- Time of past OR future Camino
- Oct/Nov 2022_Mozarabe from Almeria
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Gee thanks AJ.Just thinking ahead about accommodation in Guadix...
If you've been to Coober Pedy, you might not need/want the cueva experience.
If you do choose the cueva accommodation, just bear in mind that it's not central. That's not an issue if Paco knows you're in town, because he'll come and pick you up to show you the cathedral. So make sure he knows you're thereLet him know anyway, wherever you stay: Paco is another Camino angel!
If you choose to stay more centrally, then you can always have a look at a cueva when you arrive in Guadix. There's a mirador just after the cuevas interpretation centre, and as you climb up, you'll see the Cueva de José. Donativo entry.
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We were celebrating a milestone in our lives, so we stayed at the hotel Abentofail, but it doesn't have pilgrim rates. La Casona de la Luz has pilgrim rates, and is more central.
My mistake, the breakfast was included, but not the evening meal, sorry.Re (Alquife) Albergue Lacho info MarkyD
I notice on the Mozárabe (Almería amigos site) they have this info :
Do you think it’s incorrect that they have a breakfast included. ??
————- Albergue Lacho ——-
16 € incluido Desayuno, Wifi, lavadora (2,50 €)
Thanks again for all the detail on stages ahead.
Annie
At Albergue Casa Violeta in Huéneja, we had used the downstairs bathroom by the front door. That had plenty of hot water. I gather that some other rooms have en-suite bathrooms, but we were in a room with two single beds, which is on the first floor landing on the right. It has a beautiful carved pumpkin "calabaza" lamp on the bedside table between the two beds.We didn't see any arrows pointing to Abrucena, so we just went back down the Calle Real, as you did.
Oh dear, I should have warned you! Sorry, @OzAnnie ! When we spoke to Violeta's husband on the phone, he explained to us that that shower didn't have hot water, and I assumed he or Violeta might have done the same...
Yep. Same here. Are we there yet ... Glad my darling had stamina on that day...
I agree.
We stopped in La Calahorra on a Wednesday. The castle is open in the morning, until 2 pm, and then opens again at 4pm. We had met a couple in Huéneja, Jojo and Aurora, and they visited the castle in the afternoon, and after the visit, continued to Alquife.
Note that the visit is guided, costs 3 Euros, and the guide speaks Spanish fast
The walk through the pine forest when you see the castle is very nice.
Excellent update. Today should be a gentler day to enjoy and recuperate some energy under those wonderful pine trees. There are also many Cheshnut trees, almond trees, olive trees etc., all the glories of nature for you to behold. It's brilliant to hear how you are able to bounce back after the last couple of days. We are all sending you our deepest Camino Pilgrim love to you.Further to the variants mentioned earlier / leaving Abla and entering Huéneja .
Gronze shows how if you exit from the Abla albergue and take a right (instead of retracing your way up to albergue /the way I took) you can go via Abrucena and rejoin.
Manuel the other pilgrim went that way. I saw him this morning outside Dolor on stage to Alquife. He said he didn’t like Abrucena much.
The Gronze screenshot shows also the variant used for cyclists into Huéneja, which I would take if I were to walk it again.
I’m sitting under the pine trees now @AJGuillaume Looking toward the castle .conserving my energy / bought a pastry direct from the van on entry to Ferreira. So cut straight thru the town and out.
Annie. .
I hope there are puppies. I love dogs. I am amazed at the cats everywhere on this camino. Mostly friendly too.enjoy and recuperate some energy under those wonderful pine trees. There are also many Cheshnut trees, almond trees, olive trees etc., all the glories of nature for you to behold. It's brilliant to hear how you are able to bounce back after the last couple of days. We are all sending you our deepest Camino Pilgrim love to you.
Maybe the puppies at Albergue Lacho will be there to greet you with their wiggly wiggly tails:
Great to hear about your intrepid route changes and walking on the fly. Sometimes you just gotta do what you have to doI hope there are puppies. I love dogs. I am amazed at the cats everywhere on this camino. Mostly friendly too.
Seeing quite a bit of bird life but don’t know all by name. Yesterday I saw my first Magpie. Not the Maggie that we have in Oz which isn’t a magpie I believe.
