• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Recent content by Mandygoingplaces

  1. Mandygoingplaces

    Norte section as a family of 5 - is there enough accommodation?

    Thank you all so much for your very insightful comments and ideas. Having google-mapped the Camino Aragon it looks absolutely stunning, and those first few days walking look very varied an beautiful, and hopefully much quieter :) I really appreciate your comments though @Pelerina around the...
  2. Mandygoingplaces

    Norte section as a family of 5 - is there enough accommodation?

    I'm hoping you wonderful forum members will be able to help me as you have before. Am I mad to try and take my partner and 3 teenagers on a four day section of the Norte ? (probably Santilana to Llanes - short walking days). Having walked 3 weeks worth of the Norte (over 3 separate years) solo...
  3. Mandygoingplaces

    LIVE from the Camino Accommodation experience, first 8 nights

    I'm walking a week of the Norte from Comillas starting the 10th, and I'm really struggling to find anything I can book ahead. Now I know Booking.com is not the be all and end all of accommodation, but I've also phoned a few that aren't listed on there and everywhere seems booked up. I would be...
  4. Mandygoingplaces

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD PCR Test in Santiago

    Thanks. New links I couldn't find earlier! I've now decided to go with Breathe Assured - the fact you can get the test approved via a zoom link appeals to me. I got the impression merely carrying out your own test and getting a result was not enough, you need some sort of certification to...
  5. Mandygoingplaces

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD PCR Test in Santiago

    Thank you. I'm not a last minute kind of person either!
  6. Mandygoingplaces

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD PCR Test in Santiago

    I'm flying back to the UK on 17th August from Santander (after a week walking a section of the Norte). I don't suppose anyone can advise on best way to test for my return given that I will be somewhere like Gijon the day before and on the bus to Santander on the morning of my flight? I've...
  7. Mandygoingplaces

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Del Norte Accomodation July 2021

    You might find this helpful - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QXxsop8Hm5RClfPwgdHX4OzK-pDn0h4s2QwIJlzZLAs/edit#gid=0 from a fellow Member. I'm continuing the Norte from Comillas (hopefully) early August so welcome your updates on the route. Buen Camino!
  8. Mandygoingplaces

    Bookings for July camino

    That was good timing then :) Castro was beautiful, but I guess expensive now without the Municipal Albergue.... Starting from Comillas for 8 days this time. Will let you know if I find out anything on that stretch, although will probably wait till nearer the time to enquire. Thanks again!
  9. Mandygoingplaces

    Bookings for July camino

    This is the best thing I've seen all week!! Hoping to walk third leg of the Norte starting Aug 9th and IF we can go - this will be a lifesaver. Thanks for your time compiling it!
  10. Mandygoingplaces

    Thinking about tents

    After a few hours of research this afternoon I've just ordered this https://www.msrgear.com/ie/tents/backpacking-tents/freelite-2-ultralight-backpacking-tent/10326.html based on mainly weight and the hope that I will continue to backpack for years to come to offset the cost. I'm hoping my week...
  11. Mandygoingplaces

    Help! Nowhere to stay in or around San Sebastián

    Thank you Antonius, I had called them and they were very willing to help but I hadn't appreciated how far back the way I had come it was! I too would like to do this route again one day and spend more time in and around the Albergues of San Sebastian. I can highly recommend the Albergue in Orio...
  12. Mandygoingplaces

    Help! Nowhere to stay in or around San Sebastián

    Thank you Annie. Apparently the problem in San Sebastion is that the main pilgrim albergue (80 beds) is shut. I ended up meeting up with other stranded pilgrims and we've now found a lovely (but full) hostel willing to give us tents to camp in Olia. A warning to other pilgrims hoping to find...
  13. Mandygoingplaces

    Help! Nowhere to stay in or around San Sebastián

    First day on the Camino and have spent most of the afternoon since arriving in San Sebastian walking around looking for accommodation speaking to people. All of the hostels adespite arriving here at midday from the run. I'm now looking to take a taxi to Orio to try and find a room but that will...
  14. Mandygoingplaces

    CF or Norte?

    Thank you Trecile, that's really helpful. My quandry is that being tight on time I need to book a return flight ideally early on 22nd, giving me only 6 days walking this time round. There's a flight from Bilbao which is perfect but means I need to do Irun to Bilbao in 6 days rather than 7. If...
  15. Mandygoingplaces

    CF or Norte?

    Thank you all for your comments - particularly the video Jan_D - part 2 is hilarious! Although a lot more informed now I'm still a little uncertain though as to which route to choose. I like the idea of camping (or just bivvy) for a few of the nights (I only have a week) and the option to do...
See more

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top