On another thread, some of us were talking about the difficulty of getting the guidebook to the Camino de Levante written by the Valencia Association, for US pilgrims in particular. Here´s one solution that Vanessa, one of the owners of the Pensión Paris, has offered.
If you give her a couple of weeks notice, she will be happy to go buy the guide for you and have it waiting in the pensión when you arrive. Make sure to tell her whether you want the English version (2009) or the newer Spanish version (2013). Though the English version is obviously more outdated, I´ve been told that it comes with an updated set of maps. Vanessa is hoping to work out some kind of more formal arrangement with the Association in terms of being a point of sale, but this is a first step.
In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.
This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com Buen camino to all the Levante pilgrims, I would love to go back! Someday, someday.... Laurie
If you give her a couple of weeks notice, she will be happy to go buy the guide for you and have it waiting in the pensión when you arrive. Make sure to tell her whether you want the English version (2009) or the newer Spanish version (2013). Though the English version is obviously more outdated, I´ve been told that it comes with an updated set of maps. Vanessa is hoping to work out some kind of more formal arrangement with the Association in terms of being a point of sale, but this is a first step.
In addition, when you write to the Pensión Paris for a reservation, indicating that you are a pilgrim, 2 € per night will be taken off the price.
This is a spotless, well located, family run pensión (That´s my shirt drying on the balcony ). You can contact them at info@pensionparis.com Buen camino to all the Levante pilgrims, I would love to go back! Someday, someday.... Laurie