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I agree with Ltfit. There is so much history and culture in the section from Sevilla to Salamanca. The Roman mosaics in Italica and Merida are among the best in the world. Sevilla, Zafra, Cáceres, and Salamanca are fascinating cites/towns. The small towns along the route are very traditional and...
We are going Via Astorga and the Frances, as we want to experience both the quiet remoteness of the VDLP and the super hecticness of the Frances.
Although the gardens sound interesting.
Buen camino.
I will be cycling from Sevilla, but not leaving Sevilla till April 26.
Are you going Via Astorga to connect with Fances or via Ourense on the Sanabres?
I don't know anything about rain pants for biking. I feel like I should have them, but maybe it will be warm enough that quick drying pants will be enough.
We will find out soon enough.
Where do you get a Camigas patch?
I believe you should take rain pants. Last year it rained 7 (more or less) straight days in April.
I might see you along the way. I will be biking, but promise to ring my bell.
hi John
Thanks for the info. I'm probably taking my own bike, which is a bit of a complication. I am short and often rental bikes don't work got me.
Buen camino.
I wish I could join you as I would love to get on the Way. But I am starting out in my bike in April 2017.
Have a wonderful time, and post updates on the route, please.
The Via de la Plata goes from Sevilla to Astorga (might actually go to Leon) The Sanabres is a variation that splits at Granja de Moreruela and goes to Santiago via Ourense.
It seems more pilgrims take the Sanabres alternative.
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