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Camino Sanabres

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bagi7. 07. 2017 13:35:17
This year it was the turn of Camino Sanabres, a lesser-known Spanish trail to Santiago de Compostela. Some continue from it to the more famous Via de la Plata, the long trail from Seville, others turn towards Astorga.

In short … it was hot, hot and hot again big grin. The sun diligently accompanied us all days, welcome in the morning, not too much in the second half of the day. In Spain the hottest hours are from three to seven pm, when the sun due to the direction of hiking usually burns right in the face. No rain at all in all days, which I haven't experienced on any of my Spanish trails. Hundreds of hot kilometers didn't spare us and here and there some heat blister appeared.

Due to logistics we started already from Zamora, over 40 km before the official start of Camino Sanabres. The whole trail is landscape diverse, from flat to hilly areas, endless sandy paths to hot asphalt. Plenty of albergues, some pilgrims around, no crowds. The trail fitness-wise isn't too demanding, but there are two orientation traps. First one in the town Puebla de Sanabria, where at the end of the bridge over the river you need to turn right, second in the only larger town Ourense, where marks are there but very faded.

New trail, new experiences smile. Still useful link if I gave someone an idea … http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/los-caminos-de-santiago/sanabres/

For more detailed first-hand information as always on ZS or via email (it's in the profile)

