Melanie's Via de la Plata app

[Anniesantiago]

I just wanted to give a shout out to Melanie and thank her for the GREAT VDLP application!
I have got it on my iPhone and just put it on my iPad so I could study it easier before I leave.
This is the only guide I'll take with me on the VDLP, plus a few notes of my own from friends on the forum.

The only thing that would make it better would be to have albergue info for each stage.
I realize that changes year to year, but it sure would be nice to have addresses and phone numbers of lodging up ahead.

Otherwise, great app and thanks!

 

[Luka]

I bought it too! What I really like about it that it is updated almost by itself by the comments of (recent) pilgrims. Is it true that you can't see the route itself on it?

 

[jirit]

Downloaded the same app after appreciating that the paper guidebook has limited information about the towns along the way.

The app provides more detailed information about the towns along the way and also provides more detailed information about some of the special, toubllesome and unique sections of each stage. Also the stages in the app are a more manageable length as compared to the guidebook. There are additional web links to key tourist information for additional information too.

The app along with the accommodation schedule I put together should serve most people.

Overall I am very pleased with the app and the work Melanie has done putting this information together. Over all on the iPad it works well and generally well on the iPod ( some sites do not load well)

 

[Anniesantiago]

Well, there is a "map" option but it only gives you an overview, not maps of the individual sections.

It has blue lettering, for instance on the Sevilla to Camas section that says, "LOOKING AT THE SCROLLABLE MAP" but I haven't found the scrollable map yet, apparently.

Have you looked at the FREE Eroski Consumer Camino App?
It's in Spanish but quite good.
But I can't get the map on that one either, without it crashing. Frustrating as heck.

I printed out all the map stages of the Sanabres. I then cut them out and taped them into one long page and folded it. That will be my guia!

 

[jirit]

Well, there is a "map" option but it only gives you an overview, not maps of the individual sections.

It has blue lettering, for instance on the Sevilla to Camas section that says, "LOOKING AT THE SCROLLABLE MAP" but I haven't found the scrollable map yet, apparently.

Have you looked at the FREE Eroski Consumer Camino App?
It's in Spanish but quite good.
But I can't get the map on that one either, without it crashing. Frustrating as heck.

I printed out all the map stages of the Sanabres. I then cut them out and taped them into one long page and folded it. That will be my guia!

I tried the same app and had the same issue and deleted it from my iPad

 

[Luka]

Have you looked at the FREE Eroski Consumer Camino App?
It's in Spanish but quite good.

They don't have an app for Android devices. But I found another one for free, from IndepenTrip (it is called IT Via de la Plata). Big one, 114 MB, and yes, crashing quite a lot. But it has everything you need: maps (with route on it), itinerary, places to stay...

 

[paulsue1230]

Hi Annie,

Can you please tell me how to get Melanie's Via de la Plata app.

Thank you in advance, Sue

 

[grayland]

Hi Annie,

Can you please tell me how to get Melanie's Via de la Plata app.

Thank you in advance, Sue

Melanie's App is in the iPhone App store.
Search under via de la Plata or VdlP.

Don't think she has an Android version yet.

 

[Luka]

Yep, she has.

 

[grayland]

Thanks for correcting that Luka....great that it is available for both.

 

[Luka]

I tried to post comments in Melanie's app several times, but they don't come through. While that was one of the things I really liked: that people on the road can update information.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I've been able to update comments. They are moderated so maybe all comments are not posted. I love this app so far!

 

[emilene]

I just walked from Seville to Santiago using Melanie's app - I can't recommend it enough! I had it on my phone and tablet just as a backup in case the batteries of one device went flat. I would recommend printing an overall map of the route though as well - that's the one thing I sometimes missed. The app was certainly money well spent!

 

[Heikki]

I can also recommend Melanie's app. We walked VdlP April and May this year. We used also Peter Robins's maps (the Walking Pilgrim) which were also very good and complemented Melanie's app.

 

[musicman]

Just searched I-Tunes for this App.
Got Sutro and another one
Could owners please give the exact title
Would love to get it
Thankd

 

[jirit]

You should be able find it here and also under the camino resource section

http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/english-language-app-guidebook-to-the-vdlp.56/

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/via-de-la-plata/id423671301?mt=8

 

[Noey]

You should be able find it here and also under the camino resource section

http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/english-language-app-guidebook-to-the-vdlp.56/

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/via-de-la-plata/id423671301?mt=8

Is this app still available? I cannot find it in the App Store

 

[jirit]

You are correct. It does not appear on either the Apple Store or the Sutro Media site ( it is there but the link does not work)

 

[Kialoa3]

I just sent an email to Melanie to see if she can help. I too have been unable to download her app for iPhone. I'll post her reply.

 

[peregrina2000]

Try this -- I don't know if it works either, though.

http://www.melaniemcmanus.com/apps/

 

[Kialoa3]

Doesn't work, but thanks.

John

 

[Kialoa3]

Just received this from Melanie.

Hi John.
I'm checking into this for you. The group that owns Sutro Media is reconfiguring itself and it seems apps are temporarily unavailable. I wish I knew more at this point. Stay tuned!
Melanie

 

[Noey]

I just sent an email to Melanie to see if she can help. I too have been unable to download her app for iPhone. I'll post her reply.

Thank you for asking her and for post her response.

 

[Kiwi-family]

This conversation started 2 1/2 years ago - do those of you who used the app think the information contained in it will still be useful next year? ie is it mainly stuff about the history of towns etc (and that is not going to change!) or is it heavily weighted towards detours and route problems that may no longer exist?

 

[mlhhome]

This conversation started 2 1/2 years ago - do those of you who used the app think the information contained in it will still be useful next year? ie is it mainly stuff about the history of towns etc (and that is not going to change!) or is it heavily weighted towards detours and route problems that may no longer exist?

I walked the Plata this March and found the app very useful. As a rule, I checked this Forum for current information on detours and open albergues. With the app and conversations with locals and any German (serious compliment as most German over-plan) you will have more information than you need.

 

[Noey]

I walked the Plata this March and found the app very useful. As a rule, I checked this Forum for current information on detours and open albergues. With the app and conversations with locals and any German (serious compliment as most German over-plan) you will have more information than you need.

The app is unavailable and I leave tomorrow. Is there any other app you heard about that was great?

 

[peregrina2000]

The app is unavailable and I leave tomorrow. Is there any other app you heard about that was great?

I would download the Eroski ap. It's just called Camino and it's free. It's in Spanish, but it gives distances and accommodations, restaurants, etc, so you should be able to get some use out of it even if you don't speak Spanish. (If I remember correctly, you're starting in Ourense, so look for the Camino Sanabres) Buen camino, Noey, and let us know how it goes for you! Laurie

 

[Noey]

I would download the Eroski ap. It's just called Camino and it's free. It's in Spanish, but it gives distances and accommodations, restaurants, etc, so you should be able to get some use out of it even if you don't speak Spanish. (If I remember correctly, you're starting in Ourense, so look for the Camino Sanabres) Buen camino, Noey, and let us know how it goes for you! Laurie

Thank you! Beginning today!

 

[Anniesantiago]

I love Eroski!
But I didn't know they had an app.
Thanks Laurie.
Buen Camino, Noey!

 

[gracethepilgrim]

I'm leaving Sevilla tomorrow for a quick week on VdlP. Armed with jirits accom list and Melanie's app. Hope to meet a couple of others. The CPI was very quiet early October.

 

[gracethepilgrim]

Oops Annie I meant to add that I also have the Eroski app.