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I would recommend staying at accommodation that accepts bags. Why would you expect an albergue to provide you a service (watching over your luggage) if you aren't staying there?
Albergues generally don't provide meals, though a couple of donativos do.
I got meals in Fuenterroble and Alcuescar.
Breakfast. You will often find a bar open providing breakfast to the locals. But not always. In those cases buy something the...
Just another bit of context. If you’re planning to eat out in an evening you might have to wait until 8:00 pm or later for restaurants to open. Just something to factor in when you’re looking at the more remote sections.
No and no.
Generally where there's an albergue there's also someplace to eat but it's a good idea to have something in your backpack which you can eat in case you arrive some place and the shop / bar is closed. Also, during the day, if there's no...
Very rare for albergues on the Via to provide meals. Not enough pilgrims to make it a common practice. But you will not need several days worth of food either. An emergency stash of snacks is very useful and there will be days with no food...
My husband and I will walk the via la plata starting in about 2 weeks. I know there are not places to stop for food and supplies between albergue. My question is, do albergue on the Via La Plata offer dinner and breakfasts? Or do I need to...
I walked the Camino from Pamplona to Santiago in 2016! Advice?
Don’t be in a hurry.
If you meet someon you like, get their contact info sooner than later. I lost track of a couple of people I wanted to stay in touch with.
Drink some...
After so many years of being hesitant, I booked today, I guess you could say the “lite” journey, Tui to Santiago. I’m starting the journey on my 62nd birthday, Very excited, and nervous all at the same time. If I have questions, can anyone give...
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