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Camino Way markers in Bronze
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
JustJack
Guillena - municipal albergue still closed?
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JustJack
Recommended Seville accommodation for first two nights?
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Planning again - VdlP & Sanabrés (from Zamora)
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LIVE from the Camino Camino Sanabres 2023
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  • Tags credencial/sellos/compostela
    • Compostela - If starting from Ourense
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    La Plata in 20k stages?
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    JustJack
    Flying into Seville, flying home from ??
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    Anniesantiago
    thepacman
    LIVE from the Camino Via de la Plata
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    JennyH94
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    About VDLP route
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    Jan Jones
    JustJack
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    • Easter Sunday 2024 - March 31. What does this mean?
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    JustJack
    South/central Spain in April versus September (aside from weather)
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    Sydney Peregrinos
    geraldkelly
    Report on walking the Vía from Zamora in May / June 2023
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    Corned Beef
    Corned Beef
    JustJack
    The need to prebook accommodation for the first few nights from Seville in September?
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    Rita Flower
    Rita Flower
    Bradypus
  • Tags dogs & other creatures
    • New albergue with stables to open in Piñor
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    geraldkelly
    geraldkelly
    frbobs
    From Zamora: Sanabres or VdLP to Frances in Astorga?
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    Philtration
    Philtration
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    J
    November weather
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    trecile
    trecile
    dd581
    Family Camino from A Gudiña
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    dd581
    dd581
    Luka
    LIVE from the Camino Puebla de Sanabria - Finisterre
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    Caomhin O Fearghaill
    Caomhin O Fearghaill
    JustJack
    Scenic 100km on southern part of Via de la plata?
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    islandwalker
    islandwalker
    Frogatthefarriers
  • Tags water/hydration
    • Which water?
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    KariannNor
    KariannNor
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    Willdtrout
    Start VDP on the coast south of Sevilla?
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    JabbaPapa
    JabbaPapa
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  • Tags bicycling
    • E bike Battery charging on the Plata
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    dick bird
    dick bird
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    • Name of Dog at Oseira?
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    • Should I get a stamp in Ourense?(from ourense to Santiago)
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    Richard Smith
    Richard Smith
    Luka
    How busy is Ourense - Santiago in August?
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    geraldkelly
    geraldkelly
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    Steffan
    Cycling the camino from Mid August - But where? Via de la Plata, Ruta de Lana, Camino Olvidado? (Edit: The winner is Via Francigena)
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    Corned Beef
    Corned Beef
    Roger0704
    Question about Via de La Plata from Merida starting November 02, 2023
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    Alister M
    Alister M
    Peter Nordberg
    Starting from Sevilla in September
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    WalkingInGers
    WalkingInGers
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    Swimming?
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    Pathfinder075
    Pathfinder075
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    Camino Sanabres from Ourense - weather in early May
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    M2ME
    M2ME
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    Corned Beef
    Salamanca Rest Day: Your tips
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    darcelona
    Albertagirl
    LIVE from the Camino Third time on Via de la Plata this April
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    Albertagirl
    Corned Beef
    Padornelo Tunnel
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    geraldkelly
    geraldkelly
    Vendee52
  • Tags bicycling
    • Cycling stages on VdlP: How to Make the Most of Your Journey
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    Vendee52
    Vendee52
    Lindsay53
    Observations on the Camino
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    Rita Flower
    Rita Flower
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    Camino Inglés Walking Holiday - UK
    St James' Way - Self-guided 4-7 day Walking Packages, Reading to Southampton, 110 kms
    Luka
    Puebla de Sanabria - albergue Casa Luz
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    geraldkelly
    geraldkelly
    ward4e
    Round 3 - Back on the way again - Rock to Rock.
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    ward4e
    ward4e
    Luka
  • Tags dogs & other creatures
    • Alert Pilgrim bitten by a dog on stage to Zamora
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    Shona
    Shona
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  • Tags bicycling
    • A Newbie
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    Lindsay53
    LIVE from the Camino The Camino Provides
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    Lindsay53
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    Luka
    Oseira - Lalín?
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    Luka
    Luka
    Rita Flower
    Autumn 2022 on the Via - Overview and costs.