Several bunnies , a deer on the Highway junction !! Yes MarkyD. Lots of trees. Almonds are great from the tree. Lots on the ground .. chestnuts too. Andolives olives olives. I did manage to get 3 figs. Lonely little guys. Season has finished ? Very tasty.
Day 6. Huéneja to Alquife.
Got away a little later 7.40am but made good time. Coffee in Dolor. whizzed thru Ferreira.
It’s a blue sky day so I don’t want to be out burning for too long. So I’m looking at my maps and shaving off little bits where I can. I didn’t look around Huéneja this morning. Straight out and up. I didn’t stop for castle tour (sorry no report from me. I’m finding that there are more than enough climbs without climbing up to the castle. It looks a bit like a prison from below. I noticed Manuel was up there. I noticed I could clip a bit off by taking the Gr5200 out of Ferreira up to the entrance to the pine forest. The lastly I bypassed Minas del Marquesado and walked straight to Alquife on the GR5104. Very little traffic and there was a good apron on side of the road, I did bushwhack just a little to traverse onto the 5104 because I didn’t notice it until I was enroute
Probably not the done thing when the amigos go to the trouble of marking the safest route but as I said ; I wanted to get here before I overheated today. Got here at 1.30pm and headed straight to menú del día at bar el zapato.
Now off to locate the Alberge.
Yes. But unfortunately I won’t get to meet the famous Paco of the association. He will be working tomorrow / yoga I think.Tomorrow, Guadix
Thankyou. Much clearer ! Manuel (the Hospitalero here in Alquife spoke of this but very rapidly in Spanish and it wasn’t clear to me. He said there are 2 ways but I couldn’t make out how you could go direct across a lake. ! A wall !!Just after Jerez del Marquesado, you'll get to the Pantano de Cogollos de Guadix, a water reservoir. Walk straight across the damn wall, don't go around.
I will do that. A bar stop is always a good stop. Also another Paco! So I’ll meet one at least.When you go through Cogollos de Guadix, stop at the bar Los Mellizos. Paco is the owner, and he has a great stamp for your credencial. He has walked the Camino.
Martin might be Manolo's brother-in-law, because I met his wife who is from Lithuania. The puppies were barely 5 days old when we were there.Yes. But unfortunately I won’t get to meet the famous Paco of the association. He will be working tomorrow / yoga I think.
3 others here will meet him the following day because they are staying 2 nights in Guadix. A Spanish peregrino (Manuel) spoke with Paco and he passed on his apologies to me.
Thankyou. Much clearer ! Manuel (the Hospitalero here in Alquife spoke of this but very rapidly in Spanish and it wasn’t clear to me. He said there are 2 ways but I couldn’t make out how you could go direct across a lake. ! A wall !!
I will do that. A bar stop is always a good stop. Also another Paco! So I’ll meet one at least.
@MarkyD I met the puppies. So cute and the mother dog. Dana. (Pics below ) Martin who is a guy from Lithuania is here helping Manuel Lacho. (Albergue Lacho). Martín showed me where they were
There is also another Peregrino (German / called Guenter) who I gather is a permanent pilgrim - from what he says he walks certain sections and stays in some places for awhile. He likes the Mozárabe because it is extremely well set up with albérgues open and including many donativos.
This Albergue is very nice. It’s spacious and open. I got lucky and was given the room with a single bed just off the main area. The other dorm rooms that I saw had a few bunks in them.
Do you know what fruit that is in pic below. Size of an apple or peach but is it a persimmon ?
It was a Sunday when we left Guadix and walked through Purullena. The arrows do indeed take you to the church, so you could just keep going straight ahead until you see the arrows again. We went up to the church, and then looked for a bar to have our desayuno. If you're walking on a day other than a Sunday, @OzAnnie , you'll have a choice of bars, otherwise, when you get to Purullena, stop at the first bar you see on the right.Further down the street is a weird roundabout at a side junction with a massive arrow to the right, but it took me to the church, where other arrows took me back to the main street and back up to the roundabout again. Check your map or GPS app, because I think the trail goes left at the roundabout - taking you across the main road. If in doubt, check with Nely, or maybe @AJGuillaume might be able to help out.
