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On the VDLP (I haven't walked the Sanabres), you really should plan an extra day in Merida, in addition to Seville and Salamanca.where else would you recommend we spend more time (as in a day or two) on the VdlP
I agree with @C clearly - Sevilla and Merida... imo need time, so much to see.. Other places that have lots to see are Zamora and Caceres.. Zamora has some beautiful photo ops.. If you arrive late and tired... you'll miss out.On the VDLP (I haven't walked the Sanabres), you really should plan an extra day in Merida, in addition to Seville and Salamanca.
If you can't walk long distances, you may want to reconsider walking the VdeP.
Pat, In Fuente de Cantos the name of the accommodation you’re trying to recall is: Apartamentos El Zaguán de la plata.And if you are spending the night in Fuente de Cantos there is lovely private accomodation. I have to appeal to OzAnnie for the name, or get back to you when I find it. But is was really lovely, washing could be handed over to the owner, nice relaxing setting and breakfast included. (Annie, help me out??)
Do not miss the donativo albergue at Fuenteroble.
I suggest that you review this thread for ideas:We have already planned more than an overnight in Salamanca, and we have visited Sevilla and look forward to exploring more that beautiful city.
So the question is: where else would you recommend we spend more time (as in a day or two) on the VdlP and the Sanabrés?
If you start a separate thread for this question (or find an existing thread on the same topic and add it there), you'll build a resource for everyone who's interested in this topic, rather than a discussion that's specific to your camino.P.S.: expect more questions about how to shorten otherwise long stages on the VdlP!
Pat, In Fuente de Cantos the name of the accommodation you’re trying to recall is: Apartamentos El Zaguán de la plata.
It’s in ‘gronze’. Pics below.
Vdlp has it all. Springtime is magical for flowers.
That was the one! Lovely. Rooms or shared accommodation available.Pat, In Fuente de Cantos the name of the accommodation you’re trying to recall is: Apartamentos El Zaguán de la plata.
It’s in ‘gronze’. Pics below.
Vdlp has it all. Springtime is magical for flowers.
Definitely you should consider, but I think it is very do-able by people who don't want long distances - assuming that "long" means more than 30 km. If "long" is more than 25 km, then it gets more difficult. Also, there is a difference between "don't want" and "can't" and you need to understand where you lie. You seem to be two people, so the loneliness factor and concern for being alone in difficult circumstances should be taken care of. If you carry a phone, enjoy a challenge, and are flexible with your plans, there should be no problem to organize most of your days under 25 km. It is helpful if one of you is functional in Spanish.If you can't walk long distances, you may want to reconsider walking the VdeP.
If you can't walk long distances, you may want to reconsider walking the VdeP.
Would love to see your hip belt trailer as my weight carrying is also now restricted.Please do NOT reconsider! Use buses, taxis etc to fill in the gaps you cant walk and keep on truckin the bits you can! Over a number of years admittedlyI traversed Spain from Malaga to Bilbao doing just that! It was fantastic even tho the veedlepee bits tried to kill me on a number of occasions! I was only 65 when I first started camino (The Frances) and am now 82. So far, I still prefer the VDLP over the Frances and the Portuguese routes mainly because I like to avoid the crowds. I have even designed and built my own hip-belt trailer so's I can carry a tarp and extra water for sleeping out. Once I can acquire the wealth and the virus doesn't clog up my health I shall be off to re-do from Salamanca to Astorga. Ya gotta try the chocolate
Walk soft and stay safe.
The Malingerer.
PS If you get bored you can always read my poetry!
forgot to add that hip belt harness I bought from an outdoor shop but again can be cobbled up no problem.here tis! axle and wheels off a " yummy mummy's sports buggy"She kept the baby and I got the buggy which I promptly chopped for bits! the poles are my Terra nova unipods . The cross struts are broom handles cut down and held to poles with screws and clamps. (Jubilee clips ) (jubilee clips are screwed to broom handles) The rucksack is my Deuter 40+10. Whilst it is a faff to assemble for first run it comes down in a few minutes for field trip i.e. poles just unlock from each section, ruck unclips, wheels are quick release and it all goes in a medium holdall! Esmeralda bless her is Mk ii and Mki was the original chassis of the buggy. It is unbelievably light and strong. You can of course buy these things commercially and Radical Design are brilliant. Esme takes all the weight and is almost unnoticeable when striding along. The tyres are pneumatic which I prefer. There are also older threads on this forum. Have fun! Buen camino whichever way you go.
