Advice for Ourense

[Barry Coltham]

Hi I started walking in the via del la plata in Salamanca on 28 April and two days ago started developing shin splints in my left leg on the outside
I am now in vilavella - the climb into Galicia was really hard on the leg i have iced it and the swelling is slightly reduced but still painful mainly on the outside I don’t want to do permanent damage
I am thinking the best solution is to catch a bus to Ourense rest up and seek some medical advice then slowly finish the last 100km to Santiago - does anyone have any advice on accomodation in Ourense and medical advice

 

[jerbear]

There is a municple alburgue. I stay at hostal erixo. Bookin.com. Thermal baths. Very nice. Good luck.

 

[alhartman]

The climb out of Ourense is brutal as I remember. Similar to leaving Sanabria. Take a cab to the top!! Lots of up and down the rest of the way as well. Good luck

 

[Mournes]

Hi I started walking in the via del la plata in Salamanca on 28 April and two days ago started developing shin splints in my left leg on the outside
I am now in vilavella - the climb into Galicia was really hard on the leg i have iced it and the swelling is slightly reduced but still painful mainly on the outside I don’t want to do permanent damage
I am thinking the best solution is to catch a bus to Ourense rest up and seek some medical advice then slowly finish the last 100km to Santiago - does anyone have any advice on accomodation in Ourense and medical advice

 

[Mournes]

Hi Barry,Check out the web site Gronze it lists accommodation in Ourense.I stayed in a hotel but it was some years ago and I can' t remember the name.I don' t think you will have any difficulty finding medical attention.The Tourist Office should be able to assist you.It is ,indeed,a stiff climb on the camino out of Ourense.I hope you make a good recovery.Buen Camino

 

[tillyjones]

I stayed in a comfortable albergue on a main drag. I think before the municipal albergue. Ourense was one of my fonder memories. Definitely a nice place for a rest. Check out the hot baths...may prove therapeutic! But yes it was a surprising, steep climb to get out.

 

[Theatregal]

I stayed at Hotel Mino a couple of weeks ago (Papa Juan XXlll, 2, Ourense) Phone +34988217594. It was 30 euro for a single room - very comfortable with a cafe downstairs. There is an elevator. Good location for resuming the camino. A farmacia is always a good place to check in for advice - they would also have recommendations for a medical clinic if needed.

Hope you're on the mend quickly! As mentioned by others there are several steep climbs and descents along the last 100 km.