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    • The World is Out ThereCamino De Santiago
      Day 6

      A dose of Camino magic

      May 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

      Having reached Astorga by about 12:30, I was too early to check in, so I found a cafe in the square and ordered a pizza and an IPA (I got a Porter). A father and son sat next table over. Pastor Mark is between flocks (and religions) and is walking the Camino. They are in about their 20th day. After a few minutes more and more young people come and greet them and sit down. They’ve all started together and have floated down the Camino together and are fast friends. Great to experience this special camaraderie. They will continue on tomorrow, while I have a rest day and so will slowly move on further ahead of me.Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago
      2
      Day 26

      Astorga

      April 17 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      I'd been leapfrogging Maritza (who will only say Yugoslavia as a place of origin but I think modern day Croatia?) and Stefan (French) all day, and trying to put a bit of wind in their sails as they are struggling today for some reason.

      Having a coffee together at 16km to go, we decided that was actually just six, twice, plus a bit. Eight? That's two fours. Six? Three twos. And so on. In the last kilometre I caught up, them crossing a very elaborate foot bridge over a railway and me approaching it. VAN TO GO she cried out, and we punched the air between us.

      We checked in to the municipal (€7) together, so were assigned the same bunk - she gave me the bottom and took the top so I owe her. After the customary shower, laundry, and explore, I found them at a bar, joined their table, and looked incredulously around a town square full of pilgrims I thought were long gone. Mr 4.5 was there! Haven't seen him since leaving Roncesvalles on day two.

      We went to the supermarket together, cooked together, and ate together on the terrace, lingering over a bottle of wine and watching the sunset before going to bed in our bunk, one of only TWO in the room. What a totally magnificent day. How lucky I am!      Read more

    • MikkaTo the End of the World
      Day 19

      Astorga

      August 4, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      I have left the Meseta and am entering the hills that will take me to Galicia, the last province on my walk.

      Bigger city also means better food. No more wilted leaves on oil, a vegetarian burger and good patatas bravas are waiting for me. Yay!Read more

    • TravelerUrlaub in Nordspanien
      1
      Day 4

      Astorga Klappe die 2.

      Yesterday in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Es gibt noch Einiges zu berichten. Auf unserer Fahrt nach Astorga sahen wir Pelligrinis (Pilger). Astorga ist auch eine Station auf einen der Jakobswege. Nun gibt es sehr unterschiedliche Pelligrinis. Die einen wandern mit leichtem Gepäck und schlafen im Hotel, wo dann auch ihr Koffer schon steht, manche fahren Fahrrad, andere wiederum sind mit vollem Gepäck unterwegs. Nun stellt sich die Frage für mich, wie erkennt man am Abend einen Pelligrini? 1. Er hat in der Stadt Badelatschen oder Birkenstocks an, 2. Einen humpelnden oder schweren Gang, 3. Ein sonengebräuntes meist rot gefärbten Gesicht , 4. ein Duft von frischem Duschbad umgibt ihn und 5. Man ist euphorisch unterwegs. Wer weiß wie es dann in Santiago de Compostela ist.Heute besuchten wir am späten Nachmittag die Kathedrale von Astorga, ein Bauwerk aus dem Barock und Klassizismus. Dort gab es so Kameras die man sich auf den Kopf setzt und dann ist man virtuell unterwegs. Man denkt, man sitzt auf einer Drohne und man fliegt hoch oben durch die Kathedrale. Kein Boden unter den Füßen nichts, ein ganz komisches Gefühl und dann erzählt jemand was natürlich in Deutsch. Es war so gigantisch, das wir diese Dinger nochmal aufgesetzt haben.Read more

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    • TravelerCompostelle 2023
      1
      1312
      Day 38

      L’amour transporte le pèlerin

      May 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Chemin de Compostelle 29/40
      Étape #. 22. Camino francés « Astorga à Rabanal Del Camino ». Kilomètres parcourus 21,3 km. Cumulatif : 763,4 km, moyenne 24,08km par jour. Étapes restantes avant Saint-Jacques de Compostelle : 11 et moins de 245 km à fouler.

      Aujourd’hui c’était une rando dédiée à la femme que j’aime, une personne extraordinaire qui embellie ma vie. Cette perle rare du bas du fleuve m’a accompagnée pendant les 20 kilomètres ce matin, pluie ou pas elle était là 🤗💙. Hélène, celle-là elle était pour toi, je t’aime 💙🤗🥰.