Walk soft and stay safe.
The Malingerer.
forgot to add that hip belt harness I bought from an outdoor shop but again can be cobbled up no problem.
The malingerer.
This statement makes me realise that I should have worded my query differently, and clearly separated the issue of "long" stages from the request for lovely places to stay longer and rest.
So my thanks to all the forum members who have already suggested places where more than an overnight would be warranted, and to @Raggy for indicating that there was already a thread on the subject (I obviously wasn't chosing the right keywords in my search of the forum).
As for the "long" stages: anything up to 20 to 25km per day would be ok, and stages such as 30 to 35km would be out of the question, in particular as Correos only offers its Paq Mochila service on the Sanabrés. In another thread, I will offer my planned itinerary for comments and scrutiny.
Thank you to @C clearly and @malingerer for confirming we should consider the VdlP, and the encouragement of all the other members of this forum.
I will also follow @Raggy 's suggestion and ask the moderators of the forum to merge this thread (if they see fit) with https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-for-spending-an-extra-day.32679/#post-669385
And as @C clearly nicely pointed out: "The secret is to have time". Fortunately, once we can start walking again, that is something we have: plenty of time!
¡Gracias por su ayuda!
¡Buen Camino!
Merrida is amazing and a couple of days there is required to really visit all the sites.In our confinement, we're planning 2021. There's nothing better than to look ahead and hopefully, turn dreams into reality.
We are tossing between walking the Caminho Português, which we were going to walk this year and for which we have a plan, and the VdlP.
For a number of reasons, mainly health ones (one of us can't walk long distances), we like to plan ahead and book. We know that removes a lot of the flexibility, but it gives us certainty, and the planning by asking questions on this forum allows us to factor in what otherwise flexibility would give us.
Such as places where we should stay more than an overnight.
We have already planned more than an overnight in Salamanca, and we have visited Sevilla and look forward to exploring more that beautiful city.
So the question is: where else would you recommend we spend more time (as in a day or two) on the VdlP and the Sanabrés?
Our plan is to start on or around 19 April 2021.
Thank you in advance!
Buen Camino!
Andrew and Rachel
P.S.: expect more questions about how to shorten otherwise long stages on the VdlP!
Scroll down to "Mérida >> Lisboa >> Cabo da Roca >> Cascais 10 jours de marche" on the page below. Links lead to diary entries on Pierre-Louis' Facebook page:I have not walked that far yet on the la plata, but I would like to see Badajoz. It’s a sidestep And I might take a bus if available just to say I‘ve been there.
Just an idea for you AJ, maybe once you come up with your tentative itinerary and plans, you might want to do a day by day “virtual Vdlp” much like @C clearly has done for the Sanabrés. If you posted one day at a time, many of us could join in and comment on the particular stage, things to do and see, recommended tweaks and detours, etc etc.
I have really enjoyed the Virtual Sanabrés and would love going back to the beginning in Sevilla and moving on from there.
I think it would take us 60 days...
I don’t think any of us are going anywhere in the next 60 days, but if you’re in a rush you could post two days at a time.
Having seen a couple of your other very detailed itineraries, I am sure this will be a great help for people who want to walk the Vdlp but who also want to keep the kms down. And there is a whole army of veterans who are poised to jump in with what we hope will be helpful comments, but which are also in many ways just opportunities for us to go back over our own memories of this glorious camino. And that is a very nice distraction in these times, so thanks AJ.You are so right, Laurie!
Ok, tomorrow (Australia time), I'll start our first stage.
I'm looking forward to this!!
