New albergue: Medina d Rioseco

[Rebekah Scott]

The convent of Santa Clara in Medina de Rioseco is presently renovating a building formerly used by pilgrims on the Way to Santiago along the Camino de Madrid.

"Carrión" weekly reports that almost 200,000 Euros, much of it provided by area businesses as well as EU and Junta grants, will be used to recondition one of two convent buildings into a new albergue suited for up to 18 pilgrims, complete with handicap facilities, kitchen, and dining areas.

The convent is a huge walled complex that stands right at the pilgrim entrance to Medina de Rioseco, a truly charming old town north of Valladolid. The new facility will open in time for the summer season, the Superior said.

 

[lynnejohn]

Wonderful news Reb!

We looked at this gorgeous empty space and wondered why it wasn't being used - so no albergue but stayed in Hotel Vittoria - which was lovely but quite pricey.

This town is a gem, IMHO. I loved it. There was so much to see, and the street with the balconies precariously perched on ancient columns was remarkable. The Iglesia de Santiago Apostol was stunning inside and out. People were very friendly and helpful. Leaving the town, walking along the canal was so peaceful. My favorite town, really, on the Madrid. (People there told us they have an awesome Semana Santa as well!)

We're looking forward to walking the Madrid again and spending time in the new albergue!

lynne

 

[crackmrmac]

Thank you for up-date Rebecca...(Rebekah). Yer still too young to be mother hen!

Buen Camino.

 

[Kevin F. O*brien]

Thanks for the information Rebecca. It was nice to hear from you again. We loved Medina as, it seems, many others did. The Red Cross ref. there was adequate. News from us is that we walked the Camino del Norte last autumn. It was a lot of fun. The food was marvellous, but there is a LOT of asphalt, so we missed the Meseta sometimes. The best ref. apart from Portagalete and Guemes was (far and away) Miraz!!
Take care and best to Patrick.

Kev and Kari

 

[crackmrmac]

Medina de Rioseca. Work continuing on albergue/extension to Monasterio de Santa Clara. Lovely white bath towel provided! Kitchen, sitting room and TV.

 

[Caminando]

One of the most pleasant albs I´ve yet stayed in. Guys are still working on it. Importantly, it has a washing machine.