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The Camino Levante joins the VdlP at Zamora. The next town north of there on the VdlP is Montamarta. Santa Marta de Tera is north of Tabara on the Sanabres, so not very close to where the Levante joins the VdlP. I have walked the VdlP and the Sanabres, to Santiago, and am planning to walk the Levante, as soon as possible. Is it possible that you have confused Montamarta and Santa Marta de Tera? I never had any trouble finding accommodation on the VdlP or the Sanabres, walking fairly late in the fall. I spent one night in Montamarta, 19 km north of Zamora on the VdlP and another night several days later in Santa Marta de Tera on the Sanabres.Be aware that Santa Marta de Tera is a pinch-point for beds, with only a small 14-bed municipal albergue there. The Camino Levante joins the Sanabrés here
Hmm, mums the word!.....and Elle don't you tell anyone about Camino Teresiano!
Hi there @Albertagirl, yes it is always possible that I am confused! Ha ha. But alas, I did not confuse the two towns, just the place where the Levante joined the VdlP. It is indeed, in Zamara, where for us, the number of pilgrims picked up a lot, even in October of 2019. And indeed, there are only 14 beds in the albergue in Santa Marta de Tera, and several pilgrims had to walk to Camarzana de Tera, 5 km away in order to find a hotel. Thanks for the correction!Is it possible that you have confused Montamarta and Santa Marta de Tera? I never had any trouble finding accommodation on the VdlP or the Sanabres, walking fairly late in the fall. I spent one night in Montamarta, 19 km north of Zamora on the VdlP and another night several days later in Santa Marta de Tera on the Sanabres.
But maybe you were thinking of the Camino Sureste,, parallels and crosses over the Levante,, because that joins the via de la Plata at Benavente and then there is a link through to Santa Marta de TeraHi there @Albertagirl, yes it is always possible that I am confused! Ha ha. But alas, I did not confuse the two towns, just the place where the Levante joined the VdlP. It is indeed, in Zamara, where for us, the number of pilgrims picked up a lot, even in October of 2019. And indeed, there are only 14 beds in the albergue in Santa Marta de Tera, and several pilgrims had to walk to Camarzana de Tera, 5 km away in order to find a hotel. Thanks for the correction!
Salamanca, Sanabres, Ourence best. Quite and beautiful. I really enjoyed this routeHoping to walk a Camino Aug. (possible Sept.) 2022. Thinking of the Via de la Plata from Salamanca. I walked the Madrid August 2019. Prefer solitude and was able to tolerate the heat somewhat. Just wondering about possible routes (Salamanca to Astorga? The Sanabres? Ourense?). Have about 3 weeks or so. Not sure I want to take the Frances (if I did, probably only to Sarria, then the train to Santiago). Trying to avoid big crowds, and want to end up in Santiago (don't necessarily have to walk all the way there, and don't need a Compostela). Any advice? Suggestions? THANKS
Thank-you @Martyduc, for the attempted save, however interesting, but this is not what I was thinking. To be sure, I am not exactly sure what I was thinking!!But maybe you were thinking of the Camino Sureste,, parallels and crosses over the Levante,, because that joins the via de la Plata at Benavente and then there is a link through to Santa Marta de Tera
Thank-you @Martyduc, for the attempted save, however interesting, but this is not what I was thinking. To be sure, I am not exactly sure what I was thinking!!
Agreed - the whole VdlP was fantastic, and this stretch was just great!Salamanca, Sanabres, Ourence best. Quite and beautiful. I really enjoyed this route
I haven't walked the VDLP but if Covid allows I will be starting in Sevilla in October. As @ RogerHogstrom wrote he did not see anyone from Gronja to Astorga he was alone. I have also read that from other pilgrims on the fourm. You have walked the CF before and you do not want crowds. If the Camino is open in September you know it will be crowded when you arrive in Astorga. Probably will be a shock to the system. Gronze has 16 stages from Salamanca to Santiago. My stage breakdown which is much mellower (But which I most certainly will not follow but is fun to plan. Who knows what happens and by that time I will be walking longer stages if possible) has 23 stages from Salamanca. I too like quieter stages so that is why my stages are on the Sanabria. Buen Camino and lets hope you are on the VDLP leading the way for me.Hoping to walk a Camino Aug. (possible Sept.) 2022. Thinking of the Via de la Plata from Salamanca. I walked the Madrid August 2019. Prefer solitude and was able to tolerate the heat somewhat. Just wondering about possible routes (Salamanca to Astorga? The Sanabres? Ourense?). Have about 3 weeks or so. Not sure I want to take the Frances (if I did, probably only to Sarria, then the train to Santiago). Trying to avoid big crowds, and want to end up in Santiago (don't necessarily have to walk all the way there, and don't need a Compostela). Any advice? Suggestions? THANKS
Didn't realize Pilgrimage Traveler was your site. I've been on it a number of times. Thanks, it's awesome.Hello @frbobs. This is the exact Camino I did in 2019. This Camino, unbeknownst to many is also called the Camino Fonseca. This section of the VdlP from Salamanca to Santiago, via the Camino Sanabrés was called the Camino Fonseca after Don Alonso de Fonseca y Acevedo III, a 16th century Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela, who established colleges in both cities. He is famous in both!
Salamanca is a fabulous city to start from, well worth a day of exploring, seeing the old and new cathedrals, the university, and the house of shells, as you work off your jet lag. I think you will also greatly enjoy Zamora, several days later, a city full of romanesque churches, and of course the Castle on the hilltop.
I have written extensively on this Camino, and thoroughly enjoyed the Sanabrés route. It is definitely similar to the Primitivo, in its mountainous appeal. When we reached Granja de Moreruela, there were many more pilgrims, as many were only beginning their Caminos from this start of the Sanabrés.
Farther along the Sanabrés, in Santa Marta de Tera, is the oldest known statue of Santiago as a pilgrim, outside and over the door of the Iglesia de Santa Marta de Tera. This is a must-see for any pilgrim! FOr a photo, scroll down, on this page to see it! Be aware that Santa Marta de Tera is a pinch-point for beds, with only a small 14-bed municipal albergue there. The Camino Levante joins the Sanabrés here, so have a back-up plan if you hope to stay here.
For lots more information and photos, I'd be honored if you check out the Via de la Plata Introduction to aid you in your Camino!
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