The trail leads to Puente el Arroyo, which is actually before Cades. I opted to stay in Albergue El Cárabo, which is right across the bridge.

Albergue El Carabo

The Albergue El Carabo is located in the hamlet of Puente el Arroyo before Cades. Be mindful that there are no services in Cades, but there is an ATM. Albergue Carabo is a nice albergue that does offer drinks for purchase and offers a hearty pilgrim dinner at 20:00. The communal dinner is 11€ and includes two courses and a small dessert.

A simple breakfast is also included with the nights stay in Cades. There is also an opportunity to purchase a picnic meal for the following day (7.50€).

Albergue El Carabo has all the best amenities for pilgrims. There is a place to wash clothes, a drying line, WiFi, and warm showers. It’s very clean and the hospitalerio is super kind and helpful. Remember, there is no kitchen available to cook, so you will need to rely on the meal plans and carry enough food for the following day, unless you take the picnic option.

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Day 2 | Cades – Cabañes

Day 2 of the Camino Leganiego is probably one of the most memorable, especially if opt to continue all the way to Cabañes, which is what I did.

Be mindful that the way follows the Carretera for the first 9 miles. The road isn’t busy but the paved road cuts through the mountain and is quite narrow.

This first section follows through the villages of La Venta, Sobrelapeña, and La Fuente. I stopped in La Fuente to take a break which I’m glad I did because in the next village of Burio it’s a steep uphill climb. There is also an Albergue on the outskirts of La Fuente which is supposed to be wonderful Albergue Los Pumares (Lafuente).