Calzada del Coto

 To be honest it was all looking a bit organised and sparse as we headed along the N-120. The sign post really made it clear were weren’t reaching Leon by Christmas. Then we turned into Calzada del Coto - which google translates to Coto Causeway.














We are approaching the pueblo in that time bubble which is streetview August 2021. The town is glorious in its pared down with narrow streets, bleak frontages and harsh lines. It has a small bit of green at the north end and the most glorious town hall - with a balcony for a very small Generalissimo, Father of his People to stand on and address a very small multitude. The balcony was added recently. Maybe they knew something.



Currently 218 people dwell here, down from the 939 of 1940. Pablo Carajal Carbajal has been mayor since 1999. He represents the Popular Party. They dominate the local council with 90 votes = giving them 4 seats. The 57 votes of the Citizens Party get them a seat.




https://www.aytocalzadadelcoto.es/ The town website has the usual pleasing not totally finished quality. The first bar we come to is Bar Xanadu. Liam reckoned
Delicious “Dirty Chips;” fried potatoes with cheese and bacon. A camino friend and I spent a few hours chatting with the young lady at the bar and had a great time. The kitchen doesn’t open for dinner until 7 or so, but if you’re staying in Sahagún and don’t mind a bit of a jog, I enjoyed Xanadú more than anywhere I went in the city.



As we are here we might as well stay in the San Roque pilgrim hostel. https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/calzada-coto/albergue-peregrinos-san-roque Recent reviews are very positive although bemoan the lack of wifi.






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