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Hola Marita!Hello all!
(By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
I have a dream - to walk the Mozárabe from Almería this year. If only the covid will calm down! As I’m now 70+ , I feel that it’s really time. Who knows when my body doesn’t want to, or isn’t able to, take me on camino walks any longer?
But I have questions about this camino. Have read different threads and searched info on the net, but need some things sorted out:
1. CAMINO GUIDE: is it really so that there are no guides, in the form of a book, on this camino? I can use digital guides but so prefer to as well have something written, for planning etc. And it’s difficult to find out which guide to use, which one that is the best and most updated. I really like the ones with detailed descriptions of what streets to walk, when to turn, what to look out for etc. Walked from Granada in 2011 and used Alison Raju’s guide. But it must be outdated now. Any tips here?
2. Reading about this camino I’ve been a bit confused as there seems to be different organisations helping pilgrims in Almería and onwards. La Asociación Jacobea de Almería - Granada Camino Mozárabe (almeriajacobea.es), and La asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Almería Almería Jacobea (asociaciónalmeriajacobea.org). The first one claiming that they’re most updated and like “in charge” of this camino. (If I got it right…) In threads here on the forum people have been talking about the amigos, which seems to be the other one. So help me out! Which one should I use, trust etc. Maybe both?
Looking forwards to your answers!
Hi, @maritr,By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
If you would like to meet up and head off together, you are welcome. April may be better but I prefer to avoid Easter period this year.
!. Have you seen this site - the Spanish Postal Service - https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com - the routing is amazing - there are some pretty difficult trails to follow between Granada and Cordoba, especially at the time of year that you are looking at as the olive trees are being pruned and the cuttings are piled up before they are burned.Hello all!
(By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
I have a dream - to walk the Mozárabe from Almería this year. If only the covid will calm down! As I’m now 70+ , I feel that it’s really time. Who knows when my body doesn’t want to, or isn’t able to, take me on camino walks any longer?
But I have questions about this camino. Have read different threads and searched info on the net, but need some things sorted out:
1. CAMINO GUIDE: is it really so that there are no guides, in the form of a book, on this camino? I can use digital guides but so prefer to as well have something written, for planning etc. And it’s difficult to find out which guide to use, which one that is the best and most updated. I really like the ones with detailed descriptions of what streets to walk, when to turn, what to look out for etc. Walked from Granada in 2011 and used Alison Raju’s guide. But it must be outdated now. Any tips here?
2. Reading about this camino I’ve been a bit confused as there seems to be different organisations helping pilgrims in Almería and onwards. La Asociación Jacobea de Almería - Granada Camino Mozárabe (almeriajacobea.es), and La asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Almería Almería Jacobea (asociaciónalmeriajacobea.org). The first one claiming that they’re most updated and like “in charge” of this camino. (If I got it right…) In threads here on the forum people have been talking about the amigos, which seems to be the other one. So help me out! Which one should I use, trust etc. Maybe both?
Looking forwards to your answers!
The amigos publish a monthly updated guide online, and the most recent one I can find is October 2021. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P1NOFhHAq05kZ648gaFU7VzSwosviNor/view
As @peregrina2000 says, It’s based on how often you post on the forum. If it worries you, send @ivar a PM.Hello all!
(By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
That is the default designation and it lasts until you figure out how to change it, or maybe until you reach a certain number of posts. But you can change it anytime - Go to your Profile, Account Details, and look for "Custom title".(By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
Well now I’m even more confused, cause the guide you sent a link to Laurie, I have most certainly seen before. And I think that was on the other website I wrote about. Is it the same association?? But I may have mixed it up. Been reading so much online lately…
Marit
Hi!There is a memoir about the Mozarabe from Almeria called Two Million Steps, I think. Not sure if it would help you, but it is free to read on Kindle here in the US. I read it a few years ago. The author has his opinions, but it might give you some ideas of the Stages.
Thank you so much! Not confused anymore! I belong to the few(?) who don't have/use facebook. but in cases like this, to get updated information, I realize that it could be good...I’ve been in contact with my buddy Verónica (aka Camino Angel in Almería) and she has straightened it out.
The Asociación Jacobea de Almería is primarily resposible for the Camino del Argar, which goes to Murcia. Sometimes they give out information on other caminos, including the Mozárabe, but it is not always correct.
The group you definitely want to be in touch with is the Amigos. They are the ones who have built and furnished the albergues, and they now operate them. As @C clearly noted, they update the online guide every month. The facebook page is an easy way to communicate and to get updates, but I know not everyone uses facebook. Verónica said that they were unaware of the problems with the website, but that they confirmed that yes there are problems, so they will try to see what´s going on.
Hope this clears up the confusion, buen camino, Laurie
Hello Robi!!. Have you seen this site - the Spanish Postal Service - https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com - the routing is amazing - there are some pretty difficult trails to follow between Granada and Cordoba, especially at the time of year that you are looking at as the olive trees are being pruned and the cuttings are piled up before they are burned.
2. My friend who did Almeria to Granada in 2019 did everything through the Asociación Jacobea de Almería and h said that they could not have been more helpful.
Hi!Hola Marita!