The water spouts were turned off when we got there, and the gates were open, but the shade provided at the rest area was welcome. There's a nice St James crossAs you leave Marchal and the Cave Houses, you'll come across a purpose built pilgrims pergola. The bolt on the gates didn't line up when I was there, so the gates were tied up. I untied the gates to go in and enjoy a lovely rest in the shade and wash in water spouts there. Obviously, I secured the gates again on leaving. Further up the hill is a bronze statue of what looks like could be Santiago.
It was meant to be, @OzAnnie !GPS went wild as I came into Guadix so spent a lot of time in wrong area. My body decided it needed a day off, so I booked a 2nd night at Casona de la luz. It was a really early night for me - kept off the phone.
Took advantage of rest day to visit the peluquería!!.
Now off to look around
Ps I’ve now lost 3 days but it will all roll out the way it does on camino.
An update later. I can now join the others when they meet Paco at the Catedral at 5.30 later.
Great decision. Say "hola" to Paco from me. He´ll remember me, as I kind of had a very tearful moment while walking around the cathedral with him and the other pilgrim, also called Mark. His tour is like no other, his personal connection with pilgrims, the history and the cathedral are just so deep.GPS went wild as I came into Guadix so spent a lot of time in wrong area. My body decided it needed a day off, so I booked a 2nd night at Casona de la luz. It was a really early night for me - kept off the phone.
Took advantage of rest day to visit the peluquería!!.
Now off to look around
Ps I’ve now lost 3 days but it will all roll out the way it does on camino.
An update later. I can now join the others when they meet Paco at the Catedral at 5.30 later.
MarkyD I remember you said that you had to miss the stage into Guadix from Alquife . Actually, there was quite a lot of nice walking in that stage. The first bit and last bit were fine (not hard) but not as interesting as the middle section. I was clicking away with my iPhone. Both you and AJ. certainly took in much more detail in this camino than I did. It’s great that you’re both sharing it.Buen Camino and enjoy Guadix, I hope to go back there soon. My plan is to go with my wife and take a ride in a Hot-Air Ballon over the Geopark
Took advantage of rest day to visit the peluquería
Well, you lost some hair too from the sound of it.I’ve now lost 3 days but it will all roll out the way it does on camino.
Well, you lost some hair too from the sound of it.
Fortunately 3 days lost on the camino aren't lost in the same way as all those socks that end up in some weird parallel universe. Happy walking and continued buen camino, Annie!
Peluquería is a funny word, isn't it? Since it's derived from the word for wig (peluca for a woman), I am often thrown when I see so many signs for them in Spain. But it just means hairdresser.Well, you lost some hair too from the sound of it.
Years ago; when I first heard the word for hairdresser ‘peluquería’ I found it amusing.,as it reminded me of a comic book ‘back in the day !!!! ‘ calledPeluquería is a funny word, isn't it? Since it's derived from the word for wig (peluca for a woman), I am often thrown when I see so many signs for them in Spain. But it just means hairdresser.
After Granada, skip straight to Pinos Puente. There are buses, routes 225 and 226.Can you clue me in to a few (when it may be necessary for me ) more cuttable stages.
Annie, that’s excellent advice from AJ. We walked Granada to Moclin. It was a very long day. Made even longer by getting lost for a while on the way out of town, as you do.After Granada, skip straight to Pinos Puente. There are buses, routes 225 and 226.
There's no real joy in walking that stage.
Lovely photo of you Annie.Day 0 - Almería
Update on free day. o / really great.
I think whatever Annie decides will be just right.Depending on your mindset, missing stages can lead to a slippery slope of missing too many. Years ago I spoke occasionally to an older experienced Korean couple who had recently decided18 kms as their preferred max day on the Norte, and used taxis or local buses for short assists as needed - beginning or end of some stages depending on local factors. So they did "miss" a few kms but did not miss stages. A thought.
I agree with your thinking. I would not cut stages for the sake of it. My decision will be based on cutting stages in order not to miss my return flight. Although initial plans worked on paper - delays getting to spain and finding a couple of stages overstretched my fitness /capabilities.. I’ve got to cut something or walk ridiculous kilometres (for me) to arrive. It’s not really meant to be extreme. I want to enjoy it.Depending on your mindset, missing stages can lead to a slippery slope of missing too many. Years ago I spoke occasionally to an older experienced Korean couple who had recently decided18 kms as their preferred max day on the Norte, and used taxis or local buses for short assists as needed - beginning or end of some stages depending on local factors. So they did "miss" a few kms but did not miss stages. A thought.
