers two types of accommodation, suited to solo travellers and small groups. The more compact option is a bunk in a 10 m² mixed shared dormitory with a patio and terrace. This space has a washing machine and tumble dryer, bed linen, power sockets by the beds and a dining area with an outdoor space as well.
The other option is a Deluxe Quadruple Room for up to four people, with four single beds and a private bathroom with a shower. This means solo travellers can choose a bed in a shared dormitory, while a group can have its own room and private bathroom. The features differ: the bunk stands out for its outdoor areas and laundry facilities; the quadruple room offers space for four and a private bathroom. The shared option has wooden or tiled floors and outdoor furniture.
This single bunk is in a 10 m² mixed shared dormitory, a compact option for anyone walking the Camino and looking for their own bed. The space stands out for its patio and terrace area; it also has a washing machine and tumble dryer, wooden or tiled floors, and a dining area with an outdoor space.
This option is designed for groups of up to four people and has four single beds in a private room. Its distinguishing feature compared with the bunk in the mixed dormitory is the private bathroom with a shower, offering greater independence during your stay. It is an option for those who want to sleep together without sharing a dormitory with other travellers.
The hostel combines outdoor spaces for relaxing with practical services for the stages of the Camino. It has a garden, terrace, picnic area, outdoor furniture and an outdoor fireplace; live music and performances are also organised. Wi-Fi is free, and free public parking is available nearby. The hostel offers a shuttle service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities.
For dining, there is a restaurant, café and bar, and wine or champagne and special-diet menus are available on request. Facilities include heating, a shower and a toilet. The property is for adults only and smoking is not permitted; fire extinguishers, security cameras, smoke detectors, an alarm and 24-hour security complete the safety measures.
Vagabond Vieiras is on Calle Carretera Nacional VI, in La Portela de Valcarce, a village in the Valcarce Valley in the province of León. The area is part of the French Way to Santiago de Compostela, and the hostel only accepts pilgrims making that journey. The Church of San Juan Bautista is 270 m away; the village centre of La Portela de Valcarce is 350 m away. Ambasmestas is 680 m away and the Church of San Pedro Apóstol de Ambasmestas is 660 m away. These are small villages and religious heritage sites alongside the Camino route.
Vega de Valcarce is 1.8 km away and Sarracín Castle is 2.4 km away; Balboa Castle is 4.7 km away. León Airport is 139 km away, while the Cosmos railway stop is 17 km away. The National VI road runs alongside the hostel and connects to the villages in the valley. To visit other places in the area, the Convent of La Anunciada is 11 km away and Corullón Castle is 12 km away.
Those walking the Camino can plan a day’s walk from La Portela and stop in Ambasmestas or Vega de Valcarce. Sarracín and Balboa castles offer the option of adding heritage visits to the route. The Roman Mines of Las Médulas, known for their landscape shaped by ancient gold mining, are 32 km away. The area invites you to combine stages of the Camino with walks through the villages and visits to churches and historic buildings in the valley.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort, alongside very positive impressions of the facilities and value for money. The Wi-Fi receives a somewhat more moderate, though still favourable, rating. Guests also appreciate the area as a stop along the Camino.
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Vagabond Vieiras is on Calle Carretera Nacional VI, in La Portela de Valcarce. León Airport is 139 km away and the Cosmos railway stop is 17 km away. The hostel offers a shuttle service and has free public parking nearby, with no reservation required. The National VI road runs alongside the property, which accepts pilgrims heading to Santiago.
Vagabond Vieiras is 270 m from the Church of San Juan Bautista and 660 m from the Church of San Pedro Apóstol de Ambasmestas. The village of Ambasmestas is 680 m away; Vega de Valcarce is 1.8 km away and Sarracín Castle is 2.4 km away. Balboa Castle is 4.7 km away and rounds out the nearby visits.
Vagabond Vieiras serves continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free breakfasts. The options include a classic choice as well as options for those following a plant-based diet or needing to avoid gluten.
Vagabond Vieiras only accommodates pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela and is for adults only. Stays are intended for adults walking the Camino; it is not an option for families travelling with children.
Vagabond Vieiras offers a bunk in a 10 m² mixed shared dormitory for one person and a Deluxe Quadruple Room for up to four guests. The latter has four single beds and a private bathroom with a shower; the shared option has a patio, terrace, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Vagabond Vieiras has a restaurant, café and bar. It also offers wine or champagne and special-diet menus on request. The garden, terrace and picnic area are among the outdoor spaces available at the property.
Vagabond Vieiras has free public parking nearby, and you do not need to reserve it. The parking is outside the hostel grounds, in the surrounding area.
Vagabond Vieiras offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, both in the common areas and in the rooms.
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