Palas de Rei

Lugo, Galicia

A green Galician town named for a vanished Visigothic royal palace.

A short history

Local tradition links Palas de Rei to a Pazo (palace) of the 7th-century Visigothic king Witiza — though no traces survive. The town is now a busy stage-end on the final 100 km.

What to see

Iglesia de San Tirso (Romanesque doorway)
Castillo de Pambre (12th c, 12 km off route)
Calle de la Iglesia mosaic floor

Where to eat

A Forxa
Mesón A Forxa
Casa Curro

Where to sleep

Albergue Os Chacotes (municipal, 100+ beds)
Albergue San Marcos
Hostal Casa Curro