Indeed. Hopefully I will be following your footsteps early next year, so I have a special interest in this/your thread.I want to enjoy it.
A former member of the Forum who helped me a lot in planning suggested I take a bus from Santa Cruz to Córdoba. It's a 26km walk, and there's no way of shortening it. The only downside is missing out on the entry into Córdoba, but you wouldn't be missing much otherwise.I will probably move my booking previously made for Cordoba ahead a couple of days.
I’m revisiting my blog to remind me of the stages. The first cut you might consider is from Granada to Moclin. A long stage with some uninspiring stretches. (36km)Can you clue me in to a few (when it may be necessary for me ) more cuttable stages.
Now that I think of it, our walk from Baena to Castro del Río wasn't all that bucolic.from Baena to Castro del Rio (21km).
With pleasure, @OzAnnie !Very grateful to you.
I've reached the stage where I prefer to avoid crowds and enjoy small groups, or solitude, hence the Mozarabe and its difference.But it’s really a worthwhile camino. Quite varied and interesting.
Ooh Merida. What a treat. So much to enjoy there. Profitez-bien.With pleasure, @OzAnnie !
Unfortunately, we won't be much help after Castro del Río, as we had to interrupt our Camino there. Except maybe for our plan B options
We're currently in Mérida for 3 nights, on our way to see our family in Málaga. We'll check out the bars for you
Ditto!Have been mulling over doing this route from Almeria to Granada. Will follow with great interest. All the best to you.
Same here!Indeed. Hopefully I will be following your footsteps early next year, so I have a special interest in this/your thread.
On no, Annie! I am so sorry! Was your dislocated or broken? I know shoulder breaks can't be put in plaster which makes for a very difficult six weeks until it heals.In Granada spain. You’ll notice the sling.
A sudden halt or delay now in my Camino.
Had a fall in the mountains coming through to Quentar. No phone signal and no-one around. (Party of cyclists- and Axel from Fundalucia driving up as far as safe in 4WD in those paths ) Another long story and after a few hrs in emergency/Granada hospital - the drip for pain takes ages !!!! X-rays and manipulation and they’ve told me that the last x rays show it’s in the right place. Advised to rest 10-15 days and keep sling on. Limited movement though this morning so hoping it improves. So looks like no walking with backpack for a while. Looking at forward days planning.
I will try to fill in a few gaps later of information & pics up to Quentar.
I didn’t actually stay in Quentar as planned on Sunday as owner of Fundalucia (Axel) drove me to Granada emergency. I’m staying in Pensíon Duquesa because another pilgrim staying at La Peza was advised the Monestario in Granada had a problem with water or pipes or something. Not sure if this is still the case .
So sorry to hear about your fall, @OzAnnie !In Granada spain. You’ll notice the sling.
A sudden halt or delay now in my Camino.
Had a fall in the mountains coming through to Quentar. No phone signal and no-one around. (Party of cyclists- and Axel from Fundalucia driving up as far as safe in 4WD in those paths ) Another long story and after a few hrs in emergency/Granada hospital - the drip for pain takes ages !!!! X-rays and manipulation and they’ve told me that the last x rays show it’s in the right place. Advised to rest 10-15 days and keep sling on. Limited movement though this morning so hoping it improves. So looks like no walking with backpack for a while. Looking at forward days planning.
I will try to fill in a few gaps later of information & pics up to Quentar.
I didn’t actually stay in Quentar as planned on Sunday as owner of Fundalucia (Axel) drove me to Granada emergency. I’m staying in Pensíon Duquesa because another pilgrim staying at La Peza was advised the Monestario in Granada had a problem with water or pipes or something. Not sure if this is still the case .
Oh no, that must have been painful and quite disconcerting up in those mountains. You was a bit unlucky to get injured in a fall while walking, but depending on where and how it happens you can do yourself some damage. At least you were not in a completely isolated place when it happened, and it sounds like the emergency support responded very well. I live in Spain, in Madrid, and I would say that the medical care in general is top notch.In Granada spain. You’ll notice the sling.