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    WalkingInGers
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    ivar
  • Tags landmarks
    • Xunta is fixing up the Albergue at monasterio de Oseira
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    Temperatures (or water supply) on VdlP may cause albergue to close
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    khiker9
    Via de la Plata/Sanabres
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    GraemeHall
    GraemeHall
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    The 9th edition the Lightfoot Guide will let you complete the journey your way.
    jennysa
    Gpx tracks for Sanabres
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    Not finding a bed from Cea on
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    Camino App
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
    LTfit
    Albergue Los Santos de Maimosa closed till July.
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    Rita Flower
    Rita Flower
    JamesGeier
    Camino Sanabres - blankets provided in albergues?
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    Rita Flower
    Rita Flower
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    LTfit
    Albergue closure Almadén de la Plata
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    OzAnnie
    OzAnnie
    craiger1511
    Did you meet a peregrino from Texas and his daughter on the VdlP this June?
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    craiger1511
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    Jo Jo
    Starting your Camino from Sevilla: Tips on Avoiding Urban Walks
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    Dermo
    Exploring Via de La Pata - A Hidden Gem to Visit
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    Texas Walker
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    LIVE from the Camino Semana Santa 2021/2023 on the Sanabres
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    El Cascayal
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    Suggestions for two weeks on the VdlP?
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    Marcus-UK
    HeyRobin
    Need help deciding where to go
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    Albertagirl
    Bradypus
    Benavente albergue reopens today
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    Bradypus
    Bradypus
    jony jony
    Cycling the Via de la Plata in September .....if possible .
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    Corned Beef
    Corned Beef
    Madrood
  • Tags accommodation-general
    • Albergue Via de la Plata - San Gil. Anyone stayed here?
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    Madrood
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    quisiera informacion de trafico [Bus from Castilblanco to Almadén]
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    geraldkelly
    Caparra walking and accommodation options
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    peregringo1
    HeyRobin
    Highlights of Via de la Plata
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    nmont
    Sanabres 2023 03
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    nmont
    nmont
    HeidiL
    Starting in Merida February 18th
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    HeidiL
    HeidiL
    The Shell Toucher All Weather Camino Sling Bag
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    Private room and bath required.
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    Richo
    Richo
    JamesGeier
    Seville Easter weekend - getting a stamp at the cathedral
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
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    VDLP and Sanabres
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    peregrino_tom
    Damien Reynolds
    Last Minute VDLP with no planning, where credencial, which train station to arrive?
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    Damien Reynolds
    Damien Reynolds
    Anna-Marie
    Pilgrim blessing in Seville
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    MesaWalker
    MesaWalker
    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
    Daniel Beaumont
    Camino Via de la Plata: 30 Day Journal - May/June 2019
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    Starting Via de la Plata & Sanabres on April 20, 2023
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    Karin309
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    90 days to go and feeling nervous
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  • Tags water/hydration
    • VdlP water
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    ward4e
    Robo
  • Tags albergue life
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    • What did you love best about walking la Plata?
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    MesaWalker
    MesaWalker
    Karin309
    Sanabres over Laza or Verin?
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    alansykes
    alansykes
    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

    €83,-
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    • Sleeping bag on VdlP April & May
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    Fuertebrazos
    Ukrainian flag colors on VdlP guide markers?
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    Mikel Olivares
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    Zamora to Santiago via Sanabres
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    Sevilla
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    Via de La Plata
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    El Cascayal
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  • Tags phones/apps/gps/maps
    • Strava heat maps
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    Robo
  • Tags fiestas/holidays/markets
    • Sevilla during Semana Santa - To Avoid or Not?
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    kathyandthomas
    Walking the Camino Sanabres: Easy to Follow Way Marking
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    ward4e
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  • Tags fiestas/holidays/markets
    • Via de la Plata Semana Santa
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    sharon w
    sharon w
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    Lightfoot Guide to via Francigena
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    Lugos in Two Weeks
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    Tincatinker
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    Kev&Kath
    Kev&Kath
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    Camino Chrissy
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    Finding Private and Public Albergues for the Last 100km Walk to SdC in May
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    LaurenT
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    Accommodation on the VdlP: Do I need to book private?
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    Sydney Peregrinos
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
    Robo
  • Tags food & drink
    • VdlP Food Recommendations - A Serious Question
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    Babyboomergirl
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    Anyone starting out of Salamanca?
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    MaryLynn
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    Best Camino Apps for iPhone Users
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    Noud Jacobs
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  • Tags rain/sun protection
    • Opinions on EuroSchirm Hiking Umbrella for March/April Sevillia Hike
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    Pilgrim1960
    Weather in March and April along Via de la Plata
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    rainforestgirl
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