Castromaior
Castromaior is a small Galician hamlet in Lugo. The Castro de Castromaior, with the best preservation of any Iron Age hillfort in central Galicia, sits a short detour from the Camino. Has a small bar. No albergue, shop, pharmacy, or ATM.
Castromaior sits in the province of Lugo, in Galicia, on the Camino between Gonzar and Hospital da Cruz. The Camino passes through the hamlet, and a signposted detour leads to the principal local landmark.
The Castro de Castromaior is a major Iron Age Celtic hillfort dating from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century CE, with the best preservation of any castro in central Galicia. Substantial stone walls, foundations of circular dwellings, defensive ditches, and the layout of streets between the houses are all clearly visible. The settlement was occupied through the Roman conquest of northern Iberia and abandoned in the early imperial period. The site is freely accessible and has been excavated and partly consolidated.
Services in Castromaior are limited. There is a small bar. There is no albergue, no shop, no pharmacy, and no ATM.
Explore Castromaior
The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.
Tips for Castromaior from pilgrims
Short, practical advice from people who have walked through Castromaior.
Take the short detour to the Castro de Castromaior. The pre-Roman Celtic walls, foundations of circular dwellings, defensive ditches, and the street layout of the Iron Age settlement are all clearly visible.
Deryk E.June 2026
Places to stay in Castromaior
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