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    New phone number for Quintanarraya Albergue!!

    The new number is +34 677504970, its on WhatsApp. I had been ringing for 2 days, a man who did not understand English and I could not understand him, would hang up. So I asked the kind and helpful lady at Hotel La Muralla in Retortillo de Soria for help. Seems he is so fed up of people ringing...
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    Help Needed for Accommodation in Caracena and Fresno de Caracena!!

    We are currently walking the Lana and at Mandayona. Prefer these days to get a room rather than rely on finding space in tiny albergues. We have stayed in 3 so far, varied from good to basic (worst 4 beds, no blankets, no pillows, no heating but no cost!). Will be doing the stage to Fresno de...
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    Prices on Gronze for rooms

    Also some places offer pilgrim discounts if asked, you can't get discount with online bookings. If there number starts with 6 in Spain it's a mobile, and most are on Whats App So using Google Translate you can send an English etc or Spanish message snd translate any replies. Easy!! well almost....
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    Lana Accomodation

    My wife and I are currently walking the Lana. Is there any current accomodation information available?
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    Mozárabe from Málaga

    Do you have a strong reason to start from.Malaga? Considered starting in ALMERIA? My wife and I walked from Almeria to Merida in April/May last year, it was great.....posted a blog on it.
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    Liner Socks

    Try Ininji Toe Liner Socks, ultra thin and fit like a glove, dry quickly and also help reduce blisters. I never wear wool socks, they take too long to dry. Socks made with Coolmax dry overnight which is important on a Camino if it is not warm. Another option to to Solomon's is Altras Lone...
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    Seeking information about Via Francigena Del Sud Iphone mapping app

    We are walking it next month. The official Italian site had lots of info including an App... download for free from their site of Google Play Store. Lots of info on accommodation on website and in App, plus I use booking.com as well. Also a number of useful blogs around. I use Organic Maps...
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    Accommodation from Malaga

    have you thought of walking from Almeria instead? If so Mozarabe Friends in Almeria would be able to help you.
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    busses on the Mozarabe

    Walked that stretch in April 23, hard (steep) but some of the best views if the walk, not to be missed!!
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    Hostal Vaticano Monterubio de La Serena

    Tried them on What'sApp?
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    SIM card for Europe

    I walked in Spain and Portugal last year. Got a Vodaphone 28day Sim card in Madrid. Later found could only ring Spanish Mobile Numbers ... and Romanian!.... could not call international or cross Europe!!!! Data great worked everywhere. So much for EU. After 28days tried Orange SIM.... similar...
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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    I would recommend the following... walked both in 2023 1. Mozarabe from Almaria ~650km - Roman Ruins in Merida, Arabic influences especially in Granada and Cordoba - Sierra Nevada Mountains - some remote sections, not too many people but good facilities - some great off road walking 2. Geira...
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    A few days on Mozarabe from Malaga

    Use Gronze! has all the Moz variants.
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    Walking the Mozarabe Camino: A Beautiful Journey from Almeria to Merida

    Carol and I walked from Almeria to Merida in April this year (2023). A fantastic Camino with an amazing Friends group in Almeria to help you along your way. We have walked around 14 different caminos and this is now my favourite. They even personally meet with you and give you your...
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    Magna Via Francigena Sicily!

    Friends of ours, Anna and Michael, have finished it in the last few months and a written a great blog on it. https://our-wanderlust.com/2023/06/magna-via-francigena/
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