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Oh “fff” since when did this forum become a subset of Tripeadvertiser? The best place a pilgrim can find to stay in “anywhere” is the place that has a bed. We all hope for a friendly welcome, food and even a warm shower but a mattress and a sound...
I am generally fairly positive writing reviews- I would add in something relevant or practical.
Yet my expectation of albergues is not super high - and I can be forgiving of hiccups.
I have spent an afternoon killing flies in one albergue on...
And quite a few using the train as well.
Personally I disliked Toledo, it seemed too Disneyfied for me.
I prefer places like Valladolid and Valencia where old and historic parts of the city are blended in with the new parts and together these...
Thanks for the info. This is the way I think it works. If a pilgrim uses a bus/train to move from one Camino route to another or to skip a section but continue hiking, using the pilgrim albergue would be acceptable. And taking a bus to the...
Absolutely going for a private room in Toledo. I just want to start hanging out with other pilgrims after that, even if they're not on the same route I plan to walk in total. But I get that I shouldn't take a bed from someone who walked to a...
The albergue in Poladura on the Camino del Salvador was clean, and had decent beds, but one couple took a look and the wife declared "we are not dogs, we cannot stay here," and they walked on. It was to my benefit as the solo female I had the...
There is a huge music festival in Santiago at the end of May and beginning of June. I think the price rise reflects the demand for beds at that peak period. Not directly related to the popularity of the Camino. Santiago is a big city and not...
IMHO, a donativo/non-profit albergue should not be subject to "reviews," because it's not in the hotel business. It's not a business at all, it is a dedicated charitable institution, there to serve a particular population in need. It's a little...
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