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23rd September | Day in Leon | |
24th September | Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos | 21.30 |
25th September | Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga | 28.50 |
26th September | Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal | 20.60 |
27th September | Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca | 25.60 |
28th September | Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca | 30.60 |
29th September | Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias | 28.90 |
30th September | Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella | 20.70 |
1st October | Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria | 18.70 |
2nd October | Day in Sarria | |
3rd October | Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin | 22.70 |
A little feedback from my 4 times walking the Camino Frances. I'm sure you will get lots of opinions and ultimately have to make your own decisions based upon how much time you have and your physical abilities. Also, be sure you know what is open. Many of the albergues on the normal list and books are not open.This is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
Sounds great. I have never heard a pilgrim say “I wish I had gone faster” but often hear “I wish I had gone slower.” You will find you pace. UltreiaWe are 60 + 61 in good health a regularly walk 20-25kms, but really don't want to walk more if it can be avoided. I realize I have to work on it a bit more to get the daily kms down
My schedule is still work in progress and @Susan Peacock has spotted a typo in my Schedule I had not noticed.
Using the advice above, by working in an extra day, maybe two, I can avoid a stop over in Sarria and pick up some of your suggestions
Accommodation - Yes, I've been following the thread on the forum, so I go informed. If I worried too much I'd never leave the UK.
Also, we are not on a time hook so we can extend a stop if it rains to hard
This is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
Not sure if it is worth a stop, I had wonderful PT in Sarria that helped me recover a bit before the last 100K. I love Casa Barbadelo in Morgade- out from Sarria on the way to Portomarin, and Pension Albergue a Pedro in Sarria. Had private rooms/w bathrooms both places.Hi Guys
I don't arrive until September 7th but I'm doing my planning just now, spurred on by my direct flight being cancelled and the "option" offered flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona (2hr wait) and then on to Bilbao (Vueling). Bilbao was my destination anyway, so not too bad. It was always my intention to then get the direct train the following morning from Bilbao to Logroño to restart my camino (2019 from SJPP to Logroño).
However, the morning train to Logroño does not seem to be running, only PM trains. Again, not a problem, there is a regular bus service from Bilbao to Logroño and I now know how to book my tickets online.
So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
I didn't know about Casa Barbadelo until I stopped there for coffee and snack after leaving Sarria for Portomarín. Seemed like a great place & made a mental note then that should I walk the CF again, I would have a reservation to stay there rather than Sarria.Sarria is not exactly my cuppa.
Melide on the Sunday market day is an interesting stop.
Casa Barbadelo which is only about 4km beyond Sarria has a nice vive, a swimming pool and very good restaurant. as of a number years ago when I stopped there. I see it is rated 8.8 on booking .com
You could wander around Sarria and walk to Barbadelo after lunch.
24th September | Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos | 21.30 |
25th September | Leave Villadangos and arrive Hospital de Orbiigo | 11.30 |
26th September | Leave Hospital de Orbiigo arrive Astorga | 17.20 |
27th September | Leave Astorga and arrive Foncebadon | 25.90 |
28th September | Leave Foncebadon arrive Ponferrada | 26.20 |
29th September | Leave Ponferrada arrive Villafranca | 24.70 |
30th September | Leave Villafranca and arrive las Herrerias | 20.70 |
1st October | Leave Herrerías and arrive Biduedo | 23.50 |
2nd October | Leave Biduedo and arrive Sarria | 25.10 |
I’ve stopped in Sarria twice, never found anywhere on the French Camino I didn’t like. In Sarria when I was there, I liked the little narrow streets with restaurants. I also sat in the church and listened to children singing and was moved to tears. Maybe people are against Sarria because it’s the last place where you have to start if you want to receive your compostela so it can get busy but it’s got it’s own charm. If you ask what there is to do in Sarria in your web browser, it has lots of suggestions.This is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
If your schedule allows you to add another day, I would stop in Molinseca after Foncebadon and then stop in Cacabelos for a night before Villafranca. The Hotel Moncloa de San Lazaro in Cacabelos has an 4 star restaurant and very nice rooms if your goal is the see the Templar Castle in Ponferrada you would have time to do that if you arrive at a time when it is open, they have some strange hours as I remember.I have now slipped an extra day in my schedule and its flattened it out a bit. I'm still working on it, this is not going to be the final version as I'm not sure of some of my choices later in this leg. But, at least the 28km and the 30km days have gone!!