I am flying in to Almeria on 16 May and planning to meet members of the Association on 17 May. I start hiking on 18 May and plan to reach Córdoba. I will be just 70. I have printed up-to-date information from the resources section of this site - always grateful to members for their fabulous input and commitment.
If you would like to meet up and head off together, you are welcome. April may be better but I prefer to avoid Easter period this year.
I have walked the Kungsleden from Hemavan to Abisko in Sweden, so my sense of direction is pretty good!
Anyway, may I recommend as background literature: South from Granada by George Brenan
Hello and thank you!It does seem that the website of the Almeria association is not functional, and I have updated this other pinned thread about the Mozarabe. However, they do still update their guide on their Facebook site.
@peregrina2000 linked to a document on Google drive. I don't often use Google drive, but it seems that the link may be specific to a document with a specific name and that was the October 2021 version.
To find the latest version, you can go to the Facebook page where the Association provides an updated monthly link. There is currently a link to this update in January 2022.
Maybe the Association will re-activate their other website, but it is also possible that they have decided not to bother maintaining both the regular website and the Facebook site. Facebook sites are easier for volunteers to update. Even if you don't regularly use Facebook, it might be worth having an anonymous Facebook account solely to "read the articles" occasionally.
You can also email the Association at caminomozarabedealmeria@gmail.com to ask for information or a link to the latest guide.
Good! Since then I have more information about the two associations as I’ve been in contact with both. Seems like there was one that then split into two. Don’t ask me why. Being one they had the Amigos in their name. I think that is why people refer to them. But the one that manages the albergues and marking of the camino etc is: Asociación Jacobea de Almería-Granada Camino Mozárabe. They have changed their website to www.caminomozarabesantiago.com. You’ll find lots of info there.Thank you for this thread. I'm planning to walk the Mozarabe starting in April, and this has certainly helped to clear up the confusion for me.
I am carefully following this thread. As I indicated erlier on an old site, I intend walking this route during April of this year. Hopefully we will start out on the 9th. I found the facebook page with the updated guides. There is even one for February now - they are really on the ball and super-helpfull as far as I can see.It does seem that the website of the Almeria association is not functional, and I have updated this other pinned thread about the Mozarabe. However, they do still update their guide on their Facebook site.
@peregrina2000 linked to a document on Google drive. I don't often use Google drive, but it seems that the link may be specific to a document with a specific name and that was the October 2021 version.
To find the latest version, you can go to the Facebook page where the Association provides an updated monthly link. There is currently a link to this update in January 2022.
Maybe the Association will re-activate their other website, but it is also possible that they have decided not to bother maintaining both the regular website and the Facebook site. Facebook sites are easier for volunteers to update. Even if you don't regularly use Facebook, it might be worth having an anonymous Facebook account solely to "read the articles" occasionally.
You can also email the Association at caminomozarabedealmeria@gmail.com to ask for information or a link to the latest guide.
Can you print it to carry along? I have been known to do that. If you fold it in half it will fit in a gallon zip lock bag for protection and to keep it organized.I am carefully following this thread. As I indicated erlier on an old site, I intend walking this route during April of this year. Hopefully we will start out on the 9th. I found the facebook page with the updated guides. There is even one for February now - they are really on the ball and super-helpfull as far as I can see.
My question now is if it is possible to purchase this guide as an actual document that I can carry with me, because I find it so very difficult to de-cipher it all on the small screen on my phone.
And yes, I will try to keep notes and if all goes according to plan I will be happy to forward you my notes as I did before with the VdlP.
No - they would need to run new printings every month. Maybe you could print 2 to a page and discard as you go.My question now is if it is possible to purchase this guide as an actual document that I can carry with me
Hi Martir- have you decided yet when you will be walking the Mozarabe? I am planning to start from Almería next Thursday the 21st. Would be interested in meeting up with you should our schedules coincide.Hello all!
(By the way when do you stop being a ”new member”? Been one since 2010…)
I have a dream - to walk the Mozárabe from Almería this year. If only the covid will calm down! As I’m now 70+ , I feel that it’s really time. Who knows when my body doesn’t want to, or isn’t able to, take me on camino walks any longer?
But I have questions about this camino. Have read different threads and searched info on the net, but need some things sorted out:
1. CAMINO GUIDE: is it really so that there are no guides, in the form of a book, on this camino? I can use digital guides but so prefer to as well have something written, for planning etc. And it’s difficult to find out which guide to use, which one that is the best and most updated. I really like the ones with detailed descriptions of what streets to walk, when to turn, what to look out for etc. Walked from Granada in 2011 and used Alison Raju’s guide. But it must be outdated now. Any tips here?
2. Reading about this camino I’ve been a bit confused as there seems to be different organisations helping pilgrims in Almería and onwards. La Asociación Jacobea de Almería - Granada Camino Mozárabe (almeriajacobea.es), and La asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Almería Almería Jacobea (asociaciónalmeriajacobea.org). The first one claiming that they’re most updated and like “in charge” of this camino. (If I got it right…) In threads here on the forum people have been talking about the amigos, which seems to be the other one. So help me out! Which one should I use, trust etc. Maybe both?
Looking forwards to your answers!
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