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If you can call in for coffee at the Villar de Farfon. It is an amazing albergue and Dorothea is a lovely host. It only has four beds but is absolute luxury.Hola peregrinos, greetings from day 2 of the Sanabres. I walked from Moreruela to Tabara yesterday ,25k, and it rained all day. The albergue in Moreruela is closed so I stayed in the donative in Zamora and got a taxi to Moreruela to start at 9.45 yesterday morning. ! Nice Albergue in Tabara and met a few other peregrinos who were good fun. Today it’s 23k to Santa Marta de Tera, looks like I will escape the rain. In general it’s quiet but the locals are very friendly/ hospitable. My walking companion has injured his knee and will get a taxi the last 10k, hopefully it will not prevent him continuing. The stage description on Gronze says tomorrow’s stage is 36k, I don’t think I will walk that far, maybe 26k to Rionegro de Puente. I’ll let ye know my decision, depends if I’m feeling energetic. I haven’t booked any accommodation in advance so far !
Buen Camino, John.
Ok, I appreciate and take on board your opinion, you haven’t let me down so far. I’ll chance 42k to Puebla de Sanabria, buy some poles along the way and hope for the best. There are a few places to stop for a coffee con leche@Bunclody1 we did not make it as far as Palacios de Sanabria, as I also was struggling with an injured compadre. We made it 23k to Entrepeñas and stayed at the Casa Rural Las Peñas del Corredor (247/+34 676 653 466). Dominga, the owner keeps her place stocked with beer/wine/beverages for a very small fee and will go to town for you and bring you back an amazing and inexpensive dinner to have in her home. Or, she will get you groceries if you would rather cook yourself. She even gave us an historical tour of the town! It was special indeed, as her family has significant history here. She does not speak English, however, but you could still communicate. She is very, very friendly and helpful! There is another Casa Rural there now that wasn't two years ago. It is the Casa Rural Azul Sanabria. See our day four on the Sanbres, to have a look.
We did a shorter day, so that it was only 18 km to Puebla de Sanabria, which is well-worth your while to spend some time here. The views from the hilltop to the river are fabulous, and the mirador restaurant, the, Hotel Rural - Sidrería La Guaja is a lovely place to take a meal. The medieval streets are a treat to walk down and the medieval fortress is quite stunning in itself, not to mention the views from the rampart walls. Perhaps you can meet your friend there for a day off - you would not be disappointed, if you are not in a hurry. If you go all the way to Palacios del Sanabria, then it looks like you will only have a lunch break in Puebla de Sanabria. IMHO that would be a shame as there is so very much to see!
I do not know much about Palacios de Sanabria, but there is only one accommodation there the Alojamientos Carrero, which is where I imagine you are planning to stay. There is not much to this town, so my vote, again is stay in Puebla de Sanabria. The private albergue Casa Luz there is quite nice! Otherwise, it is a relatively expensive tourist town. You can see why this place is so popular, by clicking here!
Buen Camino!
HelloI arrived in Puebla de Sanabria, long day but nice walk and the sun wasn’t too hot. The albergue peregrinos, Casa Luz, is closed but just past is Hostal de tracha which is open, clean and reasonable price, €30 for a room with en suite !
The old town is beautiful, just looking for a nice restaurant now. If I find one half as good as Me Gusta Corner I’ll be very happy. My friend decided to return home as his knee is quiet swollen so it needs attention. I think Luciano is my destination tomorrow . I’ve bought walking poles so hopefully the climb will be tolerableI was fortunate today as 15 mins after I had checked in the started to rain very hard for 15 mins, that would not have been nice on the way ! I’m looking forward to the mountains as the terrain so far has been a little boring/repetitive. I’ll be in bed early tonight, I’m wrecked.
I'm eager to hear a report on this, as well.It will be interesting to get a report from you regarding the AVE construction, to see if it is now complete and whether you can choose the path that does not follow the road so much!
Hey Enrique, yes the albergue is open. Modern,Hello John.
I,m in Tábara today, walking in Sanabres.
Do you know if the Albergue in Santa Marta de Tera is open?
Best
Enrique
Hi there @Bunclody1. If I am reading this right, the AVE construction is still going strong so that you had to walk on the road all the way to the Alto de Padornelo? Also, what is a "dram?" A typo?Hey everyoneI’m staying in A Gudina this evening, waiting for a menu as I write The walk up the road to the peak at padernola was tough but thankfully the traffic was quiet so no drams thank god and there was a bit of a breeze also
I took it to be a typo for drama. Now I'm curious.Also, what is a "dram?" A typo?
