Mombuey to Puebla de Sanabria
Wooded, rugged terrain to Puebla de Sanabria, capital of the district and one of the prettiest towns on the whole route.
Best season: Year-round; set aside time to stroll through Puebla de Sanabria's old town
Map
- Mombuey
- Puebla de Sanabria
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From Mombuey to Puebla de Sanabria is 31.7 km along the Vía de la Plata. It's stage 27, with 368 m of ascent and 332 m of descent, completed in about 8h. Difficulty: Moderate.
To the capital of the Sanabria district
It's a long stage that runs through terrain more wooded and rugged than in previous stages, characterized by numerous intermediate hamlets. The path runs parallel to the N-525 road and the A-52 motorway.
Valdemerilla, Cernadilla, San Salvador de Palazuelo, Entrepeñas, Asturianos, Palacios de Sanabria, Remesal, Otero de Sanabria and Triufé are the many settlements along the way, offering good opportunities to rest.
Puebla de Sanabria, the destination, is the capital of the Sanabria district and a very touristy town, with a magnificent medieval old town. It offers plenty of accommodation options, from affordable hostels to rural hotels right in the historic center.
What the terrain is like, section by section
Terrain
Wooded and rugged terrain, more demanding than in previous stages.
Scenery
Forested landscape of the Sanabria district, with views toward the mountains.
Path type
Dirt tracks parallel to the N-525 and the A-52 motorway.
Villages
Many hamlets: Valdemerilla, Cernadilla, San Salvador de Palazuelo, Entrepeñas, Asturianos, Palacios de Sanabria, Remesal, Otero de Sanabria and Triufé.
Water points
Very good, thanks to the large number of intermediate villages.
Shade
Good, thanks to the more wooded terrain of this stage.
Traffic
Present on the stretches parallel to the N-525 and the A-52.
Key fact
Puebla de Sanabria, the destination, is one of the prettiest towns on the whole Vía de la Plata.
Staying in Puebla de Sanabria
Puebla de Sanabria, very touristy, offers plenty of accommodation options, from affordable hostels to rural hotels in the old town.
Accommodation in Puebla de Sanabria
A wide range from the pilgrims' albergue to charming hotels in the historic center.
Eating well in Puebla de Sanabria
Puebla de Sanabria has a lively dining scene in its old town, very geared toward tourism.
Sanabrian cuisine
Numerous bars and restaurants in the historic center, with typical dishes of the district.
Stops with history on this stage
The medieval old town
A magnificent historic complex that makes Puebla de Sanabria one of the prettiest towns on the whole route.
Hamlets of the Sanabria district
Numerous small villages that reflect the rural character of this part of the route.
Take time to stroll through Puebla de Sanabria's old town: it's one of the most beautiful historic complexes on the whole Camino Sanabrés.
Getting there and back
If you're starting here: Mombuey has bus connections with nearby towns in the area.
If you need to get back from Puebla de Sanabria: it has good bus connections, being an important tourist town.
What to know before this stage
Set aside time for the old town
Puebla de Sanabria deserves an unhurried visit after the long stage.
Make the most of the many villages
They're good spots to rest and recover strength on a long stage.
Book accommodation in advance
Being a tourist town, it's worth booking ahead in high season.
Enjoy the wooded scenery
It's different terrain from previous stages, more rugged and forested.
Don't ruin this stage
Visiting Puebla de Sanabria in a rush
Its medieval old town deserves time to be enjoyed.
Not booking accommodation in advance
It's a tourist town with high demand in peak season.
Underestimating the stage length
At 31.7 km with rugged terrain, it's more demanding than earlier Sanabrés stages.
Not making the most of the intermediate villages
There are many of them, offering good opportunities to rest.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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Everything you want to know before this stage
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Ideas for after you finish the Camino
A café waiting for you in Santiago
You still have many kilometres ahead, but once you finish the Camino in Santiago, Bonsai Café is a great spot for breakfast: right in the city centre, with Berraco by Bou specialty coffee and weekend brunch.
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