      Le camino était intéressant pour plus de la moitié de la rando (hauteur Santa Catalina de Somoza). Il y avait des vestiges de construction de type romane (photo).

      La chance était avec nous car malgré les menaces de pluie, les vents et le froid, nous avons été épargnés.

      Côté statistiques, les bornes et le décomptes des kilomètres sur le chemin Camino Frances ce multiplie. Plus que 11 étapes et moins 243 kilomètres à franchir et nous aurons accomplie ce défi de taille.

      Ainsi demain, nous aurons parcouru plus de 700 kilomètres.

      Buen Camino      Read more

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    • TravelerScotland to Spain
      2
      111
      Day 26

      Leon to Astorga

      April 3 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      I took the bus from Leon to Astorga. I arrived early so was able to have time to walk around.

      Saw the Gaudi Palace. It looks like a castle out of Disney.

      Sunny day. Leaving tomorrow to walk to Rabanal. I am very excited.Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances 2022
      Day 26

      Astorga

      September 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

      Bused to Astorga today. We'll start walking again tomorrow. We spent time exploring the cathedral before eating lunch.
      At lunch, I met some people that I had not seen since the first 3 days. It was awesome to catch up.
      In the late afternoon we visited the Gaudi Palace. The outside looks like a Disney princess palace to me.      Read more

    • TravelerA long walk with my son.
      21
      Day 3

      Day 2: Hospital de Orbigo to Astoga

      April 7 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      Had a slight delay this morning. Took the bus from Leon to Hospital de Orbigo to start our walking. Instead of going straight there we took a detour and went to a random Hospital in Leon on the city bus.
      All good. We overcame that obstacle and just got there a little later.
      Five minutes after starting we met Bea and Gus from Philadelphia.
      We had some trail magic today. Came across some hippies who had a whole spread for us with a donation. We both made our own fresh squeezed orange juice. (I may talk a lot about their O.j, I am slightly obsessed.)
      Total miles walked was 14.2. Total trail miles was 11.4.
      We are staying in a nice place with 10 people to the room. Everyone was asleep by 9 pm.
      We are both exhausted.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      1
      13
      Day 38

      Via de la Plata

      October 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

      After a short stroll I moseyed in to Astorga, which has been a Christian centre in Spain since the time of the apostles and became a Roman stronghold as well. Astorga is where the Camino Frances joins the Via de la Plata, otherwise known as the Roman Road which is now a popular alternate Camino route. Astorga is also where many Spanish start their Camino.

      As soon as I had climbed a few steps into the old town I was greeted with a gorgeous manicured park set at the top of the old city walls. These walls were originally built by the Romans though they have been raised and rebuilt in the Middle Ages and only small parts of the Roman wall remain at the base. The wall was 2.2km long, 4-5m thick and enclosed an area of 26 hectares although not all of it remains today.

      I decided on an extra short walk today so I could explore Astorga and also stay out of the rain which bucketed down from lunch time. Luckily I was busy exploring the Baroque Cathedral and the 19th century (virtually modern) Bishops Palace built by the famous Spanish architect Gaudi. Most photos are almost all of the Palace with only a cloister shot from inside the Cathedral and a couple of external shots with the palace and cathedral which are next to each other. After siesta, if there's a break in the rain, I will head out to find some famous Astorga chocolate.

      Tonight I'm back in a hostel although it's a bit special as there are no bunk beds and the owner is Brazilian and so is the pilgrim dinner tonight. I've chosen the bed next to the only opening window as I find I'm very partial to fresh air when I'm sleeping in a room with twelve other people.      Read more

    • TravelerCAMINO 2023
      1
      1111
      Day 24

      Back in the mountains yayy 🥰

      October 24, 2023 in Spain

      One of the coolest morning skies so far, photos did not do justice! Missed scrambling up rocky inclines even if you have to try not to break your angle with every step, and worth it for the AMAZE views from the albergue at the lil village at the top when the clouds cleared enough to actually see them lolRead more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Astorga, أسترقة, Estorga, Асторга, Astorgo, آستورخا, Աստորգա, アストルガ, 아스토르가, Asturica Augusta, 阿斯托尔加

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