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Every business has a stamp. No need to go to albergues if you are not staying there - your hotel, bars, cafes, grocery stores will stamp for you if you're there. Albergues won't refuse to stamp your credential if you're not staying there and you...
In general: yes you can get a stamp.
But at the same time: I am a former albergue owner and I have mixed experience with it. Just know that hospitaleros have very long days in a very long season. I was happy to give a stamp when I would have time...
Maybe try using Raileurope.com ? This links direct to Renfe and according to Seat61.com, doesn't have the credit card rejection problems that Renfe has.
Trainline may be convenient but often costs more. Sometimes a lot more. I've just bought a...
Be careful using Trainline. Renfe may not change your ticket if you want to take either an earlier or a later train. If you buy it from Trainline, you have to negotiate with them - which might not be all that easy if you’re at a station just...
We had a full day in Ferrol before setting off. Really enjoyed it. I prefer working port towns to seaside resort towns. They feel more lived in.
There's some really nice architecture, if you remember to look up at buildings...
Arrived in SJPDP without booking end of March 22 to start CF. Went to the refuge, found a bed. No problem. Did not book a bed from SJPDP all the way to Santiago (except Leon where I rang up a day ahead because of Easter). I love the freedom and...
To clarify, do you mean "the right side of the river if you are going toward Ribadumia (ie, progressing towards Santiago de Compostela"? I really want to walk on the scenic side!
(I realize that's probably obvious to some people, but I can't...
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