Nice stops between carrion and leon

[Deepforest]

I'm trying not to be too organised, previous caminos have taught me to go with the flow but I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for albergues between carrion and Leon. I can make do with most places but I'm just trying to get an idea of places to stay so I have some idea of timing for my limited number of days.

Thanks guys.

 

[SabsP]

Hi deepforest,

For what it is worth :

I liked the atmosphere at albergue Espiritu Santo in Carrion de los Condes.
It is a former school , single beds. And the nuns that run it are really nice.
http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/albergue-espiritu-santo


In El Burgo Ranero Hostal El Peregrino. Family run and super friendly. Not an albergue but if you want some more luxury : this is the place.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...Ranero_Province_of_Leon_Castile_and_Leon.html

The municipal in Mansilla de las Mulas.
http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/albergue-de-mansilla-de-las-mulas

 

[Deepforest]

Thanks Sabine, I'm only going to make it to Leon though I'm afraid. Work commitments etc.

I'm a little disappointed as my friends really recommended en el camino in boadilla but I think Eduardo doesn't open till may. I'm finding it hard to find out if certain albergues are open in March.

Based on advice case del cubo in Burgos, a stop in hontanas and then I'd planned for boadilla. I suppose I'll just trust it will work out, it has done on my other trips.

Thanks for the advice, I very grateful.

 

[SabsP]

Hi Deepforest,

Yes I edited my post when I realised you were just going to Leon.

Well, do try and mail some of the albergues that normally would not be open during that period. I noticed that openingtimes do vary, especially now that Easter comes so early. I mailed some albergues for my upcoming short Camino and they will open eearlier this season. And do take into consideration this Catholic Year of mercy so albergues will adapt to the growing numbers/ demand.

 

[Deepforest]

Thanks Sabine, I'll get emailing. No ideas after carrion, going to try espiritu, it sounds really lovely.


Thanks again

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Eduardo in Boadilla opens at Holy Week, I am pretty sure.
In Hontanas there's a new Korean restaurant opening up!
La Morena in Ledigos is clean and new, and the food is good, but the drinks in the bar are expensive if you're foreign.
In Moratinos there's Peaceable Kingdom (my house) where the coffee is usually pretty good, and the beds are excellent!
In Calzadilla de los Hermanillos I recommend Casa del Cura. Stop at the Elvis Bar in Reliegos.
In Mansilla de las Mulas try to eat at restaurante La Curiosa.

 

[Deepforest]

Rebecca, you're a star. Thanks so much. Local knowledge really helps. Eduardo helped my friend last summer when she became very ill with stomach upset. I wanted to meet him. Your advice is most appreciated. If the stops work I might see you, I'll aim for a stop around Moratinos.

Thanks.

 

[Jo Jo]

For what it's worth, we enjoyed staying at the municipal alburgue in Calzadilla de los Hermanillos (on the alternative old Roman route, one day before Mansilla de las Mules). Very few pilgrims (July 2014). The alburgue was hosted by a couple who used to be from the town, had moved away, but came back to host the alburgue. It seems like people from the town (and ex-pats) sign up to host a night. They provided dinner (eggs and salad) and it was donativo. One of the best nights on the Camino for us, although that might have been because the host couple were very kind (but the same seemed to be true of the shopkeeper who opened up for us; the church warden who opened the church for us, etc.). Also, no clue on dates for the municipal alburgue.

BTW, I second the recommendation above for the municipal alburgue in Mansilla de las Mules, especially if you have foot problems. Laura (hospitalera) is very good. See this article (in Spanish, but decipherable even with my very limit command of the language): http://www.elnortedecastilla.es/v/20100326/castilla-leon/santa-laura-ampollas-20100326.html

Buen Camino,
Jo Jo

 

[peregrina2000]

. BTW, I second the recommendation above for the municipal alburgue in Mansilla de las Mules, especially if you have foot problems. Laura (hospitalera) is very good. See this article (in Spanish, but decipherable even with my very limit command of the language): http://www.elnortedecastilla.es/v/20100326/castilla-leon/santa-laura-ampollas-20100326.html

Buen Camino,
Jo Jo

Wow, this must be the same Laura who was hospitalera in the year 2000! I remember walking into the albergue for the second time in 2003 or 2004, and she looked up at me and said -- you've been here before. She was then in the process of buying the concession to the albergue, I wonder if that has happened or if she is still an employee hospitalera.

 

[mspath]

Laura and her father now run the albergue together. There have been many rearrangements/improvements over the last ten years but Laura's welcome has always been most gracious and warm. It is a true pleasure to rest and recoup there before that long slog into Leon.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

I very much agree Jo Jo. I arrived at the municipal albergue in Calzadilla de los Hermanillos with a peregrina I had met a few kilometres after Sahagun and although it did not look inviting - there was electrical work underway - the welcome from Juan could not have been warmer. He was so kind, made up the bunks for us with clean sheets and there was a warm log burner in the kitchen area, and an excellent breakfast laid out for all of us next morning. As with your experience Jo Jo, the shopkeeper was so helpful and we ate at the restaurant just as you enter the village, it was one of the best meals on the Camino and such welcoming staff. The village is poor materially but so rich in the welcome it extends to pilgrims and there are Roman ruins near to the church and a wildlife pond to rest awhile in the evening. Wonderful place with adobe buildings and all you could wish for and the chance to see Bustards in the fields on the left a couple of kilometres after leaving the village.

 

[MaryLynn]

Laura (hospitalera) is very good. See this article (in Spanish, but decipherable even with my very limit command of the language): http://www.elnortedecastilla.es/v/20100326/castilla-leon/santa-laura-ampollas-20100326.html

I have stayed at the municipal in Mansilla three times - always a wonderful stay. The article was interesting - it was automatically translated for me. I probably could have understood more if I had read the Spanish version, but it wouldn't have been as funny.

 

[rometimed]

Eduardo in Boadilla opens at Holy Week, I am pretty sure.
In Hontanas there's a new Korean restaurant opening up!
La Morena in Ledigos is clean and new, and the food is good, but the drinks in the bar are expensive if you're foreign.
In Moratinos there's Peaceable Kingdom (my house) where the coffee is usually pretty good, and the beds are excellent!
In Calzadilla de los Hermanillos I recommend Casa del Cura. Stop at the Elvis Bar in Reliegos.
In Mansilla de las Mulas try to eat at restaurante La Curiosa.

Seriously? That's awesome! On the Frances we couldn't find Asian food anywhere from SJPPD to Ponferrada where we finally found a Chinese restaurant.

 

[Ros. Linnane]

Hi, I've read good reports on Hostal Camino Real at Caldadilla de la Cueza. I'm hoping to stay there in May but don't know if you can book it in advance. Cheers, Ros.