Via De La PLata

[norfolk-keith]

Good day fellow pilgrims and friends.
I have a request that I hope there is someone out there who can help.
After completing my last Camino France I have decided that I have at least one more left in these legs so I'm planning walking the De La Plata.
I've tried scrolling online for the past couple of hours searching for the best route guide but I'm at a loss. I was hoping John Brierley had one but he hasn't, so is there any pilgrims past or present that can recommend a guide book like the Brierley type I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks
Keith

 

[SabsP]

Good day fellow pilgrims and friends.
I have a request that I hope there is someone out there who can help.
After completing my last Camino France I have decided that I have at least one more left in these legs so I'm planning walking the De La Plata.
I've tried scrolling online for the past couple of hours searching for the best route guide but I'm at a loss. I was hoping John Brierley had one but he hasn't, so is there any pilgrims past or present that can recommend a guide book like the Brierley type I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks
Keith

Maybe this one by Gerald Kelly?

2023 edition: Walking Guide to the VIA DE LA PLATA and the CAMINO SANABRES

The 2023 edition is currently sold out. I should have the 2024 edition ready to ship about mid September. It includes the following: - Updated and improved maps - Notes on the towns and villages you'll pass through - Route descriptions and distances - Altitude profiles - Pilgrim accommodation -...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

He is also a member of his forum.

And then there is also the informative site from Gronze.

Vía de la Plata | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

La Vía de la Plata (o Camino de la Plata) es el más importante Camino de Santiago desde el sur peninsular. Hoy en día se considera Sevilla como la ciudad de inicio, y el itinerario tiene su origen en distintas calzadas romanas que en el medievo aprovecharon los peregrinos. Se caracteriza por las...

www.gronze.com

 

[alexwalker]

I think you will come a good way with the VdlP app from @wisepilgrim .

 

[rojasa]

I am researching the VdlP as well; Gerald Kelly, mentioned above, keeps his guide up to date and is a great resource. (He just walked it again this summer, and recently announced the updated free guide is available on his website: https://www.viadelaplataguide.net .) Just throwing out there, if you use FB, he has a page that often posts from people walking "live" with current information (albergue status; weather; food/drink/pharmacy options, etc.). Wise Pilgrim does an excellent job on its app for this route (as always). These options are more straightforward and less philosophical than the guides John Brierley (RIP) produced, but they are just as helpful, IMHO. Buen camino!

 

[Corned Beef]

I've just finished VDLP/Sanabres and another vote for @geraldkelly and his guide. It was updated this year.

It's a lonely sort of journey and I hardly saw any pilgrims and they were usually on their own and in the distance. Have a lot of reading material with you.

 

[Robo]

Good day fellow pilgrims and friends.
I have a request that I hope there is someone out there who can help.
After completing my last Camino France I have decided that I have at least one more left in these legs so I'm planning walking the De La Plata.
I've tried scrolling online for the past couple of hours searching for the best route guide but I'm at a loss. I was hoping John Brierley had one but he hasn't, so is there any pilgrims past or present that can recommend a guide book like the Brierley type I would really appreciate it.
Many thanks
Keith

I walked the VdlP in April this year. (though North to Astorga not the Sanabres)
I carried a Guide from Gerald Kelly and WisePilgrim.
Though I found myself referring most to Gronze.
And google maps for bars/cafes etc!
I managed to keep my stages at 20-25 kms mostly.
If you want to see what it's like I have a day by day blog here with videos and photos.

Daily Blog with video: https://robscamino.com/day-1-seville-to-santiponce-videos/
Daily photo Gallery: https://robscamino.com/seville-to-santiponce-gallery/

Feel free to reach out with any questions. It's a great route.

 

[Lindsay53]

I second the Gerald Kelly and Wise Pilgrim apps. I used both on the Via in April/May this year and found them excellent.

 

[GlaminoGal]

Agree re Wise Pilgrim app which has GPS, offline map use and you can break down stages, distances etc. Not quite JB but holds his spirit.

 

[norfolk-keith]

I second the Gerald Kelly and Wise Pilgrim apps. I used both on the Via in April/May this year and found them excellent.

Thanks Robo

 

[norfolk-keith]

I walked the VdlP in April this year. (though North to Astorga not the Sanabres)
I carried a Guide from Gerald Kelly and WisePilgrim.
Though I found myself referring most to Gronze.
And google maps for bars/cafes etc!
I managed to keep my stages at 20-25 kms mostly.
If you want to see what it's like I have a day by day blog here with videos and photos.

Daily Blog with video: https://robscamino.com/day-1-seville-to-santiponce-videos/
Daily photo Gallery: https://robscamino.com/seville-to-santiponce-gallery/

Feel free to reach out with any questions. It's a great route.

Hi a
I've just spent the past couple of hours going through your daily blog and photos, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your daily diary and it's really given me the reason to walk the VDLP to the Camino Portugese.
Thanks very much.
I do have a couple of questions though:
Are there enough clear signpost, shells or other Camino directions on the route.
Is there a travel passport you stamp along the way and if there is did you get it in Saville
Once again thanks for your support Robbo