Like many on this thread I loved the VdlP. I walked it this time last year and will walk it again someday. One place I would recommend is make the effort to get to is Caparra, if just for the photo opportunity at the Caparra Arch. For me bypassing Caparra would be like bypassing the Cruz de Ferro on the CF. I walked from Carcaboso to Asturias that day. The book said 28km, my GPS watch said closer to 31.Andrew and Rachel. That is certainly something to look forward to. Having done the VdlP, I would thoroughly recommend it. A few observations.
1, The VdlP is long, very long with a few long stretches. I agree with the towns / cities mentioned above also but, inevitably, you will have the odd occasion where you will feel the need to rest up that little bit longer and will likely have a few unplanned two night stays.
2. April is a nice month but you will likely be walking well into May. The VdlP is hot, it can be very hot in mid to late May. You need to be prepared for that heat, mentally as well as physically, especially if there are health challenges.
3. The VdlP is a relatively quiet Camino. There will be days when you will not meet other people along the way. I had that experience many times and, while it suited me, it doesn’t work for everyone.
4. As well as Albergues and hostels, there are some lovely quaint places to stay along the route if you feel like treating yourselves now and again.
I would go back to the VdlP in a heartbeat and I know that I will do it again some day. Just be well prepared for the conditions.
Buen Camino
Dave.
One place I would recommend is make the effort to get to is Caparra, if just for the photo opportunity at the Caparra Arch. For me bypassing Caparra would be like bypassing the Cruz de Ferro on the CF. I walked from Carcaboso to Asturias that day. The book said 28km, my GPS watch said closer to 31.
There are ways to do it in shorter bites. Also consider taxis or pick ups from Asturias. Oz Annie found a clever way to visit the ruins. It is an enjoyable day's walk. Good luck with your venture.
The Roman theatre in Merida. But there is much more to be seen in Merida.Thank you @Chris Aston !
The Roman ruins of Cáparra seem to be directly on the VdlP, so we'll make sure not to miss them. My plan is to stay at Oliva de Plasencia, so we should only be about 7km from Cáparra. I'll check out @OzAnnie 's clever way to visit the ruins.
¡Buen Camino!
I loved the setting. The gate has 4 arches, 2 north south and 2 east west. It was an old Roman trading site. If required, the are toilets and a vending machine dispensing cold drinks if you turn right at the arch and walk through the remaining ruins. Shelter out of the sun for a food stop!Since this all in front of me some day . Do you have maybe a small pic to wet the apetide?
Thank you @Chris Aston !
The Roman ruins of Cáparra seem to be directly on the VdlP, so we'll make sure not to miss them. My plan is to stay at Oliva de Plasencia, so we should only be about 7km from Cáparra. I'll check out @OzAnnie 's clever way to visit the ruins.
¡Buen Camino!
I’m not sure what @Chris Aston means ? about a clever way to visit the arch?We phoned Hostal Asturias from there and they had to do two runs as there was 13 of us. Great historical Centre and also comfortable Hostal with great food. 4 of us got a lift to Aldeneuva next morning and walked to the excellent Albergue at the entry to Calzada de Bejar.
That's certainly something I'll look into...so maybe Chris meant I was clever to get a taxi to the Hostal ?!
I had sort of planned to break this stage by staying at Oliva de P, but if the Asturias will come and pick us up at Caparra, It makes it easier for us!I’m not sure what method others who have stayed at Oliva de Placencia take to reach the Arch of Caparra. To my way of thinking- taking a right on that sealed road towards Oliva de P ... takes you in an ‘easterly??’ Direction / trail crossing road takes you direct to the arch.
A young chap who landed at our Hostal on foot later that night - said he’d taken the right turn at road. to Oliva de P - but as it was closed I believe.
AJ when the booking was made - they advise you to call them from the arch. When I was finished looking at the excavations I walked into the ‘centre ‘ which was staffed. They were happy to call Asturias for me. No problem at all.I had sort of planned to break this stage by staying at Oliva de P, but if the Asturias will come and pick us up at Caparra, It makes it easier for us!
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