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HomeCamino PrimitivoPola De Allande La Puela To La MesaPola de Allande / La Puela
VillageAsturias217 km to Santiago de Compostela

Pola de Allande / La Puela

A small Asturian mountain town with a ruined castle, albergues, and basic services. Set in a deep valley surrounded by mountains on one of the most demanding stretches of the Primitivo.

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About Pola de Allande / La Puela

Pola de Allande is a small mountain town in western Asturias, set in a deep valley surrounded by the peaks that make the Camino Primitivo the most physically demanding of all the Camino routes.

Pilgrims will find albergues, restaurants, cafes, a small supermarket, and a pharmacy. The ruined Castillo de San Martin overlooks the town from the hillside above.

The walking on either side of Pola de Allande involves significant elevation changes. The famous Hospitales route variant, a high-altitude alternative path, passes through this area. Pilgrims should be prepared for mountain weather and carry adequate supplies.

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Coordinates43.2719°N, 6.6097°WPopulation378Elevation523 mRegionAsturiasRemaining217 km
Where you are on the Camino
217 kmto Santiago de Compostela
Oviedo30% walkedSantiago de Compostela
Previous townColinas de Abajo6 km backNext townMontefurado10 km aheadThis StageMontefurado → La MesaCamino PrimitivoThis StageTineo (Tinéu) → BorresCamino Primitivo
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Things to do in Pola de Allande / La Puela

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Camino MomentPrepare for Puerto del PaloTomorrow is the hardest day on the Camino Primitivo. The climb to Puerto del Palo (1,146m) begins immediately from Pola de Allande and is long, steep, and relentless. There are no cafes, bars, or water sources for the first 19 km. Buy water and food tonight. Check the weather forecast. Set your alarm early. If you are fit and prepared, the mountain crossing is one of the most spectacular days on any Camino route.
SightSee the Indiano ArchitectureSeveral houses in Pola de Allande were built by indianos, locals who emigrated to Cuba, Mexico, or Argentina in the 19th century and returned with enough money to build grand homes in their native towns. These colonial-style houses, with their ornate balconies and painted facades, stand alongside older medieval stone buildings. The contrast is striking and tells a story of emigration, ambition, and homecoming that repeated itself across rural Asturias.
FoodEat Early and Eat WellSeveral cafes in Pola de Allande open from 6am, serving breakfast to pilgrims before the mountain stage. Take advantage of this. A full breakfast of coffee, toast, tortilla, and juice will fuel the long climb ahead. In the evening, the restaurants serve traditional Asturian food at fair prices. Eat a proper dinner. Tomorrow demands it.
RelaxationWalk Through the Old TownPola de Allande is small enough to walk in 20 minutes. The old quarter has narrow streets, stone buildings, and the Iglesia de San Andres with its simple bell tower. The Town Hall is unusually ornate for a town of this size. The valley setting, with green mountains rising steeply on all sides, gives the town a sheltered, intimate feeling. Enjoy the calm before the storm.
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