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[QUOTE="good_old_shoes, post: 1106774, member: 47112"] Some people plan for rest days in the bigger towns/cities to explore and do some sightseeing. I prefer to take rests days whenever my body tells me that it needs one. That helps to minimize the risk of injury or illness. That's also a reason why I prefer not to pre-book accommodation days ahead. That makes it difficult to rest when you need it or really love a place and would just like to stay longer. So my advice would be to take your rest days whenever you feel you need it, or when you fall in love with a town (or albergue or group of people ) and simply want to stay a second day. You can also use them for walking "half" days: if you pass through a town and love it, just stop there instead of pushing on to the one that would be the standard stopping point. It is one big joy of the Camino to be able to listen to your body and soul and make little decisions accordingly, instead of pre planning everything. How would you know now when/where you'll feel tired on the Camino or which places will feel right for a rest day? Apart from that I agree that small towns are much better for rest days, because there, resting is what you'll actually do. In the big cities you'll be tempted to walk around all day. An albergue with a nice garden and / or good vibes is a plus. The problem with recommendation for towns or accommodation is that the "feel" of a place can be different from day to day, depending on the (changing) hospitaleros, pilgrims, and one's own daily mood, and a place someone else loved, might be one you won't like at all. Better to find your own favourites. Just my opinion of course. Others prefer to do it differently. Buen Camino! [/QUOTE]
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