A sudden halt or delay now in my Camino.
Had a fall in the mountains coming through to Quentar. No phone signal and no-one around. (Party of cyclists- and Axel from Fundalucia driving up as far as safe in 4WD in those paths ) Another long story and after a few hrs in emergency/Granada hospital - the drip for pain takes ages !!!! X-rays and manipulation and they’ve told me that the last x rays show it’s in the right place. Advised to rest 10-15 days and keep sling on. Limited movement though this morning so hoping it improves. So looks like no walking with backpack for a while. Looking at forward days planning.
I will try to fill in a few gaps later of information & pics up to Quentar.
I didn’t actually stay in Quentar as planned on Sunday as owner of Fundalucia (Axel) drove me to Granada emergency. I’m staying in Pensíon Duquesa because another pilgrim staying at La Peza was advised the Monestario in Granada had a problem with water or pipes or something. Not sure if this is still the case .
Doc said it had been dislocated but not broken (yay). Pain was out of this world (to me a ‘woos with pain ‘).On no, Annie! I am so sorry! Was your dislocated or broken? I know shoulder breaks can't be put in plaster which makes for a very difficult six weeks until it heals.
I do hope you have access to super strength Spanish painkillers - and a few red wines.
Actually it was quite remote Marky.. At least you were not in a completely isolated place when it happened
Wow, that quarry section is high up and remote. Yes, the mountain bike possé saved the day. That would have been a grim place to spend the night up there!Actually it was quite remote Marky.
Just lucky it was Sunday and there were some bicyclists out from Granada.
It was walking through the Quarry (pic below ) before Quentar…. Still a good way to walk. I’d never have got that far without being rescued by Axel in his 4WD. But you are right - it could have been worse.
Tks VN.Damn, Annie. Such bad luck! I'm sorry - but am very glad that those cyclists came by when they did, and that nothing was broken. (Still...ooooo, ouch!).
Thinking of you - may it heal quickly, and may the logistic pieces easily fall into place.
Well - I ‘would ‘ have used it if I’d thought it worked. Good advice for others to take note of.Oh, no Annie,
I logged on to see your post, thinking that you were getting close to Granada, but never dreaming I would read this. I am not at all surprised to see your attitude and positivity shining through, in what is certainly a terrible bit of bad luck. I think I had ALMOST as good an attitude as yours last year when I couldn’t walk another step outside Arzua. No point in whining, whinging, complaining, but certainly a small dose of self-pity is in order! Maybe with our advancing years, we come more quickly to the perspective that it could have been a lot worse, as you also said.
I hope the pain is subsiding and let’s see where you go from here. We’re sending lots and lots of positive cyberhugs and buen caminos. Laurie
p.s. I am virtually certain that the 112 number will work even if you don’t have cell phone service, or if your SIM card has no balance on it. How that happens is a mystery to me, but that is what I have been told. You are so lucky that you didn’t need it!
Oh, Annie, I am so sad that you have this to deal with. But it's great that you got a PT appointment. I broke my shoulder once in Spain, used a sling for several weeks, and ended up needing months and months of PT when I got home because the shoulder muscles had frozen up while my arm was in the sling.I've made an appointment at physio .. it is in less than an hour from now. Just to see if there is anything I could do to help more.
I forget what places you recommended originally in Córdoba Laurie.Annie, if your days in Córdoba have changed, are you going to see about finding a better place to stay?
No, no, I don’t have any opinion about La Fuente, I just thought that you had had a very hard time finding this and it wasn’t to your liking much. The place I stayed was the 1 star Hotel Plateros in the Plaza Seneca, which was fine but nothing special. It was cheap as I recall, but prices go up and down so much these days. I just looked at google maps, and the Fuente is about 50 m away from the Hotel Plateros, so it’s essentially the same neighborhood. Good mix of regular commerce and close to tourist places.Do you think Hostal La Fuente is not a good choice?
That would be a very spooky place to be stuck! I can imagine it might be slippery at times.It was walking through the Quarry
I'm not sure I would have thought this through, either. At least not for awhile.I ‘would ‘ have used it if I’d thought it worked. Good advice for others to take note of.
