Availability in winter?

[eforsst]

Thinking of doing the Portuguese way starting in Porto in December, for solitude, and because that is when I'm off. I don't mind the weather.

How is the availability of accommodation nowadays? Do most places still close? Is it a problem, or just an inconvenience?

Erik

 

[Bradypus]

I walked the Portugues last month (beginning February 19th). The municipal albergues were open but several of the private albergues were closed. A couple had notices by the door saying that they would be re-opening on March 1st so perhaps that is normal practice on the Portugues? As I tend to walk quite long stages it was more of an inconvenience than a serious problem.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

You should expect closures after October, but hotels will be open as alternatives.

 

[eforsst]

Ok, thanks for the info! Sounds doable anyway