It is believed that the name Palas de Rei comes from Pallatium regis, (royal palace) for having being the residence of king Visigodo Witiza in the early VIII century.
The council of Palas de Rei has a notable heritage and, it was one of the preferred places of residence for Galician nobility. Notable for its Castle of Pambre.
If you are traveling on the Camino de Santiago or are planning to do so soon, you should know that the distance separating Palas de Rei from Santiago de Compostela is 68 kilometers.