I had it in my phone contacts as well as ‘AlertCops ’., but it’s strange how one’s mind does not operate normally in these situations.
So what to do if there is no service at all, and calling 112 doesn’t work? As this website for mountainclimbers suggests, you could then use data. Communicating with emergency services via WhatsApp for example. Another good reason to get a cellphone plan with data while you are walking in Spain.
Oh, excellent.I’ve just left physio with more confidence
G'Day Annie - Ah Granada - my first camino city - May 2013. I love the place. So sorry to read about your fall. But at least you are in a place where the medical treatments are first class. Best wishes.In Granada spain. You’ll notice the sling.
A sudden halt or delay now in my Camino.
Had a fall in the mountains coming through to Quentar. No phone signal and no-one around. (Party of cyclists- and Axel from Fundalucia driving up as far as safe in 4WD in those paths ) Another long story and after a few hrs in emergency/Granada hospital - the drip for pain takes ages !!!! X-rays and manipulation and they’ve told me that the last x rays show it’s in the right place. Advised to rest 10-15 days and keep sling on. Limited movement though this morning so hoping it improves. So looks like no walking with backpack for a while. Looking at forward days planning.
I will try to fill in a few gaps later of information & pics up to Quentar.
I didn’t actually stay in Quentar as planned on Sunday as owner of Fundalucia (Axel) drove me to Granada emergency. I’m staying in Pensíon Duquesa because another pilgrim staying at La Peza was advised the Monestario in Granada had a problem with water or pipes or something. Not sure if this is still the case .
Thanks Sabine@OzAnnie . I gladly join the chorus here. I absolutely admire your positive approach.
Quick and prosperous healing!
I took the time to search for some restaurants around Hostal La Fuente ( I stayed there years ago and it is nice and clean) and this place popped up.
Seems quite authentic and with the modern twist some Spanish restaurants are quite mastered in !
Garum 2.1 Bistronomic tapas bar estimula las emociones
Garum 2.1. Bistronomic tapas bar es una experiencia gastronómica. Restaurante en Córdoba con encanto, carta única y buen preciowww.garum2punto1.com
All the best!
In Baena, we visited the castle, which has been renovated and won an award for the renovation.the easiest move was to just choose Baena for a 2 night stop (9&10) / Casa Rural Jazmines Mozárabes.
Great ideas (islandwalker).Your train ride sounds like just the way to make something good of the day!
It looks like Baena is a city filled with murals painted on the city walls. If it seems doable, here's a track that will take you to murals all over the city. The photos with it are lovely. It starts at the tourist office, but you could pick it up anywhere along the route.
RUTA ARTE URBANO - CIUDAD DE BAENA 9.34 km loop 83226178
RUTA ARTE URBANO - CIUDAD DE BAENA
RUTA ARTE URBANO - CIUDAD DE BAENA Walking trail in Baena, Andalucía (España). Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community.www.wikiloc.com
Sending lots of good wishes your way, Annie.
Annie, and AJ,In Baena, we visited the castle, which has been renovated and won an award for the renovation.
Annie, and AJ,
I would love to hear your opinion on the renovation. I understand the reasoning behind it, that we want people to be able to distinguish the original castle from the renovations. But I have to say I thought the aesthetics of it were “off” It just seemed jarring to me.
So we are giving you a lot of Baena ssignments, OzAnnie!
Wow. This is another steep place !Annie, and AJ,
I would love to hear your opinion on the renovation. I understand the reasoning behind it, that we want people to be able to distinguish the original castle from the renovations. But I have to say I thought the aesthetics of it were “off” It just seemed jarring to me.
So we are giving you a lot of Baena ssignments, OzAnnie!
Annie, I'm getting the same thing as you - no bus tickets that can be purchased online showing up in multiple searches on various websites. I hope someone else will come on here with the answer. If you don't get any online solution, maybe later today you could go back to the bus stop where you got off this morning at a time when you know another bus will be there and ask the driver about tomorrow...? The Alsa horario for Granada to Cordoba shows which buses go via Baena and stop there.I just tried on Omio to buy a bus ticket to Córdoba anytime on Friday 11th.
I can only see car pooling. ?
