OLAF, who we meet in Hungray, is a German who has lived in Spain for 17 years. So he knows his routes. Here in three parts are his suggestions.
PART ONE
To : tynda@hotmail.com
Subject : Fwd: Re: SPAIN part one
Date : Sat, 20 Apr 2002
You travel through southwest France hower you prefer, and end up in Bayonne,
which is always worth a visit.
From there you head to Ustaritz, Espelette and the cross the border at
Alkerdi. A marvellous road will take you to Elizondo. In Elizondo you should
for sure stay at
Casa Rurral Urruska
Barrio Bearzun
TEl and Fax: 0034 948 45 21 06
This accomodation is hidden in the Pyrinees between Spain and France.An 200
years old woooden house with only 5 rooms aviable. Amidsts the most amazing
nature in Spain, you will spend a wonderful time at the end of the world.
The way there is somewhat hidden, so if you decide to book there (advisable
at weekends, unneccessary on weekdays) let me know.
From there back to France to St. Jean-le Pied-de Port. Back into Spain
through National Road 121a. An amazing settintg will take you to Pamplona, a
perfect site if you want to walk on Hemmingways steps... All the small roads
round the town are worth a day trip.
From there down to Tafalla, Olite and Tudela. Towns full of Spanish history
and marvellous ancient architecture.
From there to Soria, taking National Road 122 towards Valladolid. Some 20
miles from Soria you arrive to Calatañazor, an amazing village, which could
be our first meeting point. If you arrange arriving there on a Friday, y
would book some rooms in an amazing small hotel (building must be 500 years
old). The village has a population of about 25 people. From there we could
have an amazing weeking through the beautiful surroundings.
The route down to Calatañazor can take as many days as you like, as it is
full of beauty, but I advise no less than 4 days.
This was chapter 1. The next will follow soon.
Regards
OLAF
Contine to PART TWO