My schedule is fully flexible as we are both retired so if we want to divert, add in a day, or simply change the schedule then that's what we will do.
I treat my plan as a guide, to be followed if I don't get a better offer
24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Hospital de Orbiigo 11.30 26th September Leave Hospital de Orbiigo arrive Astorga 17.20 27th September Leave Astorga and arrive Foncebadon 25.90 28th September Leave Foncebadon arrive Ponferrada 26.20 29th September Leave Ponferrada arrive Villafranca 24.70 30th September Leave Villafranca and arrive las Herrerias 20.70 1st October Leave Herrerías and arrive Biduedo 23.50 2nd October Leave Biduedo and arrive Sarria 25.10
That’s amazing planning. I wish I could do that. For what it’s worth I am in Sahagun today and will have my next rest day in Leon. After Leon I guess I just walk to Santiago and take half days in Astorga, Villafranca, Ponferrada and basically anywhere else if I need a break. Sarria, why not if it suits your schedule and condition on the day. It’s a valuable and important town stop on the Camino Frances and has been looking after Pilgrims for centuriesThis is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
Melide! Where we all try the Pulpo. On my second walk I traded that tradtion for maybe the best steak east of Kansas.Melide has an interesting little museum (Museo Terra de Melide) with great postcards and market day there is spectacular-- I was tempted to pick up some huge cheeses and flasks of orujo, but then remembered I would have to carry it all for another 100km. Saint Anthony's chapel near the museum is worth a look for its statuary. In days gone by (likely not any more) one could get the TLS at the Libreria e Lotarias Parrado on Rua Ichoas, just to the south. The Council has a web-page for pilgrims at: http://www.turismomelide.com/index.php/en/ . I stayed at the Hotel Sony, basic but comfortable and with a good restaurant, and located well for an early start the next day.
In Sarria, I liked the terrace along the Malecon where one could sip an aperitif and watch pilgrims arriving, and the street of many albergues leading up to the church of Santa Marina is also entertaining, but aside from battery-recharging, I don't see much point to an extra day there.
Interesting post on several levels. To consider Sarria, a town that’s been a serious stop for Pilgrims for centuries, as not much more than a battery recharge outlet is a sad reflection indeed. Next time you have the privilege to sip an aperitif as you watch Pilgrims make their Camino through Sarria… maybe you should check your privilege.Melide has an interesting little museum (Museo Terra de Melide) with great postcards and market day there is spectacular-- I was tempted to pick up some huge cheeses and flasks of orujo, but then remembered I would have to carry it all for another 100km. Saint Anthony's chapel near the museum is worth a look for its statuary. In days gone by (likely not any more) one could get the TLS at the Libreria e Lotarias Parrado on Rua Ichoas, just to the south. The Council has a web-page for pilgrims at: http://www.turismomelide.com/index.php/en/ . I stayed at the Hotel Sony, basic but comfortable and with a good restaurant, and located well for an early start the next day.
In Sarria, I liked the terrace along the Malecon where one could sip an aperitif and watch pilgrims arriving, and the street of many albergues leading up to the church of Santa Marina is also entertaining, but aside from battery-recharging, I don't see much point to an extra day there.
