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Not to try to discourage you in any way because we all love the camino but these are pretty high expectations. Just be aware that given the village-to-village nature of the camino, food can sometimes be ordinary, scenery is often mundane and...
Another vote for the Inglès, although there's a bit more road walking than I prefer. Albeit mainly quiet back country roads.
Several attractive towns to explore along the way - including the beginning, Ferrol. Great food if you look for it, with...
Look into the Camino Inglés. I know that you aren't concerned with finishing in Santiago, but that could change as you meet others who are headed there. The Camino Inglés is a "complete" Camino in itself, so that can be satisfying...
Other 5 day suggestions.
I'd still include Muxia-Finisterre-Santiago
Logrono to Burgos (Frances). Great food at each end and wonderful walking.
Zafra to Caceres (Via de la Plata) Great food at each end and wonderful walking.
Astorga - O...
The bus station is quite nice now. The airport is also nice. I doubt you'll find coffee shops open at this time either place so I think it is a tossup.
Luggage transport is easy. Your hospitalero will be able to help with that. Your hospitalero will also be able to advise and help is booking is required in your next stop.
I haven't walked during santa semana, but your hospitalera will know what...
As does the Albergue Espiritu Santo in Carrion de los Condes, and the municipal albergue in Castrojeriz (if memory serves).
You could pack an extra microfiber super absorbent towel (small size) and use that to wring out extra moisture.
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