Montamarta accommodations?

[MileHighPair]

A post on the APOC Facebook page from folks currently walking the VdlP indicates there are no housing options open for business in Montamarta. It is over 40 Km from Zamora to Granja de Moreruela, which is more than we can do. Is there anyone who can provide alternatives for this stretch? We know we could get a taxi out of Zamora, but we are hoping to find a way to avoid that option!
Thanks!

 

[peregrina2000]

Gronze has a list of places after Montamarta that might work.

http://www.gronze.com/etapa/montamarta/granja-moreruela

Are you on the Camino now? There are several casas rurales in Montamarta, I've stayed in the Casa del Sastre and there are also apparently a few more:

http://www.gronze.com/etapa/zamora/montamarta

But I would be surprised to hear that the albergue is closed, is that what they are saying? The Montamarta albergue has been refurbished and is reported to be in much better shape than it was years ago.

 

[MileHighPair]

We will be starting in Merida soon, so it will still be a while before we get to Montamarta. They definitely said that the Municiple was closed when they were there a couple of days ago. The Forum Spreadsheet for the VdlP says the Municiple there is closed Nov - Feb, so maybe they are just opening later this spring? Thanks for the info.

 

[Donna Sch]

http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/albergue-de-peregrinos-de-riego-del-camino This suggests that the albergue in Riego del Camino is open all year. That is about 31 km. Still a long walk but not as bad.
Otherwise I have found this in Montamarta http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/apa...e60f;dcid=12;src=clp;openedLpRecProp=1;ccpi=1

 

[Alexandra]

A post on the APOC Facebook page from folks currently walking the VdlP indicates there are no housing options open for business in Montamarta. It is over 40 Km from Zamora to Granja de Moreruela, which is more than we can do. Is there anyone who can provide alternatives for this stretch? We know we could get a taxi out of Zamora, but we are hoping to find a way to avoid that option!
Thanks!

In October 2012 I stayed at Casa Rural El Brunedo........there were 2 rooms available , plus a very nice bathroom. This place is on the main road, as I walked in to Montamarta......I think it is the N 630. At the time it was 20E for a single, plus 3E for laundry. There was also a small sitting room, plus tea and coffee facilities. Of course, things could have changed since I walked through Montamarta.
Buen Camino. Sandra

 

[camino07]

Also ask at the "disco" bar/restaurant on the main road down from the Albergue. Twice I have been taken to house nearby to stay. Given the keys and had the whole house to myself.

 

[nalod]

Just checked my notes I stayed in Montamarta on the 24 Feb in El Tro Bartalo 20 euro for a private with breakfast(you get the key in local supermarket, they also seem to own the restaurant where they recommend you to eat, the place where you leave the town on the main road is probably better). The new municipal Albergue is closed.There is no problem with reasonable priced places.

 

[MileHighPair]

Thank you all for the great suggestions. We know that "the Camino will provide" and will walk with confidence and peace. Even with that confidence, out limited walking range is always in the back of our mind as we approach the VdlP. So we will continue to walk in faith and do a bit of planning. This forum is part of the confidence we have, seeing all the different ways the food and shelter is always available!

 

[nalod]

Thank you all for the great suggestions. We know that "the Camino will provide" and will walk with confidence and peace. Even with that confidence, out limited walking range is always in the back of our mind as we approach the VdlP. So we will continue to walk in faith and do a bit of planning. This forum is part of the confidence we have, seeing all the different ways the food and shelter is always available!

One piece of extra advice re:this stretch there are A NUMBER OF DAYS WITHOUT A BANK MACHINE, I ran into a problem, so for a few days have some extra cash (safely in money belt) Dermot

 

[peregrina2000]

Just checked my notes I stayed in Montamarta on the 24 Feb in El Tro Bartalo 20 euro for a private with breakfast there are a number of similar alternatives all similar price and probably better. The new municipal Albergue is closed.There is no problem with reasonable priced places.

Hi, nalod, do you know why they closed the municipal albergue?

 

[Magwood]

I stayed at the municipal last May. It was left unlocked and the hospitalero visited later in the afternoon to register and take payment.

 

[nalod]

Hi, nalod, do you know why they closed the municipal albergue?

I went to it because someone told me it was open. It has a notice on it to say it is closed since I think Nov or Dec. I could not find a reason for its closure.

I have spoken to another pilgrim that walked the route a few days before me and he found El Tro Bartolo fairly aggressive in their "marketing techniques" picking him up on the road and driving him to their accom. Also I asked them about a restaurant I wanted to eat in, they told me it was closed but recommended another that they seem to own. Following morning I passed by the"closed restaurant" it was open.

 

[nalod]

I would not normally put photographs into a post like this but this I think fits in. It was taken before sunrise, with a full moon leaving Montamarta.

 

[SYates]

The municipal albergue in Montamarta is closed 'until summer' Camino rumour has it that it is to give more income opportunities to private accommodation. If you think about the current economical situation in Spain and the very limited income opportunities in many regions the Via de la Plata crosses that is understandable. For those interested, I am posting nearly live updates here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...es-via-de-la-plata-february-abril-2016.38377/ on the forum. Hope it helps and Buen Camino! SY

 

[SYates]

Forgot to add, new Plata updates will be posted soon that include the Montamrata stage ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi,

A post on the APOC Facebook page from folks currently walking the VdlP indicates there are no housing options open for business in Montamarta. It is over 40 Km from Zamora to Granja de Moreruela, which is more than we can do. Is there anyone who can provide alternatives for this stretch? We know we could get a taxi out of Zamora, but we are hoping to find a way to avoid that option!
Thanks!

Hi,

I stayed in Montamarta 3 days ago and the Albergue there is open.

Gerald

 

[SYates]

Hi,


Hi,

I stayed in Montamarta 3 days ago and the Albergue there is open.

Gerald

Hi Gerald! Where are you now? SY

 

[geraldkelly]

Hi Gerald! Where are you now? SY

Hi

I'm in Bandeira now, slept in Silleda last night. Tomorrow Santiago!

I'll post more info when I get my laptop, it's difficult to use this site on my mobile.

Gerald

 

[SYates]

I am here until Monday morning, perhaps we see each other! SY