I have a privilege panel which cheerfully does that for me; I suspect that they would point out that my privilege is of having the resources to travel. The OP asked a question; I gave my opinion that Melide was a better stop to spend a day. I explained my reasoning. A hundred pueblos along the Camino have provided support and hospitality to pilgrims for a thousand years. Sarria's recreational and health facilities have much to offer its inhabitants, but only the church of Saint Marina for pilgrims.Interesting post on several levels. To consider Sarria, a town that’s been a serious stop for Pilgrims for centuries, as not much more than a battery recharge outlet is a sad reflection indeed. Next time you have the privilege to sip an aperitif as you watch Pilgrims make their Camino through Sarria… maybe you should check your privilege.
I too have stayed at Molino Galoches and it was terrific, I have also stayed at Tio Pepe. Yes, definitely take the bus from Leon to Virgen del Camino and I agree walking to Mazarife is lot more scenic than the road walk to Villavante.You have many good suggestions, but I'm going to agree with a couple of them - highly recommend bus/taxi out of Leon to Virgen del Camino, then taking the Mazarife route. We stayed at Molino Galoches in Villavante and it was wonderful. Highly recommended. I stopped for lunch at Casa Barbadelo in Morgade, and had, hands down, the best bocadillo de atun of not only that camino, but all 3 of the caminos I've undertaken. Perfect ratio of atun packed in oil and the juiciest tomato softened the bread just the right amount - I still dream about that sandwich!
Better to stop over in Ponferrada, not a lot to see in Sarria.Hi Guys
I don't arrive until September 7th but I'm doing my planning just now, spurred on by my direct flight being cancelled and the "option" offered flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona (2hr wait) and then on to Bilbao (Vueling). Bilbao was my destination anyway, so not too bad. It was always my intention to then get the direct train the following morning from Bilbao to Logroño to restart my camino (2019 from SJPP to Logroño).
However, the morning train to Logroño does not seem to be running, only PM trains. Again, not a problem, there is a regular bus service from Bilbao to Logroño and I now know how to book my tickets online.
So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
I can sip an apertif in Sarria, watch hordes of newly minted pilgrims and walk on to Barbedelo, thank you very much.Interesting post on several levels. To consider Sarria, a town that’s been a serious stop for Pilgrims for centuries, as not much more than a battery recharge outlet is a sad reflection indeed. Next time you have the privilege to sip an aperitif as you watch Pilgrims make their Camino through Sarria… maybe you should check your privilege.
I have now slipped an extra day in my schedule and its flattened it out a bit. I'm still working on it, this is not going to be the final version as I'm not sure of some of my choices later in this leg. But, at least the 28km and the 30km days have gone!!
My schedule is fully flexible as we are both retired so if we want to divert, add in a day, or simply change the schedule then that's what we will do.
I treat my plan as a guide, to be followed if I don't get a better offer
24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Hospital de Orbiigo 11.30 26th September Leave Hospital de Orbiigo arrive Astorga 17.20 27th September Leave Astorga and arrive Foncebadon 25.90 28th September Leave Foncebadon arrive Ponferrada 26.20 29th September Leave Ponferrada arrive Villafranca 24.70 30th September Leave Villafranca and arrive las Herrerias 20.70 1st October Leave Herrerías and arrive Biduedo 23.50 2nd October Leave Biduedo and arrive Sarria 25.10
Stop when your body tells you to rest. You know, you never know what will happen. I have walked through Sarria 3 times and outside a place that sells really good pizza called Matias Locando that is on the way out of town, I don't think there is any reason to make a special stop. In fact my recommendation is to get through Sarria around mid-day and stop there for lunch.Hi Guys
I don't arrive until September 7th but I'm doing my planning just now, spurred on by my direct flight being cancelled and the "option" offered flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona (2hr wait) and then on to Bilbao (Vueling). Bilbao was my destination anyway, so not too bad. It was always my intention to then get the direct train the following morning from Bilbao to Logroño to restart my camino (2019 from SJPP to Logroño).
However, the morning train to Logroño does not seem to be running, only PM trains. Again, not a problem, there is a regular bus service from Bilbao to Logroño and I now know how to book my tickets online.
