I think I've found my favourite albergue

[andywild]

Wandered by chance into a small albergue 12km after Leon in a place called Oncina de la Valdoncina.. the albergue is called El pajar... It turns out not only is the albergue amazing.. the owners are beyond awesome and he has a music studio out the back and loves everyone to play/sing etc...

 

[Stewpot]

So are you rocking orl just chilling. We are enjoying your blog; keep it up

 

[andywild]

I'm just chilling while everyone plays..
Manolo the owner has just whipped out a piano !!

 

[JillGat]

YES! My favorite last year, too! There were only two other pilgrims who discovered it the same time I did. When I was there, there was a kitten nursing on a dog. The couple were fantastic, the setting and ambiente, perfect. They weren't in any guidebooks last year, so I hope they are now.

 

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[Anamiri]

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That is the most gorgeous thing.
what with the animals and the music I've earmarked to stay here next year!
My husband has been considering carrying his guitar (I have warned him, if he chooses to take it, he has to carry it). My guess if it gets too heavy he'll send his bag on, but carry his guitar.

 

[HeidiElizabeth]

Do they have a violin...?! I’ve wondered how I can go one month without a violin...

 

[Aysen Mustafa]

Definitely on my visit list now, I wish I could sing or play something.

 

[JillGat]

When I was there, the very nice young hospitalera made dinner for us, too. I guess because it isn't that far from Leon, and is on the alternate path, it doesn't get busy. But I loved that alternate route and I would make a point to stay here again.

 

[Bonita]

Wonderful pictures.

 

[JillGat]

Okay, here's a few more from this albergue, the hospitalero with the favorite kitten, one of the unusual cave houses in the town, leaving on the early morning camino.

 

[lavender girl]

today I am in Virgen Del Camino it is 5am and have been wondering where to stay next. You have just answered my question! My Camino is all about going slow and ‘smelling the roses’ (my health and age demand this) The Camino always answers my prayers. Small miracles make their daily appearance. My Camino is a place where magic happens.
Thank you
Buen Camino

 

[JillGat]

Be sure to pay attention to the turn off to the alternate route to get to this albergue. You will love it!

 

[Mark Di Marzio]

This sounds absolutely amazing . I am a musician and have walked the Camino a few times and was a hospitelero at Vercuanos last October but have never heard of this albergue . I am hoping to walk again -from Sahagun to Santiago in late September this year if things work out , and I will definately look out for this oasis. Is it on an alternative route out of Leon ? Thanks so much for posting about it . Cheers

 

[Mark Di Marzio]

Sorry for the typo .. I meant Bercianos

 

[Mark Di Marzio]

Be sure to pay attention to the turn off to the alternate route to get to this albergue. You will love it!

Can I ask where the turn off to the alternative route to 'El Pajar' music albergue is -how I can find it if I am coming from Leon ? Thankyou kindly

 

[JillGat]

today I am in Virgen Del Camino it is 5am and have been wondering where to stay next. You have just answered my question! My Camino is all about going slow and ‘smelling the roses’ (my health and age demand this) The Camino always answers my prayers. Small miracles make their daily appearance. My Camino is a place where magic happens.
Thank you
Buen Camino

Did you make it there?

 

[JillGat]

Can I ask where the turn off to the alternative route to 'El Pajar' music albergue is -how I can find it if I am coming from Leon ? Thankyou kindly

200 meters after leaving Virgen del Camino, you will have two choices for the route to take. Watch for this junction. You should turn off to the left onto a gravel road for this preferred, alternate way. Ignore the later confusing arrows that try to direct you back to the right. You will go through the village of Fresno de Camino and soon after will arrive in Oncina de la Valdoncina, which is where El Pajar is. When I was there last fall, I found it by the guitar hanging out the top story window.

 

[Mark Di Marzio]

Thankyou !