Thanks Elaine.Annie, I'm getting the same thing as you - no bus showing up in multiple searches. I hope someone else will come on here with the answer. If you don't get any solution, maybe you could go to the bus stop where you got off today at a time when you know a bus will be there and ask the driver about tomorrow...?
Hi Annie, I just edited my message above and put the link to the schedule in there. In a quick look, I see a bus leaving from Baena to Cordoba at 10:15, 13:35, and 20:00 tomorrow. You'd better double check that, though, because I am hurrying off to the ferry and may have made a mistake!Just have to get bus schedule.
Yes. 10.15 it looks like for me fromHi Annie, I just edited my message above and put the link to the schedule in there. In a quick look, I see a bus leaving from Baena to Cordoba at 10:15, 13:35, and 20:00 tomorrow. You'd better double check that, though, because I am hurrying off to the ferry and may have made a mistake!
Today enroute to Baena - I thought ‘wow’I much preferred the renovations at la Fortaleza de la Mota in Alcalá la Real.
The use of spaces between the stones in the renovated part in Baena made me think that this was just a modern building, built over some ruins.
From Baena to Córdoba, it's not Alsa, I have their app, and there's no service between the two towns. It's a company called Carrera, and the bus line is M230. They have a website: www.autocarescarrera.esWow. This is another steep place !
Question for the skilled people in bookings.
I just tried on Omio to buy a bus ticket to Córdoba anytime on Friday 11th.
I can only see car pooling. ?
Am I missing something. I chose to Alsa bus to Baena today as it continues to Córdoba today and I thought I could just jump on it from here on the Friday run.
Great placemats indeed!Menú del día at Meson Casa del monte in the arched building. Great placemats (I think @Magwood mentioned them on another thread
Actually ., Carrera is the name I saw Maria Chantelle bring up on her phone before she rang the bus station.From Baena to Córdoba, it's not Alsa, I have their app, and there's no service between the two towns. It's a company called Carrera, and the bus line is M230. They have a website: www.autocarescarrera.es
I had tried to book tickets when we had to interrupt our Camino, but it didn't work. So we just bought our ticket on the bus. From Castro del Río, it was 4.20 Euros per person, and we had to pay cash. So expect maybe about 5 to 6 Euros.
From that website, you can enter the origin and the destination and it will give you the timetable:
Salidas desde Baena (D= directo)
DESTINO
Córdoba
Lunes a viernes: 6'45 - 7'50 - 10'10 - 14'15 - 17'45 - 22'00
Sábados:8'45 - 11'00 - 17'45
Domingos y festivos:9'45 - 17'45
The bus station in Baena is on the outskirts of town
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In Córdoba, it's a 25 minutes walk to Hostal La Fuente, so you could take a local bus (Bus line 3), or a taxi.
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Just an update on bus schedules here in Spain. Really weird but., although I actually was on a bus from Granada dropping me at Baena and continuing to Córdoba - ‘Alsa’ don’t have a service running from Baena to Córdoba ..Hi Annie, I just edited my message above and put the link to the schedule in there. In a quick look, I see a bus leaving from Baena to Cordoba at 10:15, 13:35, and 20:00 tomorrow. You'd better double check that, though, because I am hurrying off to the ferry and may have made a mistake!
Checking the Alsa app, it looks like they run a service from Granada to Córdoba but their stop in Baena is only to drop passengers off. They don't pick up passengers. Probably because of the M230 service by Carrera.Just an update on bus schedules here in Spain. Really weird but., although I actually was on a bus from Granada dropping me at Baena and continuing to Córdoba - ‘Alsa’ don’t have a service running from Baena to Córdoba ..
Just as @AJGuillaume says above / the bus route is by another group. AutocaresCarrera .
I did get a response from Alsa to my email enquiry. They confirmed this.
So the schedule AJ posted (bus at 10.10 Baena on friday.
It makes me feel I must have been on a bus in another dimension earlier today (Alsa). ??
Thank you Sabine. And Bravo Annie. You're a legend. See you back home. xx@OzAnnie wants me to inform you that unfortunately due to complications in her shoulder she took the decision to stop this Camino.
She will be in touch here when possible.
I guess I can speak for all of us that we wish her a speedy recovery and all the best with her planning.
Thank you for letting us know, Sabine.she took the decision to stop this Camino.
She will be in touch here when possible
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