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Reliable guide in bookformat for the la Plata/ Sanabres

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Well started some research for my Camino Sanabres next March/April.
The websites from Gronze, Eroski and Mundicamino already gave me a wealth of information but I always like to have a paper version/ Kindle too of a guide.

Bought the yellow guide by the German author Raimund Joos ( when I walked the Portugues a fellow pilgrim had Joos' guide for that route and I was impressed by the maps etc)

https://www.amazon.de/dp/386686440X/

I must say I'm somewhat dissapointed by this book. Less detailed than the Portugues version and little to no maps. But maybe it is because I'm not fluent enough in German...could be.

I then bought the latest Kindle version by Gerald Kelly and I must say that this one appeals much more to me.
Better maps to begin with and also a detailed description of the terrain and the possible lodgings en route.
For someone like me who is most comfortable walking a maximum of 25 k per etapa the Kelly book is a reassurance because of the good list of stops. I feel this will be my first Camino that needs more planning in terms of sleeping places. Yes I walked part of the Ebro with not much choice to sleep either but at least terrain was flat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKMGH8G/?tag=casaivar02-20

Any other recommendation for a good guide is always welcome!

Of course the de la Plata thread by @ SYates is also a good source of info.
 
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Not really, one time I came across a cycle alternative path, the other times I just either crawled across the provided stepping stones (vertigo!) or just SPLASHED through it. Buen Camino, SY

PS A tiny bird tells me that you would absolutely love the VdlP @Smallest_Sparrow ;-)
 
Not really, one time I came across a cycle alternative path, the other times I just either crawled across the provided stepping stones (vertigo!) or just SPLASHED through it. Buen Camino, SY

PS A tiny bird tells me that you would absolutely love the VdlP @Smallest_Sparrow ;-)


ok...Vertigo now there is a challenge!
 
PS A tiny bird tells me that you would absolutely love the VdlP @Smallest_Sparrow ;-)
I walked one lonely hot step of it and thought "yes, I could come back for more of this":)
although if I get past my TSA phobia, my next route would either be the Cami St Jaime and the Ignaciano, or start in Burgos to Leon, then up the El Salvador and back down the Primitivo (keep the secret!)
there was a place (I think en-route to Finisterre) that forum members and my guidebook warned I'd need crocs to cross. I was excited to get there (though I took Tevas)...and found someone had built a bridge!:eek:
so I walked across the bridge, dropped my pack, walked back, and splashed through on the old pilgrim stepping stones.:)
 
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€149,-
In addition to Gerald Kelly's guide I also bought the 'guía del camino Mozárabe de Santiago' , from the Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Sevilla. It is very basic but I found it quite useful.
 
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Well started some research for my Camino Sanabres next March/April.
The websites from Gronze, Eroski and Mundicamino already gave me a wealth of information but I always like to have a paper version/ Kindle too of a guide.

Bought the yellow guide by the German author Raimund Joos ( when I walked the Portugues a fellow pilgrim had Joos' guide for that route and I was impressed by the maps etc)

https://www.amazon.de/dp/386686440X/

I must say I'm somewhat dissapointed by this book. Less detailed than the Portugues version and little to no maps. But maybe it is because I'm not fluent enough in German...could be.

I then bought the latest Kindle version by Gerald Kelly and I must say that this one appeals much more to me.
Better maps to begin with and also a detailed description of the terrain and the possible lodgings en route.
For someone like me who is most comfortable walking a maximum of 25 k per etapa the Kelly book is a reassurance because of the good list of stops. I feel this will be my first Camino that needs more planning in terms of sleeping places. Yes I walked part of the Ebro with not much choice to sleep either but at least terrain was flat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKMGH8G/?tag=casaivar02-20

Any other recommendation for a good guide is always welcome!

Of course the de la Plata thread by @ SYates is also a good source of info.

In on the VDLP now and trying to use Gerald Kellys book. He has made a great attempt and is is our only written guide but it hasn't been all that useful. The VDLP is sparsely marked and he does not give a good enough description as to tricky parts and distances etc. his elevation maps are I think only for roadways as they are nothing like the hills etc that I have encountered. I really admire him for trying but the Germans and Dutch seem to have much better books. If only I spoke their languages! I suggest looking at some apps.
 
In on the VDLP now and trying to use Gerald Kellys book. He has made a great attempt and is is our only written guide but it hasn't been all that useful. The VDLP is sparsely marked and he does not give a good enough description as to tricky parts and distances etc. his elevation maps are I think only for roadways as they are nothing like the hills etc that I have encountered. I really admire him for trying but the Germans and Dutch seem to have much better books. If only I spoke their languages! I suggest looking at some apps.

Cheers Maggie for the info! Where are you now on the Plata?

A Dutch one : will have to google that ,seeing I'm Dutchspeaking.

Ultreia !
 
I don't like to tempt fate but I'm almost at the end of the Via/Sanabrés and I've used a combination of helpful stuff...

GRONZE website is great for maps, elevations and accommodation.

I used the Godelsaco site to help plan stages and distances.

I've got Gerald Kellys book and the forum posts and guides.

One of the most useful things by far has been a great little phone app... it's simply called Via Plata and another called Sanabrés... I bought the premium version for 2.99. It has been brilliant... detailed notes... distances and photos... accommodation and maps. LOVED this app. This is their website which looks a bit naff on my phone but hopefully will provide links to the app

http://www.independentrip.com/camino-de-santiago-para-android-y-iphone
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-

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