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i would say it is very safe, i met several young girls[aged 19] that began the trip alone and saw that many older people would watch out for them.i spoke with two of the girls and they said they felt safe and comfortable. just be sensible as you would any where in the world and i would suggest chatting to people you trust and letting them know if you plan to get off route at any stage cos you may find they will be looking out for you as people bond quickly,YOU WILL BE SAFE,and i wish you a wonderful adventure.Hello everyone! Can anybody tell me how safe it is for young woman going on the road alone. As I read some missing news.
Hi Olm; how young?Hello everyone! Can anybody tell me how safe it is for young woman going on the road alone. As I read some missing news.
@Robo Hi, Thanks for the promising message. I might ask you something: I am student, I want to start from Leon, where can I stay in Leon for cheap to meet other pilgrims? Also; I just have a map, do I need internet for google map or GPS not to get lost on the way?
As others have stated here, you will meet many pilgrims of all ages. I congratulate you on taking this on for yourself. I have no doubt you will remain safe and have an experience of a lifetime. Today, I'm the youngest I will ever be….at 79. Buen Camino olm.@jennie Hi jennie, thank you. @movinmaggie Hi movinmaggie, actually not younger than 18.
@Robo Hi, Thanks for the promising message. I might ask you something: I am student, I want to start from Leon, where can I stay in Leon for cheap to meet other pilgrims? Also; I just have a map, do I need internet for google map or GPS not to get lost on the way?
@olm, hospitaleros are the people who run / manage / supervise Albergues. They look after pilgrims. In some they even cook them an evening meal. A Credencial is your "Pilgrim Passport" and you will need one to stay in an Albergue. It will be stamped each time by the Hospitalero/a. You should also obtain another "sello" (stamp) during the day as you are walking - easily obtained in bars / cafes / churches / Town Halls and other places too. As I said you can obtain a Credencial in Leon.Dear @Tincatinker Thanks for the help and advises, I will sure do. But I don't know what is hospitalero/e and I don't have Credencial but I'll get one. Thanks again for your help and good wishes. I have one more question whether I can shorten the trip from leon to camino to 13 days by taking like bus in between?
Gronze lists 600 Albergue and Hostal beds @ €10 or less. Doesn't seem like a shortage to me.There were not so many albergues in Leon as you would expect in a big city. My impression of it was mostly of desperate looking pilgrims walking around and trying to find a place to stay. Sure there were hotels for 130 euros/person/night. I would advise to make a reservation.
I've also read that the municipal albergue in Leon (which closed three years ago) may re-open. The Ayuntamiento is studying it,There were not so many albergues in Leon as you would expect in a big city. My impression of it was mostly of desperate looking pilgrims walking around and trying to find a place to stay. Sure there were hotels for 130 euros/person/night. I would advise to make a reservation.
If you are going on Camino you are going into bars. The bar is often the only place to get food or a cup of coffee.@falcon269 haha, I didn't plan for the bars but I just ask for the roads. Thanks by the way!
@SeaHorse Hi, Thanks, Is it really like this?
By men, you probably mean men/ women...Watch out for middle aged men out to regain their youth. They are not dangerous, but they can be irritating! Spanish men in bars are like men in bars everywhere; a couple of drinks and they think they have become attractive to all women.
Gronze has them all:Hi again! Could it possible somebody name the city/town night stops between Leon and Camino, it seems it is different?