So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
Yes. In post #17, I mentioned the route through Villar de Mazarife instead of the soulless highway route through Villadangos. I think that anyone who has walked both would recommend the Mazarife option. At the time I walked, it was easy to get confused where the routes diverge after La Virgen, but it hopefully it is clearer now. Just stay left (south) before you get to the end of La Virgen..Two routes exist(ed) between La Virgen and Hospital de Órbigo.
Sarria is not exactly my cuppa.
Melide on the Sunday market day is an interesting stop.
Casa Barbadelo which is only about 4km beyond Sarria has a nice vive, a swimming pool and very good restaurant. as of a number years ago when I stopped there. I see it is rated 8.8 on booking .com
You could wander around Sarria and walk to Barbadelo after lunch.
Thanks for your comment on Villar de Mazarife. Only from watching copious YouTube vids I came to the conclusion that a walk through the Paramo to Mazarife (via Oncina) was likely the best route. My only problem (more like challenge) is accommodation in Mazarife (mid Nov this year), and at present, it looks like my wife and I may have to do an extra 3.7 miles from Mazarife to Villadangos to find digs. Other than that small hurdle we are really looking forward to this section out of Leon.I liked @Susan Peacock 's suggestions.
One additional strong recommendation is to take the route from Leon to Mazarife instead of to Villadangos. I have taken both, and in my opinion, the route to Villadangos is one of the most tedious stretches on the Camino.
It's true that we have no idea how November will be this year, or what will be open, so it's important to have a backup plan!accommodation in Mazarife (mid Nov this year)
I was supposed to stop in Sarria but once I arrived I realized that the Camino changes dramatically aT this point. This is where all the tourists aka Toureginos, begin their 100km Camino. Organized Camino groups with matching cotton tshirts...Hi Guys
I don't arrive until September 7th but I'm doing my planning just now, spurred on by my direct flight being cancelled and the "option" offered flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona (2hr wait) and then on to Bilbao (Vueling). Bilbao was my destination anyway, so not too bad. It was always my intention to then get the direct train the following morning from Bilbao to Logroño to restart my camino (2019 from SJPP to Logroño).
However, the morning train to Logroño does not seem to be running, only PM trains. Again, not a problem, there is a regular bus service from Bilbao to Logroño and I now know how to book my tickets online.
So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
Next time you have the privilege to sip an aperitif as you watch Pilgrims make their Camino through Sarria… maybe you should check your privilege.
Please, let's give this denigration of those who choose to walk from Sarria for a variety of reasons, such as lack of money or time away from work a rest.This is where all the tourists aka Toureginos
Are those miles or kilometers?This is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
Over the years, I have acquired a non-paying clientèle of activist types who come to me to reword their writing so that it has a bit more effect-- I like the intellectual exercise and it provides me with the illusion that I am doing something useful. These fierce young women (and a few non-binary folk) are quick to point out my many inconsistencies. Since the original post on this I was whatsapping with one of them who knows my Camino fetish and she confirms that my privilege of having leisure and resources is very real but, on the other hand, walking and supporting local businesses is perhaps the most responsible way to travel, so she says that it cancels out and I will not be in the tumbrils come the revolution. I have a CD of songs of the Spanish Republic, so will listen to those to strengthen my street creds.Hmmm. . . Are we evolving from discussions of 'who's a real pilgrim' to 'How to do a Woke Camino?
Oh, yes… we stayed there in 2018 and it was grand. Nice little library, great food, lovely pool. ANd for whatever reason/luck, we had a triple room just to the 2 of us… stayed away from the dorm.Stayed at Casa Barbadelo somewhat by accident in 2017. We were lucky to get a shared room without a reservation. This trio you’d better get a reservation. I have one in the bunk room for my small group and it took me numerous tries to arrange it.
I really loved this place though. Swimming pool, wonderful food. It was a bit fragrant of recently fertilized fields as I remember, but we did NOT want to bunk with the hordes in Sarria.
Kms (phew)Are those miles or kilometers?
