Albergue do Monte do Gozo, Pilgrims hostel in Monte do Gozo, Spain
Albergue do Monte do Gozo is a hostel complex built on elevated ground with several pavilions that provide shared accommodations, common lounges, and equipped kitchens for guests. The buildings are organized across the site with a central reception area.
The hostel was established in connection with the Holy Year of 1993 and has since marked the beginning of the urban stretch toward the pilgrimage destination. It was built to accommodate the growing number of people traveling the Camino de Santiago.
The hostel serves as a gathering place where pilgrims from around the world meet and exchange stories about their journeys. It reflects the international community united by the shared spiritual goal of reaching Santiago.
Visitors need a pilgrim credential to stay here, and the facility operates within fixed daily hours that should be confirmed in advance. The hilltop location allows you to explore the grounds at your own pace during opening times.
From this elevated vantage point, pilgrims get their first view of Santiago Cathedral's towers, creating an emotional turning point in their journey. This moment marks the psychological shift from the long trek to the final descent into the city.
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