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The O Caminho de Inverno Hostel in A Rúa de Valdeorras (Ourense) is a public hostel exclusively for pilgrims of the Winter Way, inaugurated in March 2024.

Traditional hostel on the Camino Iniverno

In O Barco de Valdeorras there are several interesting murals that beautify the town. Mural by Orde Caos: In Praza das Airas, the artist Orde Caos has created a large mural that was inaugurated by the Centro Comercial Aberto (CCA) O Barco.

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Fontei, located in the municipality of A Rúa, Valdeorras, Ourense, is a modern temple built between the 19th and 20th centuries. This church stands out for its two slate-covered towers and its neo-Gothic style. Every year, in May, a festival is held in honor of the Virgin of Fatima. It is said that the famous Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí may have influenced its design, although there are no documents to confirm this. ⛪

This small shrine, built in honor of the Mother of God, consists of a square pillar made of natural stone, on top of which a statue of the Virgin Mary is enthroned. It is rather small in comparison to the massive pillar (perhaps the word tower would be more appropriate). Larger and more conspicuous, however, is the wooden cross attached to the stone pillar, which stands out clearly against the dark background of the stone due to its light color. The simple cross has no corpus, but the characters for "Alpha" and "Omega" hang down from the side arms of the crossbeam. These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and refer to the words from the Revelation of John, the last book of the New Testament: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. If anyone is thirsty, I will give him a free drink from the spring of the water of life" (Rev 21:6).

If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature, history and breathtaking views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

Pumares is a small village located in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the municipality of Carballeda de Valdeorras and is known for being part of the Camino de Invierno, an alternative route of the Camino de Santiago. The town offers accommodation and other services for pilgrims and visitors. Pumares is characterized by its tranquility and natural surroundings, being an ideal place for those looking for an experience of peace and connection with nature on their way to Santiago de Compostela. If you are interested in the culture and history of the region, Pumares can be an interesting stop on your trip, offering an authentic view of Galician rural life. 🌄😎🚶‍♂️

In O Bañadoiro in Vilamartín de Valdeorras we can find this metal suspension bridge that crosses the Sil and allows us, in addition to capturing beautiful snapshots of the area, to cross from one bank to the other and take hiking routes.