The Winter Camino. A little used quiet alternative to the Camino Frances. Starts in Ponferrada and veers south along the Sil River Valley. 263 kilometers of beautiful scenery merges onto Camino Sanabres for the last 2 days before Santiago.
With record numbers this year on the Camino, pilgrims are seeking alternatives to the Camino Frances. Be aware the headcount rises dramatically upon reaching Sarria. The good news is there are plenty of alternatives. In fact, 8 other Caminos with each offering a great Camino experience. Starting your Camino from Sarria can still be a …
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Day 8 Lalin to Silleda 16K The walk out of Lalin in the early morn was pleasant. We are in no rush and decided last night to take it easy and take 3 days to walk the final 57K to the Cathedral. Lalin has a city park that has a walking and bike trail that …
Day 6 Chantada to Lalin: We left while it was still dark. The start was a bit chilly. Though after the heat of Camino Levante 10 days earlier we found it pleasant. Early on still in the dark we passed some eerie monuments; “petos de las ánimas” medieval crossroads signs with striking sculpted images of …
CAMINO INVIERNO Day 6 Monforte to Chantada: Another memorable day on this most delightful Camino. Beautiful scenery, wonderful encounters, and delicious food and wine. We left the new and very comfortable Albergue Santiago 15 at 6 while it was still dark, enduring a long tough walk with 2 tough ascents through the lush forests and steep river …
Woke early at 6 and Asun had a nice breakfast of toast and tea and fruit for us. So humbled by her kindness and service to us despite her handicap. Wonderful walking this morning taking us high above the River Sil. No bars but we had my fruit and there were 3 …
One of most humbling stays on this or any Camino: Following the serene River Sil and its wonderful wineries. This is my second Camino Invierno and a highlight of my first pilgrimage on The Winter Way was a stay in A Rua in the home of Asun. I prayed she was still around and servicing …
Pleasant walk today as we reached the River Sil which we would be following for a few days. August 18, 2021. In Saldeado, we stopped at the Municipal Social Center Cafe for a huge tortilla de queso. Surprisingly, we met 3 pilgrims from Italy. First time I ever saw more than 2 walking Invierno. One …
Ponferrada to Las Medulas: We arrived in Ponferrada in time to visit the beautifully restored Templar Castle founded in 1178. Stayed at Albergue Guiana which was the first time we shared a dormitory after 17 days on Camino Levante from Valencia to Toledo where we never saw another pilgrim. The word is that the pilgrims …
Frances may be my favorite but each Pilgrim is unique. The better question to ask is, “Which Camino Is Best For Me?” First of all, it is important to be aware that the Camino de Santiago is a personal journey and there is no right, wrong, best or worst Camino. Do some research and walk …
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