Since the original post on this I was whatsapping with one of them who knows my Camino fetish and she confirms that my privilege of having leisure and resources is very real but, on the other hand, walking and supporting local businesses is perhaps the most responsible way to travel, so she says that it cancels out and I will not be in the tumbrils come the revolution. I have a CD of songs of the Spanish Republic, so will listen to those to strengthen my street creds.
I Sarria a restful place have stayed twice staying each time for two days at a time.Sarria is not exactly my cuppa.
Melide on the Sunday market day is an interesting stop.
Casa Barbadelo which is only about 4km beyond Sarria has a nice vive, a swimming pool and very good restaurant. as of a number years ago when I stopped there. I see it is rated 8.8 on booking .com
You could wander around Sarria and walk to Barbadelo after lunch.
Greetings,I stopped over for 2 nights ,I feel it was well worth it ,plus it gave me a extra burst to continue onHi Guys
I don't arrive until September 7th but I'm doing my planning just now, spurred on by my direct flight being cancelled and the "option" offered flying from London Gatwick to Barcelona (2hr wait) and then on to Bilbao (Vueling). Bilbao was my destination anyway, so not too bad. It was always my intention to then get the direct train the following morning from Bilbao to Logroño to restart my camino (2019 from SJPP to Logroño).
However, the morning train to Logroño does not seem to be running, only PM trains. Again, not a problem, there is a regular bus service from Bilbao to Logroño and I now know how to book my tickets online.
So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
I was about to recommend Casa Barbadelo but you beat me to it! On several Caminos we’ve taken to calling “pilgrim paradise” (though there are a few others IMHO), for the grassy spaces, hot hot water and comfy beds, pool, great bar and excellent food (including a bacon and egg breakfast!). I also like that it works as an offset from the Sarria starters, making the latter stages seem a bit less crowded.Sarria is not exactly my cuppa.
Melide on the Sunday market day is an interesting stop.
Casa Barbadelo which is only about 4km beyond Sarria has a nice vive, a swimming pool and very good restaurant. as of a number years ago when I stopped there. I see it is rated 8.8 on booking .com
You could wander around Sarria and walk to Barbadelo after lunch.
When will you walk from Herrerias to O’Cebreiro?This is great
You have all confirmed my suspicions, and I shall heed your advice
Below is what I have provisionally planned, but for us, some of those stages are too long. We had decided on shorter stages to take more time (Samos option looks interesting, as does Ponferrada), so I had better make good on that decision!
I shall wait and see what advice others contribute, but its looking likely I will add a day into this section to lessen the wear on our bones and to enjoy the walk.
23rd September Day in Leon 24th September Leave Leon and arrive Villadangos 21.30 25th September Leave Villadangos and arrive Astorga 28.50 26th September Leave Astorga and arrive Rabanal 20.60 27th September Leave Rabanal and arrive Molinaseca 25.60 28th September Leave Molinaseca and arrive Villafranca 30.60 29th September Leave Villafranca and arrive Herrerias 28.90 30th September Leave O'Cebreiro and arrive Triacastella 20.70 1st October Leave Triacastella and arrive Saria 18.70 2nd October Day in Sarria 3rd October Leave Saria and arrive Portomarin 22.70
Hah - As noted above, it was a typo, updated in a later post. But yes, wings would have been nice.When will you walk from Herrerias to O’Cebreiro?
And how about those who can only do 5 to 7 Km per day, because they have aliments or just simply want to go very slow! I may not like throngs of people, but anyone walking to Santiago, from Sarria or SJPdP is a pilgrim to me.Please, let's give this denigration of those who choose to walk from Sarria for a variety of reasons, such as lack of money or time away from work a rest.
[Edited to correct typo]
FabulousOver the years, I have acquired a non-paying clientèle of activist types who come to me to reword their writing so that it has a bit more effect-- I like the intellectual exercise and it provides me with the illusion that I am doing something useful. These fierce young women (and a few non-binary folk) are quick to point out my many inconsistencies. Since the original post on this I was whatsapping with one of them who knows my Camino fetish and she confirms that my privilege of having leisure and resources is very real but, on the other hand, walking and supporting local businesses is perhaps the most responsible way to travel, so she says that it cancels out and I will not be in the tumbrils come the revolution. I have a CD of songs of the Spanish Republic, so will listen to those to strengthen my street creds.
