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Indeed, I did exagarate and women do and should walk alone. Nevertheless, camino is growing in numbers what will definitely attract the predators. So, take necessary precautions bcs there is first time for everything.
I stayed at Xabarin for 2 days and can say it is the best albergue I have seen on the Norte. Brand new, perfectly clean, really nice owners, located next to 2 restaurants and 2 mercados....
Fully recommended!
The simplest way to go there is by bus from main plaza at the center of Ribadeo.
Also, the bus ticket serves as the entry ticket to the beach. So no reservation is necessary if you have bus ticket.
Norte cons:
1. Too much pavement
2. The lack of albergues; e.g. in Ribadeo there is one only
3. Bicylist peregrinos arrive first to the albergues and occupy places so walking peregrinos are in disadvantage. The hosts dont care
Norte pro:
It's simply fantastic :)
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