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Two of us will be walking the Olvidado in mid-May. We’re having trouble finding accommodations in either Riello or Pandorado, even after checking the guides and Laurie’s thread. I’ve seen a reference somewhere to a new albergue, I think in Riello. Any ideas?
Great news about another option, and quite reasonably priced. I don't recommend Resthy's in Pandorado even if rooms are available -- he was very uncooperative and rude to us when we were looking for a place to stay in May. If your mileage works out to get to Vegarienza, definitely get in touch with Estela. Her albergue/acogida is basic but clean and functional. And the dinner at Maxi's -- although I felt I was eating in someone's dining room -- was good and filling.Another CR in the area has joined in to offer lodging to pilgrims. The Casa Rural La Magia de las Nubes in Robledo de Omaña will pick you up in Riello and bring you back the next morning. Price of bed and breakfast plus “taxi service” is only 15€ per person.
They are on WhatsApp. 34 661 97 73 05
That means that if Resthy’s place in Pandorado is too expensive, and if the Hotel Pandorado is too expensive, closed or otherwise unavailable, there is a good option for those who don’t mind being driven about 8 km off route.
And I have edited my earlier post to indicate that Estela in Vegarienza has been able to cobble together enough funds (including some from American Pilgrims, thanks APOC!) to open a basic “acogida” with plans to improve. There is also a very good home-cooking restaurant int own. Good place to stay.
I am not surprised about the hotel. I have never seen it open, even though I was able to communicate with them on behalf of another pilgrim.Gran Hotel Pandorado Is closed.
Resthy told me that only his restaurant is open.
Hi Laurie, I never checked out the casa rural La Magia or any other casa rurals In the vicinity but it seems to be a great option to break up the day.I am not surprised about the hotel. I have never seen it open, even though I was able to communicate with them on behalf of another pilgrim.
I wonder if Resthy’s decision is a permanent one. He was never at all interested in pilgrims. Not a mean guy, but I think I paid 60 € for one of his apartments — he told me I could bring in several more people if I wanted to.
Did you happen to check out the Casa Rural La Magia I mentioned above? They have gotten some good responses according to Cuñarro. You do have to go for a 8 km car ride (no charge, apparently), but it seems like a good option to break up the stage between La Magdalena - Vegarienza if you’re not up for 30 km and about 600 m elevation.