I have a reservation for mid-Oct and have been there mid-Oct in 2015, so they should be open for him.I should like to point out to those who are enthused by the prospect of the swimming pool at Casa Barbadelo that that facility closes earlier in the autumn than any other albergue (or did, when I stayed in the village). There were three other albergues open in the village when I stayed there in 2015, but that one was closed. As far as I am concerned, the main attraction of Barbadelo is the Igrexa de Santiago, a beautiful twelfth century Romanesque church. Worth visiting.
If you are not opposed to getting on the bus, Lugo is 35 minutes away, and the Roman wall, cathedral and churches, museum and restaurants more than repay a one-day visit. Monforte, also 35 minutes away, is not as big, but has one spectacular building (Colegio PP Escolapios), a castle (now Parador) on a hill, a good religious art museum and more good restaurants than you could eat at in a day (Polar, O Grelo and the Parador are near the center; Brasería Casa Reboiro and Abadía San Simón are out beyond the train station). Lugo is on the Primitivo and Monforte on the Invierno if you wanted to walk on rather than taking the bus back.So, back to my question - I'm planning my stops along the CF and we are taking an extra day in Burgos and Leon after recommendations on this forum. My next planned extra day was/is Sarria but I can't remember seeing anyone recommend it as a stop for an extra night to rest up.
And if it turns out to be a place worth an extra day to wander around, recommendations for accommodation. Oh yes, we are both of an age where we would prefer our own room too.
All going well, we hope to complete the whole trip this time.
Can anyone give me some advice please?
Casa Barbadello is definitely worth the stay. Good food and amenities , private rooms as well as bunks. Great tip.Sarria is not exactly my cuppa.
Melide on the Sunday market day is an interesting stop.
Casa Barbadelo which is only about 4km beyond Sarria has a nice vive, a swimming pool and very good restaurant. as of a number years ago when I stopped there. I see it is rated 8.8 on booking .com
You could wander around Sarria and walk to Barbadelo after lunch.
Made me laugh - I walked via Samos and when we rejoined 'civilisation' the first thing saw saw was hordes of people wearing matching T-shirts. Couldn't believe my eyes.I was supposed to stop in Sarria but once I arrived I realized that the Camino changes dramatically aT this point. This is where all the tourists aka Toureginos, begin their 100km Camino. Organized Camino groups with matching cotton tshirts...
I ended up cruising right by. Really didn’t enjoy those last few days and completed the last 95km in 2 days. Spend an extra day in Santiago!
Everyone starting in St Jean needs to be given a pamphlet or something to let them know that the Camino changes when one enters Galicia. Forewarned is forearmed. If you know that it's going to happen you can adjust your attitude, and learn to enjoy the bright, shiny, new pilgrims. They are really the same as you were around 675 km earlier.I was supposed to stop in Sarria but once I arrived I realized that the Camino changes dramatically aT this point. This is where all the tourists aka Toureginos, begin their 100km Camino. Organized Camino groups with matching cotton tshirts...
I ended up cruising right by. Really didn’t enjoy those last few days and completed the last 95km in 2 days. Spend an extra day in Santiago!
I am UK based, and I don't have a return ticket.If you're UK based, my advice is to not buy a return ticket until about a week or two before you think you might go back. Then you can hang about wherever you want. Some days you'll feel like a long day but others will be rainy and you'll hide in a nice pension and sleep most of the time. I'd also add that the Brierley advice about buses into and out of Léon is well worth following, I've done that a couple of times.
I agree with Ponferrada and Las Medulas is amazing to see.I would stop in Ponferrada, a few days earlier, lovely town and a great opertunity to get a taxi and explore Las Médulas.
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