Camino Sanabres First by plane to Madrid, then by bus to Zamora. Everywhere full of armed soldiers.1
Camino Sanabres Morning in Zamora was the cooler part of the day. The other days were similar too.2
Camino Sanabres Kilometre-long processions and tens of thousands of black-hooded monks in Zamora.3
Camino Sanabres Irishman John is travelling this path for the third time.4
Camino Sanabres Official start of the path. Since no major ascents, next days we meet many older pilgrims.5
Camino Sanabres First two days we travel endless plain similar to Meseta on Camino Francés.6
Camino Sanabres So it's known where we are from ... :)7
Camino Sanabres Stork nests on bell towers are one of the most common sights in these parts8
Camino Sanabres Well-deserved rest in a rare guesthouse and even rarer shade. Regular airing of shoes proved necessary9
Camino Sanabres Along the path10
Camino Sanabres Markings for this path are all sorts. Such milestones are characteristic of most Spanish Caminos11
Camino Sanabres Where our saying * For me this is a Spanish village * makes sense. Forgotten by all, no living souls anywhere.12
Camino Sanabres Our first albergue, shared only with a South African and a German woman. It wasn't the best preserved, but it was clean13
Camino Sanabres New morning, new beginning14
Camino Sanabres One of the variants15
Camino Sanabres We have long been the only hikers. Most finish soon after noon, we are used to walking until evening.16
Camino Sanabres Landscape along the path17
Camino Sanabres Most houses in the villages have a neglected appearance, but caring hands beautify the home in some places.18
Camino Sanabres Spanish second track. The new railway line crossed our path for another good 100 km.19
Camino Sanabres Path markers like this too, when official signs run out.20
Camino Sanabres Here they afforest in rows. The undergrowth between the trees is regularly plowed to prevent fires.21
Camino Sanabres We finished another day of walking. We choose beds, shower and go to dinner.22
Camino Sanabres Communal dinner. Typical for private albergues, where they earn some extra money this way.23
Camino Sanabres First sign for Santiago, although it is still very, very far.24
Camino Sanabres Irrigation canals are a necessity here. Without them, all crops would burn up in summer.25
Camino Sanabres This is how they lure pilgrims to a stop.26
Camino Sanabres Paul, psychiatrist from Germany. He has walked many such paths. Once a pilgrim, always a pilgrim which holds true :)27
Camino Sanabres Signpost that has tilted. No problem, as long as it shows the direction of the path.28
Camino Sanabres Unusual encounter29
Camino Sanabres In search of every millimeter of shade :)30
Camino Sanabres Work of inventive hands31
Camino Sanabres The sign in the photo somehow loses its meaning in this heat :)32
Camino Sanabres This is how drying our clothes on the shelter of the accommodation looks. You have to make do :)33
Camino Sanabres Under the motorway34
Camino Sanabres Village shop, this time well stocked. Usually among pitchforks and rakes you get some bread and salami35
Camino Sanabres Crossing into a new Spanish region ... Galicia. From here onwards the signposts are impeccable36
Camino Sanabres Break. Every, even the smallest bar offers you a sandwich, usually of this size :)37
Camino Sanabres Nice Spaniards :)38
Camino Sanabres Most of the path is wide macadam, some also forest paths and quite a bit of asphalt39
Camino Sanabres In the middle of nowhere a ceramic tile built into the wall40
Camino Sanabres This is also Camino. If possible, one walks on the macadam at the edge of the asphalt41
Camino Sanabres Nice markings accompany you the whole way42
Camino Sanabres Spanish village43
Camino Sanabres Flowering decoration along the path44
Camino Sanabres Special albergo, everywhere there are tens of thousands of shells. Right on each one is a visitor's signature45
Camino Sanabres When we arrived, the host brought us a shell and asked us for a signature46
Camino Sanabres In Spain they place great emphasis on gates. Every meadow has its own and not only wooden ones like this47
Camino Sanabres Here they do not know apiaries like at home. Each hive is placed separately48
Camino Sanabres In Galicia everything is full of *horeros*, or granaries. They are raised on pillars with stones on top so mice cannot reach them49
Camino Sanabres Even the shoes had to be *adapted* to the foot problems50
Camino Sanabres Another albergue, this time converted from a children's camp into pilgrim accommodation.51
Camino Sanabres One of the huge farms that cows sadly rarely leave in their lifetime.52
Camino Sanabres Nowhere do they mind if you put food from the shop on the table with coffee. Even more, in many places they bring free tapas.53
Camino Sanabres They also need to rest a bit.54
Camino Sanabres Most village churches are in poor condition, only a few are renovated. City cathedrals, on the other hand, are richly equipped.55
Camino Sanabres Sad memorial. A train derailed here a few years ago in Santiago de Compostela. Many pilgrims were among the dead.56
Camino Sanabres Famous Obradoiro Square in front of the cathedral in Santiago.57
Camino Sanabres Group photo at Obradorio square.58
Camino Sanabres Also the official conclusion. Awarding of the plaque at the pilgrim office, for some years now at a new location.59
Camino Sanabres Local bakery and confectionery.60
Camino Sanabres And on the same day back on the path. This time towards Muxiji, a fishing village on the edge of the Atlantic.61
Camino Sanabres Companions62
Camino Sanabres Village inn, built of thick stone. Even without AC, it was noticeably cooler than outside.63
Camino Sanabres The path towards Muxiji or Finisteri is always beautiful.64
Camino Sanabres We travel through agricultural landscape.65
Camino Sanabres Most of their cemeteries do not feature ground burials.66
Camino Sanabres Nicely renovated albergue. It also has space for horses and a special cabin for the disabled.67
Camino Sanabres International group :)68
Camino Sanabres Albergue interior. Each has a shower and sanitary facilities as well as a kitchen for food preparation. But not everyone has a cooking pot :)69
Camino Sanabres Evening briefing :)70
Camino Sanabres This time a timely departure.71
Camino Sanabres Towards the Atlantic, everything is full of eucalypts. Their feature is a strong scent during rain and peeling bark.72
Camino Sanabres Exceptionally large horreo. Over twenty meters long and property of the monastery.73
Camino Sanabres This too is characteristic of these areas. Under the houses are stables with livestock and plenty of manure.74
Camino Sanabres Our goal ... Muxia.75
Camino Sanabres One of the better hostels ... Bela Muxia. Strongly recommend. 9.5 rating on Booking.76
Camino Sanabres Extremely friendly hostel owner. Every day at a set time she prepares traditional dishes and gives them away for free to pilgrims.77
Camino Sanabres Comfort in Bela Muxia. The bunk beds are better than many people have at home, each bunk has its own little light and electrical outlets.78
Camino Sanabres Consequence of the long kilometers of the first days, hot asphalt and too little shoe ventilation.79
Camino Sanabres Muxia with Monte Copinja.80
Camino Sanabres The famous La Barca, whose roof burned down a few years ago.81
Camino Sanabres The interior was destroyed by the fire extinguishing, now it has been restored.82
Camino Sanabres On the Atlantic coast. During storms, the sea crashes against the church doors.83
Camino Sanabres I have no idea what the fishermen are drying here.84
Camino Sanabres snapshot85
Camino Sanabres We returned to Santiago by bus. Before viewing the cathedral, coffee came first.86
Camino Sanabres Cathedral.87
Camino Sanabres Interior of the cathedral with characteristic side organs.88
Camino Sanabres The huge censer Botafumeiro, known from all films. It is 1.6 m high and weighs 62 kg.89
Camino Sanabres Relics of St. James.90
Camino Sanabres Conclusion of our journey this time.91
Camino Sanabres Return by airport bus. In the middle, there is a special space for backpacks.92
Camino Sanabres Santiago Airport, seen for the first time ... by pressing the appropriate button, you report your satisfaction with the toilet facilities.93
Camino Sanabres Flight to Milan.94
Camino Sanabres This time there was no unnecessary waiting for the transport to take us home.95
Camino Sanabres Camino Sanabres from Zamora to Santiago. About 100 km to Muxia followed.96
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