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Camino Mozárabe stage 17, Córdoba – Cerro Mariano 19 km

Today’s distance 19 km Elevation gain 468 m Elevation loss 59 m Total distance from Almería 412 km I had covered about 1.5 km before I realised I hadn’t started to record my walk which explains the difference between the … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 16, Santa Cruz – Córdoba 26.5 km

Today’s distance 26.5 km Elevation gain 398 m Elevation loss 478m Total distance from Almería 393 km I have decided to include in the ‘total distance’ stated above the 25 km that I didn’t walk yesterday, so that anyone wanting to … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 15, Castro del Rio – Santa Cruz 25 km

If you have read yesterday’s post you will know that I didn’t walk this stage due to illness in the group and lack of accommodation at Santa Cruz.  I have however walked this stage before when I walked from Málaga … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe – 0 km

Well, this is weird. My first day off in all my six caminos. Reasons are many and varied. Whilst we were eating last evening we were visited by Antonio, a volunteer with the Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 14 – Baena to Castro del Rio 21 km

Today’s distance 21 km Elevation gain 122 m Elevation loss 335 m Total distance from Almería 341.5 km There was another misty start to the day and the air felt damp. We stop at a cafe for breakfast but they … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 13 – Alcuadete to Baena 26 km

Today’s distance 26 km Elevation gain 321 m Elevation loss 493 m Total distance from Almería 320.5 km I have been asked about my group of camigas and the changing numbers. We set off as five from Almería. Sadly after … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 11 – Moclin to Alcalá la Real 25 km

Today’s distance 25 km Elevation gain 499 m Elevation loss 563 m Total distance from Almería 269.5 km I have been asked several times what app I am using to provide the above information, and I apologise for not responding … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 10 – Granada – Moclin 36.5 km

Today’s distance 36.5 km Elevation gain 596 m Elevation loss 246 m Total distance from Almería 244.5 km We left early this morning due to a long day. At 07:00 it was still a little dark in Granada and the … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 9 – Quentar to Granada 18.5 km

Apologies for no elevation information today – I accidentally deleted it – very annoying! Today’s distance 18.5 km Total distance from Almería 208 km This morning dawned quite mild, no harsh breeze. After a quick stop at Bar Los Angeles … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 8 – La Peza to Quentar 28 km

Today’s distance 28 km Elevation gain 747m Elevation loss 861 m Total distance from Almería 189.5 km We leave earlier than usual at about 7:20 because of today’s long hike. Some grey cloud is hanging in the sky and the … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 7 – Guadix to La Peza 27 km

Today’s distance 27 km Elevation gain 563 m Elevation loss 487 m Total distance from Almería 161.5 Guadix is a beautiful city with stunning period property, which was enhanced by the early morning sun as we left for today’s stage. … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 6 – Alquife to Guadix 24 km

Today’s distance 24km Elevation gain 201 m Elevation loss 505 m Total distance from Almería 134.5 It became very cold during the night and I had chosen a very lightweight blanket and didn’t sleep too well as a result. Manuel’s … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 5 – Huéneja to Alquife 20 km

Today’s distance 20 km Elevation gain 349 m Elevation loss 289 m Total distance from Almería 110.5 Well, this is what we have been waiting for. Now we are talking camino walking – and it doesn’t get finer than this. … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 4 – Abla to Huéneja 21.5 km

Today’s distance 21.5 km Elevation gain 432 m Elevation loss 139 m Total distance from Almería 90.5 km A much nicer start to the day, with the snow topped mountains to our left and walking along comfortable country lanes and … Continue reading

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Camino Mozárabe stage 3 – Alboloduy to Abla 30 km

Today’s distance 30 km Elevation gain 817 m Elevation loss 315 m Total distance from Almería 69 Last night in Alboloduy there were twelve pilgrims, we five, a Spanish guy who I have yet to see, a German couple, an … Continue reading

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