Right after passing Moraleja , near a
tall factory chimney , instead of going straight you take a turning on the
left ( with a roundabout on the right) toward Cilleros, a few meters away
you will find a roundabout (now they are very fashionable) you turn right
after it toward Cilleros again. You follow it and at the end in the very
village there is the sign for Valverde del Fresno.
At last this is where we want to get, no miss. Before reaching the village
you will find a petrol station on the right . you will continue unless you
want to fill in. Right at the entrance of the village there is a curve turning
on the left towards Portugal, CAUTION, because many people follow straight
on and enter the village instead of taking this curve on the left. The Chemist´s
is the critical point ( FARMACIA)… that is the way you have to take,
past the village , about 2 km( 1.8 km exactly) you will see a very rustic
sign on the left which reads ¨Caserío de la Ramallosa 11km ,
that is your way, though it is not 11km it is just 9 km as the country road
has been rebuilt (look at your counter).
You will see a sign which reads ¨la Ramallosa`, it has an arrow which
indicates that you have to turn left, it is just 200 metres more until the
first turning on the right (it is signalled), 200 metres more you are already
in the ´Caserío`, you are really there though you do not see
it well .This is normal , it is the first time you come here it is not your
fault! The signals can be easyly seen.
Time approximately from Madrid is 3 hours and a half until you get to
Valverde. If you have any doubts or questions, do not hesitate to ask
or phone our numbers on the top of the page.
We can arrange the arrival date and hour on the phone. Attached to this
explanation there is a Map so that you get to La Ramallosa without any
problems.
TIMETABLES
It is advisable to arrive at working times so that the personnel in charge
of the service of La Ramallosa can finish their day at the stated time.
Our usual timetable for the meals are the following:
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TIMETABLE |
| Breakfast |
9,30 a 10,30. |
| Lunch |
14 a 14,30. |
| Dinner |
21 h. |
| We can also serve
a snack at about 13:00 p.m. |
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SOME OTHER THINGS...
The accomodation fee will be satisfied if possible on the arrival, and
as there is no electricity and we do not have a visa card payment service
you will have to take into account that the nearest cash dispensers are
:
In Valverde in the Constitución Square or in Hoyos on the road.
Nowadays there is coverage for cell phones in the area but be careful
because sometimes the phones connect with a Portuguese operator and it
gets a bit more expensive to make a phone call. Take with you a film to
take photographs, the landscape is worth taking pictures. Though it is
obvious we strongly advice you to take proper shoes and clothes for the
country . Once a girl came wearing high-heel and it got a bit difficult
for her to walk without stumbling. A dressing gown, pyjamas or slippers
are also advisable!!. They are very useful here at the beginning of the
day.
If you like nature and bird watching binoculars would allow you to enjoy
wide horizon lines and lovely landscapes. It is also the right place to
use for the first time that walking stick they gave us and that we do
not use in the city as we do not want to look like snobs. Here it is very
useful the same applies to caps or hats. It is also advisable to take
a small torch , batteries and a lighter to the Ramallosa as they are first
necessity items there. If at night there is moon or full moon it is better
not to take a torch as you will not allow the eye to get used to the intense
and nice blue light. It is also convenient to leave at home some signalling
candles , with big candle lights in the safe places that you will find
conveniently displayed in all the rooms. But be careful with the long
candles of the ceiling lamps and candelabra as they sometimes fall down.
You never should leave any of these candles burning out of your sight.
During your stay enjoy the candle lights and the fireplaces as you wish
but if you come with children we beg you to watch out as they are usually
attracted by fire and other dangerous elements. Try also to prevent them
from disturbing other guests. It is not our worker´s duties to do
that for you. We say that because some parents leave their children do
whatever they want without taking any notice.
Most of our bedrooms have a fireplace or a firewood stove. Before going
to sleep it is advisable to open the windows for some fresh air if you
notice theri is smoke. The logs should burn completely leaving the ashes
to supply the heat. The logs which have not burnt completely are likely
to provoke bad fumes or else fall down onto dangerous places. Therefore
it is convenient to take them out of the fire place or to leave them to
burn completely before going to sleep. Do not leave near the fireplaces
anything that could burn such as clothes, wood, oil candles, etc. Following
these indications there is no reason to worry about any dangers. All houses
have a fire extinguisher, remember where it is. If you have not any experience
setting a fire ask for help to any of our workers. Just to light it or
to manipulate it.
If you need some drinking water, we advice you to ask for it to our staff.
The fawcett water is drinkable but as it comes from a water tank it is
better not to drink it.
It is not a bad idea to purchase here some traditional produces from
this land: Virgin Olive Oil -exquisite- red sausages from Salamanca, honey
(many different kinds), traditional fire wood baked bread. Sweets…
To get them you just have to order them in advance, on Saturday the lattest.
SOME USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Town council of Valverde del Fresno : 927. 51.00.13
Police Station (guardia civil) of Valverde del Fresno: 927. 51.00.32
Medical Services of Valverde del Fresno (Service 24 h.): 927.51 01 70
and FINALLY…
After your visit , it would be very useful for us to have a comment or
a letter through e-mail to know your opinion about our services , facilities,
and the model of tourism we have designed. With your help our facilities
and services will get better-as possible- Have a happy stay and thankyou.
We beg you to call us on our office to give us your contact cell phone
number that you are going to use during your stay to be in touch on the
arrival day and to arrange our appointment.
See you soon we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Caserío of La Ramallosa.
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