Villavieja

Camino de Invierno

To end of camino
250.3
Altitude
764

Santalla del Bierzo

3.70

Villavieja

1.20

Castillo de Cornatel

Kildevandsfontæne, Santiago-kirken. Denne smukke lille landsby var engang hjemsted for de livegne, der arbejdede for indbyggerne på slottet ovenover. Bortset fra alberguet er der ingen service af nogen art, så hvis du planlægger at blive her, må du tage din mad og proviant med dig.

Villavieja er det eneste sted, hvor pilgrimme gentagne gange har rapporteret, at de er blevet skræmt af en meget stor mastiff, der var løs og gøede højlydt. I årevis havde ejeren nægtet at gøre noget. Det lader til, at hunden nu er indespærret (men ikke lænket) i en stor gård. Hundesituationen i Villavieja ser ud til at være løst.

The Road

Halvvejs gennem Villavieja er der en asfalteret vej til højre. Hvis du tager den vej, kommer du uden om slottet. På venstre side ligger et stort, meget flot renoveret gammelt hus, og Caminoen til slottet går forbi venstre side af det hus. Det er en let grussti gennem kastanjetræer.

City Map
Accommodation in Villavieja.

Comments

All Caminos App User (ikke efterprøvet)

You get sheets for the bed (including a thin sheet), and a blanket is already on your bed. WiFi is available, a washer and dryer is also available for no extra charge. Kitchen is fully equipped.

Bring food from Ponferrada!!! Also plan on food for the next day - I couldn’t find anything open until I already walked 21km the next day!!

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

An amazing albergue! Its like a mountain chalet and beutifully renovated. Everyhing seems almost new. 16 bunks. Seperate Toilet and shower area for men and women. Great shower!

Lounge / dining area. Fully equipped kitchen. Washing machine and dryer! Sheets, towels, blankets!

Wifi....

Lovely place to stay.

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

The large dog was loose this morning. We had to use our poles to scare it off. It tried attacking us. The owner saw us on the Camino near the castle and he apologized. He said that he keeps the dog put away during the busier season.

Camino de Sant…

The municipality of Priaranza del Bierzo (which includes the hamlet of Villavieja) has taken back the management of the albergue.
It’s 10€ a night and you leave your money on top of the desk where the sello is for the credential. Please get in touch with the ayuntamiento (town hall) two days before your stay. Call 987-42-08-06. M-F, 9 am - 2 pm. You can also write to the email address for information, aytopriaranza@ccbierzo.com, but calling is requested for actual reservations.