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Leaving Alicante is quite straight forward, following a main road, Avenida de Aguilera, until taking a right at the cemetery sign. The signage is excellent. Do take water, there's a couple florist shops and a bar by the cemetery where you might refill. I ended up asking for water at one of the houses along the way and they were happy to provide.Great to hear @federico ! I will be leaving in about 3 weeks and am also planning on staying in Novelda and probably Villena. How was it getting out of Alicante?
Look forward to any suggestions you may have.
Buen Camino!
I am also leaving in early April. Please bring your earplugs because I am the champion snorer for Britain (not a joke).Great to hear @federico ! I will be leaving in about 3 weeks and am also planning on staying in Novelda and probably Villena. How was it getting out of Alicante?
Look forward to any suggestions you may have.
Buen Camino!
I am also leaving in early April. Please bring your earplugs because I am the champion snorer for Britain (not a joke).
I am also leaving in early April. Please bring your earplugs because I am the champion snorer for Britain (not a joke).
I start on 3 April from AlicanteMuch as I would like to meet you, I hope we don't coincide at an albergue! I step out on 7 April.
Everyone likes me during the daylight hoursMy first day on the road will be March 28th so I don't think our paths will cross although I wouldn't mind if it were during the day
Watching your posts with interest - you are helping us to make up our minds for May this year. How is the weather so far?Second day on Ruta de la Lana, Novelda to Villena. What a joy this walk is. Novelda has an incredible albergue, such luxury. I was the 5th pilgrim this year. Counted 58 for last year and they seemed equally divided between Sureste and Lana. The markings have been great except they can be a bit thin in cities, good to have a backup GPS map.
Perfect walking weather so far. Saw 5 castles today and 105 rabbits (well, an estimate). Looking forward to the days ahead. Almansa tomorrow.
Let me know if you have questions about the route. I've been using Kevin O'Brien's guide (thank you very much) as well as the association's 2-part guide, that have been referenced in other threads. And Alan Sykes commentary will be useful down the way.
The weather has been perfect. Cool mornings, clear skies, warm afternoons. Albergues have been chilly.Watching your posts with interest - you are helping us to make up our minds for May this year. How is the weather so far?
This camino has been different that way. I recommend the Albergue in Sigüenza, friendly owners, new place with pilgrim thoughtful design. 4 rooms, mine had 3 double bunks, bathroom, small kitchen (large well equipped kitchen downstairs by the common room), balcony with clothes line, beautiful view of the hills. Quite amazing. A good breakfast is 4€, but I left early.What luxury, pillows, sheets and blankets! I don´t want to push my luck so will take one and anyway, I might walk along the Francés for a few days after arriving in Burgos , at least if I have a few spare days over.
Late August from Valencia — you must love walking in very hot weather. I would wilt quickly, so you must be more like my hot weather fan friend @LTfit.Really appreciate your accounts. They will be very useful for me when I start from Valencia in late August. Always good when the weather is on your side.
Ah, Thanks for the update Frederico -Route change; at Villaescusa de Palositos between Salmeron and Viana de Mondejar there was a landowner that had gated the road but the camino had gone through anyway. That's no longer the case. Now all the signage directs you to go around the property. The signage that redirects occurs before the gate so I wasn't aware until later. It adds another 2-3 kms to the day, significant since this is a fairly rugged stage.
Thanks for the update Federico, would you have gone over the fence if you hadn't missed it? I'm leaving with my son in May - and am debating... thanks! - John PRoute change; at Villaescusa de Palositos between Salmeron and Viana de Mondejar there was a landowner that had gated the road but the camino had gone through anyway. That's no longer the case. Now all the signage directs you to go around the property. The signage that redirects occurs before the gate so I wasn't aware until later. It adds another 2-3 kms to the day, significant since this is a fairly rugged stage.
I jumped the fence in October, on the advice of hospitaleros Pepe in Villaconejos and Luis in Cuenca. The block over the cañada real is completely illegal. This is my wikiloc of the day ( a very beautiful one), with pics of where and how to cross the blocks:Ah, Thanks for the update Frederico -
Thanks for the update Federico, would you have gone over the fence if you hadn't missed it? I'm leaving with my son in May - and am debating... thanks! - John P
Thanks Alan! - I'm game to jumpingI jumped the fence in October, on the advice of hospitaleros Pepe in Villaconejos and Luis in Cuenca. The block over the cañada real is completely illegal. This is my wikiloc of the day ( a very beautiful one), with pics of where and how to cross the blocks:
Salmerón to Viana de Mondéjar vía Villaescusa de los Palositos, Ruta de la Lana
Salmerón to Viana de Mondéjar vía Villaescusa de los Palositos, Ruta de la Lana Hiking trail in Salmerón, Castilla-La Mancha (España). Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community.www.wikiloc.com
Where did you stay in Villena Frederico?Second day on Ruta de la Lana, Novelda to Villena. What a joy this walk is. Novelda has an incredible albergue, such luxury. I was the 5th pilgrim this year. Counted 58 for last year and they seemed equally divided between Sureste and Lana. The markings have been great except they can be a bit thin in cities, good to have a backup GPS map.
Perfect walking weather so far. Saw 5 castles today and 105 rabbits (well, an estimate). Looking forward to the days ahead. Almansa tomorrow.
Let me know if you have questions about the route. I've been using Kevin O'Brien's guide (thank you very much) as well as the association's 2-part guide, that have been referenced in other threads. And Alan Sykes commentary will be useful down the way.
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