- Time of past OR future Camino
- all
Our suggestions for updates to the Mozerabe Guide
1.Ocaña: We had some trouble finding the albergue. Keep following the Camino route and look for the blue albergue marker beside the church. The street name is different from what's in the guide - it's called Calle Machero.
2.Dólar: There is a nice bakery and bar (Los Gemelos) in Dólar, perfect for a first or second coffee break after leaving Huéneja. The bakery is on-site.
3.Alquife: Albergue privado Lacho can be difficult to find. There are three houses with number 14 on the albergue street! The albergue is all the way up the hill on the street, almost at the end, on the LEFT side, where you'll find a sign saying "Albergue Lacho".
4.Cerro Muriano: The hostel in Cerro Muriano can also be tricky to find. Restaurant Hostal X is (part of) Restaurant Equis, on the RIGHT side of the road when walking down the Camino into town.
5. Between Cerro Muriano and Villaharta, you pass through the village, El Vacar. Peregrinos typically stop at the first bar they find for coffee and food. This is not recommended! It took some time to get over this food experience. If you walk a couple hundred metres further you will find a splendid panaderia/bakery!
6. Non-potable water from Guillermen-Alcaracejos-Hinojosa del Duque: We heard from Rosa in Mina Guillermin that the tap water is not drinkable there. This is also the case in Alcaracejos and Hinojosa del Duque due to water shortage and the poor water quality in the reservoirs. Important: Pilgrims should BUY BOTTLED WATER in these places. This information is crucial and should be added to the guide, as it's been the case since April 2023.
7.Alcaracejos: The owner of Hostal César in Alcaracejos informed us that they no longer operate the hostal. This hostal should be removed from the guide, or if there is a new owner the telephone number needs to be updated.
8.Hinojosa del Duque to Monterrubio de la Serena: A taxi to Monterrubio (to shorten the 33,75 km stage) will cost around 40 euros (as of March 1, 2024). This is because the taxi has to come from Hinojosa to pick you up.
Also, the new, alternative route near Monterrubio adds an extra 2km to the stage. The total distance from Hinojosa to Monterrubio is therefore 33,75km unless pilgrims take the road at the end, which shortens it to 31,75km. The Camino arrows point in the direction of the new route, so pilgrims will most likely walk 33.75km. The good news is that is it is largely on natural paths, instead of along a paved road. Worth the detour!
9.Campanario: We recommend Albergue La Estación as the preferred place to stay, as Pension Malay has horrible beds and is dirty. Our opinion is that the owner seems to be taking advantage of pilgrims, at both his restaurant in the centre of town (10 euros for a very small basic salad) and at his truly awful Hostal.
10. Medellín: Pabellón is a gymnastics center. If pilgrims want to stay there, they can get the key from the local police, as stated in the guide. However, pilgrims should be aware that the center is actively used. When we were there, we could only enter to rest and sleep after the adults finished their workouts at 9:00 PM.
11. Medellín to Torrefresnada: The stretch along the road is dangerous due to the high speed of cars and trucks (80+ km/hour) especially when busy. There's enough space to walk, but it's right next to the white line on the side of the road.
12. Alternative river route for Torrefresnada stage: The river road might not be passable for pilgrims given the amount of water in the river Burdalo. Pilgrims need to ask the local police station in the Ayuntamiento of Medellín, if the passage through the Burdalo River is passable. If it is: after Yelbes, continue straight on, cross the Rio Burdalo, and walk directly to San Pedro de Mérida. This route bypasses Santa Amalia and Torrefresnada, saving several kilometres and avoiding highway walking. This is most likely the better option during summer and dry periods. On 6 march 2024 it was not passable, water was above hips and current was too strong.
We don't know where to send these suggestions for the next edition of the guide, so someone please let us know! We want to post this to the forum now as we know that March-April are busy times for the CM.
1.Ocaña: We had some trouble finding the albergue. Keep following the Camino route and look for the blue albergue marker beside the church. The street name is different from what's in the guide - it's called Calle Machero.
2.Dólar: There is a nice bakery and bar (Los Gemelos) in Dólar, perfect for a first or second coffee break after leaving Huéneja. The bakery is on-site.
3.Alquife: Albergue privado Lacho can be difficult to find. There are three houses with number 14 on the albergue street! The albergue is all the way up the hill on the street, almost at the end, on the LEFT side, where you'll find a sign saying "Albergue Lacho".
4.Cerro Muriano: The hostel in Cerro Muriano can also be tricky to find. Restaurant Hostal X is (part of) Restaurant Equis, on the RIGHT side of the road when walking down the Camino into town.
5. Between Cerro Muriano and Villaharta, you pass through the village, El Vacar. Peregrinos typically stop at the first bar they find for coffee and food. This is not recommended! It took some time to get over this food experience. If you walk a couple hundred metres further you will find a splendid panaderia/bakery!
6. Non-potable water from Guillermen-Alcaracejos-Hinojosa del Duque: We heard from Rosa in Mina Guillermin that the tap water is not drinkable there. This is also the case in Alcaracejos and Hinojosa del Duque due to water shortage and the poor water quality in the reservoirs. Important: Pilgrims should BUY BOTTLED WATER in these places. This information is crucial and should be added to the guide, as it's been the case since April 2023.
7.Alcaracejos: The owner of Hostal César in Alcaracejos informed us that they no longer operate the hostal. This hostal should be removed from the guide, or if there is a new owner the telephone number needs to be updated.
8.Hinojosa del Duque to Monterrubio de la Serena: A taxi to Monterrubio (to shorten the 33,75 km stage) will cost around 40 euros (as of March 1, 2024). This is because the taxi has to come from Hinojosa to pick you up.
Also, the new, alternative route near Monterrubio adds an extra 2km to the stage. The total distance from Hinojosa to Monterrubio is therefore 33,75km unless pilgrims take the road at the end, which shortens it to 31,75km. The Camino arrows point in the direction of the new route, so pilgrims will most likely walk 33.75km. The good news is that is it is largely on natural paths, instead of along a paved road. Worth the detour!
9.Campanario: We recommend Albergue La Estación as the preferred place to stay, as Pension Malay has horrible beds and is dirty. Our opinion is that the owner seems to be taking advantage of pilgrims, at both his restaurant in the centre of town (10 euros for a very small basic salad) and at his truly awful Hostal.
10. Medellín: Pabellón is a gymnastics center. If pilgrims want to stay there, they can get the key from the local police, as stated in the guide. However, pilgrims should be aware that the center is actively used. When we were there, we could only enter to rest and sleep after the adults finished their workouts at 9:00 PM.
11. Medellín to Torrefresnada: The stretch along the road is dangerous due to the high speed of cars and trucks (80+ km/hour) especially when busy. There's enough space to walk, but it's right next to the white line on the side of the road.
12. Alternative river route for Torrefresnada stage: The river road might not be passable for pilgrims given the amount of water in the river Burdalo. Pilgrims need to ask the local police station in the Ayuntamiento of Medellín, if the passage through the Burdalo River is passable. If it is: after Yelbes, continue straight on, cross the Rio Burdalo, and walk directly to San Pedro de Mérida. This route bypasses Santa Amalia and Torrefresnada, saving several kilometres and avoiding highway walking. This is most likely the better option during summer and dry periods. On 6 march 2024 it was not passable, water was above hips and current was too strong.
We don't know where to send these suggestions for the next edition of the guide, so someone please let us know! We want to post this to the forum now as we know that March-April are busy times for the CM.
Last edited:
(reply from gerard)
