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I would like to warn you about a ghost hotel that I encountered in Villadangos del Páramo it is located between LEON and ASTORGa and is called AVENIDA III. You want to stay in Villadangos? There are other hostels and albergues there. I have...
Bag transfer is a breeze. You find special envelopes in hostels, pensions, albergues, hotels and you have your backpack transported to your next destination provided you know exactly where you are going. You call up a number in English if...
Pack transfer is simple. I've always used Jacotrans, with good results You can do it day at a time with the bags they leave in the reception areas.
Or if you book before you go, you can prepay your bag transfer as well. You save a euro per time...
Also look for hostales, which are small, often family run hotels, similar to pensiones, but in my experience hostal rooms always have private bathrooms, but pensiones often have shared bathrooms.
This list from the Wise Pilgrim app describes the different kinds of private accommodations found in Spain. In addition many albergues also offer private rooms.
As far as the luggage goes, you can arrange transfer on a day to day basis. I would only book my first few nights before leaving home, then as I understand how far I'm comfortable walking each day I would book a day or two ahead.
You have a lot...
Gronze.com also lists hotels on the Camino routes. It is a Spanish site, but you can translate it if you open it in a Google browser.
Just be aware that booking.com only has a limited number of the rooms in most places. Sometimes people panic...
I have wrapped the electrical plug in bubble wrap in order that it not be damaged during transport. I use Bluetooth to keep a record of the episodes of sleep apnea.
My husband and I are currently walking the Camino. He has brought his travel-sized CPAP, and has done great with it! It’s quiet, and easy to carry. Expensive? Yes! But worth having, especially since we are not sending bags ahead. Best wishes!
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