Yes, I agree, from Lubián to A Gudiña is a fabulous walk! You are now getting into the thick of the mountain scenery. By the time you read this, you will have walked from A Gudiña to A Venda da Capela, then from A Capela to A Laza, that in my opinion is the best day of all for scenery! I had to do this one in two parts, due to severe weather. For those interested, the links are to my photos of this incredible day!Today’s walk was awesome, only 23k which was welcome, the views and scenery were fantastic. Staying in the new albergue here tonight, it opened in August, it’s great. Even though cooking is not allowed because of Covid restrictions, all municipal Albergues it seems , it’s still to be appreciated as a modern and clean place, freindly/helpful hospitilarioI think the menu is on the way The forecast is good for the next week also I’m beginning to see a few familiar faces at night, about 10 of us tonight
The bar that @Bunclody1 is referring to in Alberguería is called the Rincón del Peregrino, or Pilgrim's Corner. It is a fabulous place, covered in scallop shells. The proprietor, Luis, will sell you one for a small fee, and you can sign it, and hang it somewhere with all the others! If he finds out your nationality, he will start playing songs from your country. While we were there he played John Denver, and even our spanish compadre joined us in belting out "Rocky Mountain High" at the top of our lungs! It was even more appropriate for us as we are from Colorado. Ha ha.Hello ! I’m walking from Laza to Xunqueira de Ambia today today. I’m just having my break at Alberguería, what a beautiful place.
“Drama”, your right, typo !I took it to be a typo for drama. Now I'm curious.
Sorry I wasn’t clear, the arrows pointed me up the road so that’s the way I went. Other Spanish pilgrims walked up the road also so I assume road works are continuing. I wasn’t really looking around, head down , you know yourself. That was the toughest section I think, nothing to look at. Beautiful evening here now, sitting in the square with a beer and fellow pilgrims, best part of the dayHi there @Bunclody1. If I am reading this right, the AVE construction is still going strong so that you had to walk on the road all the way to the Alto de Padornelo? Also, what is a "dram?" A typo?
That’s a fact !a wee dram a day beats a thousand dramas
I forgot to mention, I had lovely cafe con leche and tostada this morning as I left A Laxe at a cafe on the way as Ieaving the village. I got there around 7.30, a cool place, sells all sorts of gadgets. He seems to specialise in skalectrics, there is a big model on display, quirky place and a gentleman proprietorGood evening fellow peregrinosI avoided Oseira and fortunately managed to avoid the most of the rain I arrived in A Laxe around 4. It rained for the 1st 90 mins this morning until 9.30ish and while I was debating with myself about a bus or taxi it started to clear up. It turned out a nice day but 15 mins after I arrived at the albergue it started to rain and hasn’t stopped since, I was a lucky little peregrino. The walk today was beautiful, it meandered through a lot of rural villages. I had lunch at a restaurant in Lalin, €10 for 3 course meal with wine and coffee, thank god I only had an hour left to walk ! The Albergues on this way never cease to amaze me, the one tonight is a spacious , modern, clean and beautiful building. The local authorities in Galicia must be proud. It looks like I have a 33k walk to Outheiro, but again that’s weather permitting as the forecast isn’t great so fingers crossed
Can’t believe this last 11 days has past soo quickly, only 2 days to Santiago, bitter sweet type of emotions .
It’s absolutely lashing rain here now, thank god I didn’t go to Oseria
Hello allGlad you stayed upright going down that hill!
Buen camino - Enjoy the walk tomorrow, It's a nice one, all the way into town.
Hi Bunclody,Hello allDoes anyone know if Santiago is busy at the moment for pilgrims ?
You are an excellent ambassador for your part of the Sunny South East! I have to head to the oven now, but will catch up with the rest of your posts after me dinner! Thank you for your inclusive way of drawing us all in to your camino. Sorry about your friend, I am sure he is too...Sorry I wasn’t clear, the arrows pointed me up the road so that’s the way I went. Other Spanish pilgrims walked up the road also so I assume road works are continuing. I wasn’t really looking around, head down , you know yourself. That was the toughest section I think, nothing to look at. Beautiful evening here now, sitting in the square with a beer and fellow pilgrims, best part of the dayEvery time I walk a Camino I’m determined to learn Spanish upon my return home, Ireland , but then work/ life etc gets in the way. It’s like my school reports, “John must try harder”
Going to get a few spuds myself nowYou are an excellent ambassador for your part of the Sunny South East! I have to head to the oven now, but will catch up with the rest of your posts after me dinner! Thank you for your inclusive way of drawing us all in to your camino. Sorry about your friend, I am sure he is too...
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