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I walked the Salvador as a solo female in September 2014. The 5 days is enough. I didn't feel unsafe but it is a solitary walk. I stayed at the Casa Rural in Poladura. You do need to have food with you. The trails were easily found and the terrain moderately difficult. I carried a light weight...
I stayed at Hostal Arcos in September 2014 and was under impressed. The host was not helpful or friendly and it smelled strongly of cigarette smoke despite being non-smoking. It was not inexpensive. Looks like there are plenty of other options in equally great locations.
I am on the San Salvador now. The albergue and bar at La Robla did not have wifi. There may be wifi in town but you have to walk back in or stop before getting to the albergue. Posada Embrujo in Poladura de Tercia had wifi. I stopped at a bar in Pola de Gordan that had wifi. The albergue in Pola...
I walked from San Sebastian to Santiago through Oviedo in September 2007. I found the route from Oviedo to Santiago wonderful. The views were beautiful. It is a route less traveled and you will not meet up with as many people. There are several options upon leaving Lugo. Ask the hospitalero...
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