Manjarín
Camino Frances
To end of camino
227.1
Altitude
1440
Services
Manjarín is a semi-ruined hamlet kept alive by a single eccentric resident who styles himself as the last Knight Templar. The 'albergue' is basic in the extreme — no electricity, no running water, mattresses on the floor — and the experience is deliberately medieval. A sign at the entrance lists the distances to Jerusalem and Santiago in equal measure.
It's not for everyone, but it's unlike anything else on the Camino. A donation is expected. Those who stay tend to have stories.
The Road
From Manjarín the descent begins in earnest. The path drops steeply toward El Acebo, passing through scrubland and then forest as you lose altitude rapidly. The footing can be loose and rocky — take care, especially if wet.
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