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Place to stop in between Villar de Mazarife to Astorga?

SirRon

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On my next Camino, I thought about splitting up this leg instead of trying to make it all the way to Astorga. Any suggestions on where to stay? Village/City doesn't matter
 
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Hospital de Orbigo, Villares de Orbigo, and 2 more places if you want to walk the road route, which I do not recommend... Hospital is a town; Villares is a nice willage some 3 kms. after Hospital. Recommended. Short day to Astorga next morning.
 
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Hospital de Orbigo, Villares de Orbigo, and 2 more places if you want to walk the road route, which I do not recommend... Hospital is a town; Villares is a nice willage some 3 kms. after Hospital. Recommended. Short day to Astorga next morning.
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Thanks! So you recommend Villares more?
 
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Thanks! So you recommend Villares more?
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It is a peaceful small village with 2 albergues, a cafe, and food atleast in one albergue. But Hospital is also nice. They are both not far from Astorga: Villar-Hospital: 14 kms. Villar-Villares: ca. 16 kms. Hospital-Astorga: ca. 16 kms. More or less.
 
Thanks!
 
Hi SirRon!
Not in a city but this place is in the top three of places i stayed out of 27 on my Camino!
I stayed at Casa Rural Molino Galochas just outside Villavante between Mazarife and Astorga it was a great place to stay eight pilgrims at the evening meal and the food was good. Location is great Mercedes the owner was wonderful. I arrived tired and she immediately asked if i was hungry and made me a salad and quiche and a drink!
It is cash only!
Hope you have a great walk
Buen Camino
Woody
 
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Thanks I edited my post because I didn't really mean it had to be a city. Village or other was fine. Thank you!
 
Also I just looked at the place and it looks great!
 
I have stayed twice in Hospital and like it. The bridge is impressive and I think I saw and photographed the most stork nests I had ever seen in one place. Also recommend Albergue de los Hidalgos with its private cubicles, beautiful garden and sitting area and the very worthwhile buffet breakfast. There is also a DIA supermarket out on the main highway, maybe 15 minutes from the albergue area.
 

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I always stopped at Restaurante Los Angeles for a very good meal when I arrived in Hospital de Orbigo. It's at the far end of the Bridge, first left. I hope it's still the same! Last time I was there was Fall 2021. It's a largish place with mostly locals, but the wait-staff are very nice and helpful with pilgrims...
 
Hospital de Orbido, Albergue de San Miguel (hopefully @arturo garcia is still running it ) Restorante Los Angeles fir awesome dinner
You won't be sorry
Good luck and Buen Camino
 
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Another shout out for Casa Hidalgo. Have stayed there last year and this year. Wonderful host, garden, beds with curtains, and a fantastic breakfast.
If you get a chance, go into the church. It is lovely!
Have also eaten 4 times at Restaurant Los Angelas. Pretty good food.
 
Hola Pilgrims,
I agree with you whole heartedly about Hospital de Orbigo and Albergue Casa de Los Hidalgo , I stayed there one night ( May23rd 2022) and one of the nicest owner I met on my walk.
Jaun was wonderful and very helpful.
I did not have any extra hole ( got skinny.. ) in my belt for the pants to keep it around my wais , needed extra holes and he did with his sharp knife to cut two more.. … that helps Rest of the way to Santiago.
Small things .. still memorable .
aaaahh. Small details and the memories on the Camino..
walked around that ancient beautiful bridge , but there is no water of any kind around it.
bridge on a dry land.. but Im sure there was need for it few moons ago.
My Fitbit was reading ( right or wrong ) 792 kms from SJPP , in Hospital de Orbigo. ( kept track of it.. )
oh well,..
wishing all the Pilgrims happy and safe walk.
Buen Camino and Peace to all.
 
I agree with Woody. Casa Rural Molino is a great place to stay.
 
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