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Thanks for your response. I will stay the night there but will walk all the way to Ninon beach and then catch the taxi back to Casa de Vasca - instead of going back all the way to Malpica. Thanks to your guide, I've also managed to book at pension Teyma.
Thank you Mark for such great detailed report on the Camino dos Faros. I've been booking my accommodation this week via booking.com and your report above has helped me to cancel my 2 nights in Camarinas and be able to book Casa Gonzalo in Arou.
The first day, I've read in the Cicerone guidebook...
Oh my god. What an amazing read. Thank you soo much Aurigny. I start the Primitivo next Tuesday and so looking forward to it after your blog here. As others have mentioned, you really have a way with words and prose. Excellent writing. I hope you do write a book one day. It will be a wonderful read.
What is the weather like in June/July/August? I've read the forums here and totally confused. I'm doing the Norte this year - starting anytime between June - September ;)...
Haven't had to book any accommodation yet and for the last week, have been taking this approach and getting accommodation and missing the pilgrim convoy - so good idea
Don't worry about it. I'm 2 days away from Santiago and I can't believe this is ending. I'm had such an amazing time. I can't mention one bad experience - well, there was one unfriendly woman in a cafe yesterday. But I probably only have 2 such experiences and it's all forgotten amidst the great...
I just got another one today at Sarria - in the church at the top of the hill/town before you leave Sarria.
However, bear in mind it's got select opening hours only which I didn't take note of but was myself lucky to get there when it was open
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