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O'Cebreiro is normally tight. I walked past it to Liñares (another 3-4 km) or so where I stayed at the Linar do Rei while has a mix of private rooms with bathroom and some private rooms with a shared bathroom. The accommodation is modern and...
I am not a fan of the poncho though they are popular. I use a waterproof jacket and have a waterproof cover for my rucksack. In addition I have dry (Waterproof) bags for my stuff which holds/ organise things in the rucksack.
My stuff has not yet...
I have always used twin layer hiking socks and till date have not had a blister. Yes drying them takes longer.
Merino wool has good reviews but I have seen some users with horrible blisters
It is about the combination of socks with footwear. If...
There is a hotel Sleep N Atocha, Doctor Drunken, 4, Centro, Madrid about 300 Mtrs from the Atocha station. The single rooms are small but about 80 Euro.
Better option is a pension close to the station. There are a few
I will be doing my second Camino in 3 weeks. I have reached a level of fitness that I am happy with and don't plan any long hikes but only shorter 5 to 8 km walks till the last week as I don't want to pick up a strain or injury to start the...
The Los Arcos to Logrono stage and the Logrono to Najera stages a long totaling 58 km. You may consider doing it in 3 stages with breaks at Viana and Navarette.
Viana is a nice small town with some nice restaurants and cafes. I stayed at the...
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