Should I get a stamp in Ourense?(from ourense to Santiago)

[Yuchu]

Hi, we’re planning walk Camino from Ourense to Santiago, and should we get the first stamp in Ourense ( the beginning point)? And just get the first one on the road?
And is it easy to get stamps along Camino?
Sorry, maybe a stupid question. But it’s my first time to walk, and so nervous.
How is the weather in mid- October? Rainy day?
Can someone give us the details? Appreciate for your help.

 

[Lindsay53]

Hi Yuchu. Yes, you should get a stamp in Ourense. You will find any cafe, bar, hotel and albergue, along with many other businesses will be able to give you a stamp. There will be no trouble getting them. Remember you will need two stamps per day if you wish to receive a Compostela. I'm not familiar with the weather in October however you should be prepared for any situation.

Feeling nervous is perfectly normal. You will be fine.

Buen Camino!

 

[Yuchu]

Hi Yuchu. Yes, you should get a stamp in Ourense. You will find any cafe, bar, hotel and albergue, along with many other businesses will be able to give you a stamp. There will be no trouble getting them. Remember you will need two stamps per day if you wish to receive a Compostela. I'm not familiar with the weather in October however you should be prepared for any situation.

Feeling nervous is perfectly normal. You will be fine.

Buen Camino!

Muchas gracias~

 

[chooleekr]

According to the site gronze, the distance between Ourense and Santiago is 105.4 km. You can get Compostela by walking pilgrimage and getting 2 stamps per day. Get stamped at restaurants, bars, albergues, city halls, police stations, and more. You will do well.

Gronze site : https://www.gronze.com/via-plata

 

[trecile]

According to the site gronze, the distance between Ourense and Santiago is 105.4 km. You can get Compostela by walking pilgrimage and getting 2 stamps per day.

That is correct, and since it's just over 100 km from Ourense its very important to get a stamp there to document that the starting point is at least 100 km from Santiago if you want to receive a Compostela.

 

[Angela Blaschke]

I just came back from the Via de la Plata and I did not get 2 stamps from Ourense on. It never occurred to me. I don’t think it is that easy since there are hardly any cafes or bars between albergues. I got my Compostela and the distance certificate with no problem

 

[trecile]

I just came back from the Via de la Plata and I did not get 2 stamps from Ourense on. It never occurred to me. I don’t think it is that easy since there are hardly any cafes or bars between albergues. I got my Compostela and the distance certificate with no problem

I think it might be different for someone starting from Ourense.

 

[Angela Blaschke]

I think it might be different for someone starting from Ourense.

Yes, maybe. Didn’t think of that.

 

[Richard Smith]

I just came back from the Via de la Plata and I did not get 2 stamps from Ourense on. It never occurred to me. I don’t think it is that easy since there are hardly any cafes or bars between albergues. I got my Compostela and the distance certificate with no problem

Some people receive a Compostela with just one stamp (I did) but it is against the rules and depends on the staff member's compassion/judgement and the "pilgriminess" of the applicant. You must have passed both tests!