Swimsuits??

[lorax]

Can anyone tell me about swimsuits please? I know at least one Refugio has a pool... can we just swim in our shorts and shirts?

 

[Anniesantiago]

I saw a couple of young ladies swimming in suits at one pool.
I also saw a couple go in their shorts and tee-shirts.
I think it's probably up to you whether or not you want to carry a suit for one swim?

 

[WolverineDG]

I take one. Never know when it will come in handy. Like soaking at the Medina Mayrit in Madrid post-Camino. :mrgreen:

Kelly

 

[William Marques]

It very annoying when you walk past a pool and it's hot and you do not have a pair of swimmers. Thats why I always take mine.

 

[jeff001]

I took one and it turned out to be great for walking in the rain. I wore a pair of nylon wind pants over it and both dried in no time once the rain stopped.

 

[Whalleyranger]

Take some! You'll only regret it if you don't when you see the pool at Portomarin!

 

[anniethenurse]

I have my bikini with me on my camino and I also use it as a night wear under a T- shirt. So better to take one...
annie

 

[lorax]

Howdy!! Thanks everyone for taking the time to give me a heads up... it's truly appreciated. I planned on taking my top piece with shorts but wondered if I'd need the whole thing. It would be good for walkin' in the rain...great idea. Actually I've found I LOVE to walk in the rain...and you usually have the place to yourself.

I also just realized that this post would be better suited (no pun intended ) for the clothing section... Sorry.


Happy Trails.....

 

[crackmrmac]

Hi Karla,

Even though I used my togs only once, at Calzadilla de la Cueza, I'm glad I had them, and will take them again this year.


Brian

Edit.......don't go expecting an olympic sized pool :lol:

 

[crackmrmac]

Hi Karla, Look here for another pool.

el-camino-frances/topic6200.html#p36302

 

[WolverineDG]

There's also a pool at Santiago Apostol in Puente La Reina. Only downside is that you have to climb the Alto del Perdon Jr to get to it.

Kelly

 

[anniethenurse]

There is a small pool in Belorado, too.

annie

 

[William Marques]

And one by the path in Hornillos or was it Hontonas.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Red Albergue members with pools:

Puenta La Reina - Santiago Apostol
Puenta La Reina - Jakue
Lorca - La Bodega del Camino
Boadilla del Camino - En El Camino
Calzadilla de la Cueza - Camino Real
Terradillos de los Templarios - Jacques de Molay

The odds of a pool at a municipal or church albergue are very small.

 

[WolverineDG]

And the Fuente de los Moros on the way to Villamayor de Monjardin (between Estella & Los Arcos).

And the various & sundry rivers you cross...oh the possibilities!
Kelly

 

[Deleted member 3000]

It was growing green stuff when I saw it, but hop in if its legal!

 

[anniethenurse]

yes falcon, growing green stuff in there this year too

annie

 

[Rebekah Scott]

My favorite swimming place along the camino is in the Rio Porma, beneath the bridge into Puente de Villarente. A great break on that long slog between Mansilla and Leon... if you survive the bridge crossing, double back beneath and there´s a wonderful swimming hole!

Reb.