Just "re-worked" my Primitivo trek and I'm intrigued by the monastary in Corellana. Has anyone stayed there recently? Is it actually AT the monastary, or in a separate building? And do you know if there's food in town...like a bar or restaurant?
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Yup, I was there late July 2021, and I loved it!! There's a kitchen there as well, and I cooked dinner with another pilgrim (with food we picked up at the small shop in town). But like @peregrina2000 said, there are bars and restaurants in the area as well.I stayed there several years ago, but I know @NadineK was there recently and enjoyed it. The albergue is located in the building of the monastery proper. There are several restaurants and bars in town. You can reserve via whatsapp at 34 635 48 59 32.
fine with ghosts for me!Yup, I was there late July 2021, and I loved it!! There's a kitchen there as well, and I cooked dinner with another pilgrim (with food we picked up at the small shop in town). But like @peregrina2000 said, there are bars and restaurants in the area as well.
It's a great and unique spot, plus I had the not-entirely-rare experience of a possible ghost encounter that night (but, that's another story for another time)...
fine with ghosts for me!
It's a really interesting place to stay. You may get a tour of the church if you ask the hospitaleros. It's a fascinating monastery, gearing up for its 1000th anniversary in 2024. Definitely a good place to support! https://monasteriodecornellana.es/
Nadine, liked your video on the CP. I leave for Oviedo in 8 days. How long was that first day to get to Cornella and how well does the Hospitilero at the Monestary speak English. My Spanish is ok but on the phone could be a little choppy....I'd like to make a reservationYup, I was there late July 2021, and I loved it!! There's a kitchen there as well, and I cooked dinner with another pilgrim (with food we picked up at the small shop in town). But like @peregrina2000 said, there are bars and restaurants in the area as well.
It's a great and unique spot, plus I had the not-entirely-rare experience of a possible ghost encounter that night (but, that's another story for another time)...
Hi El Lechero! The stage from Oviedo to Cornellana is LONG, especially for a first day. I think I clocked in at just under 40km... 37 or 38. I'd been doing a lot of hiking in the states before leaving for my Camino, so I wasn't too daunted by the big day, and yet, at the end of it, my legs were very tired and I had a small blister. Generally I'd recommend that pilgrims wanting to stay at the monastery in Cornellana to do two smaller first stages: you could spend a leisurely morning Oviedo and then walk 11.7km to Escamplero, and then Escamplero to Cornellana is about 24km. Something to consider if you have the time! (or, go for the long day. A few other pilgrims I'd met that night did as well!)Nadine, liked your video on the CP. I leave for Oviedo in 8 days. How long was that first day to get to Cornella and how well does the Hospitilero at the Monestary speak English. My Spanish is ok but on the phone could be a little choppy....I'd like to make a reservation
Oh yes, I am first staying at Paladine...no worries!!!Hi El Lechero! The stage from Oviedo to Cornellana is LONG, especially for a first day. I think I clocked in at just under 40km... 37 or 38. I'd been doing a lot of hiking in the states before leaving for my Camino, so I wasn't too daunted by the big day, and yet, at the end of it, my legs were very tired and I had a small blister. Generally I'd recommend that pilgrims wanting to stay at the monastery in Cornellana to do two smaller first stages: you could spend a leisurely morning Oviedo and then walk 11.7km to Escamplero, and then Escamplero to Cornellana is about 24km. Something to consider if you have the time! (or, go for the long day. A few other pilgrims I'd met that night did as well!)
I reserved at the monastery using WhatsApp, the number is 34 635 48 59 32. (if you're not familiar with the app, it's basically a messaging app and you can just use google translate to write out your message in Spanish. It's a really nice alternative if you're hesitant about speaking Spanish over the phone!)
We just stayed there last night and it was wonderful! It’s very clean and tranquil. Facing the monastery go to the right hand corner of the building and you will see a metal sliding gate with the albergue sign. Ring the bell and someone will let you in. There were 8 beds in each of the two open rooms… total of 5 people there last night. We loved it!Just "re-worked" my Primitivo trek and I'm intrigued by the monastary in Corellana. Has anyone stayed there recently? Is it actually AT the monastary, or in a separate building? And do you know if there's food in town...like a bar or restaurant?