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Bag transfer services can collect from all types of accommodation, not just albergues. Check with the transfer services whether they will pick up from your accommodation - or with the accommodation provider. There are several such services, eg Correos, the Spanish postal service, see...
For the sake of completeness I feel I should add that there is a Camino route through Lorca in Murcia, the Ruta del Argar, but the OP did mention they are heading for the Camino Francés.
@CaminoFitz - just in case you didn't know, there are two places in Spain called Lorca, a long way apart! Make sure you're heading to the right one. I only mention this because the Lorca which has a train station (Lorca in Murcia) is not the one on the Camino Francés (Lorca in Navarra). If you...
Generally trains are only listed 1-2 months ahead. You may see the odd one longer ahead than that, but mostly the bookings (and therefore trains listed) are not released until a month or two before travel dates. Timetables don't change a lot though, so you can get an idea of the times for your...
@JustJack my Camino buddy on three Caminos (my mother) is vegetarian and likes salads, and always ordered them without tuna (sin atún). This never even raised an eyebrow, it was no problem. She just asked for the "ensalada mixta sin atún, por favor", if ensalada mixta was on the menu (I don't...
Another vote for Viana and Navarrete. We stopped at both, they are both very pleasant towns. Mind you, we stopped at Logroño as well - we're not fast walkers!
This is so true! A hotel room can be a great way to get a peaceful night's sleep, but definitely not always. I remember one night on the Francés - Palas de Rei I think - when I was sitting up in bed reading and wondered about a soft, rustling sound I could hear. I eventually realized it was the...
Our even if they have, @edandverna you will find the Correos labels/envelopes at your accommodation along with those of other companies, and you can write the details on those. If you haven't already booked the next stages with Correos you can do so online or by phone. They have English speakers...
I thought this looked familiar - it originated here way back in 2011, but has bumped up again every few years: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/how-to-feel-like-you-are-on-the-camino-without-leaving-home.11398/
(The OP on the original thread did say he was happy for it to be...
Hi @Cfran_sg - you can definitely do more stages and pay the same, that's one of the things about Correos that I liked - their pricing benefits slower walkers! They have a set fee for a distance (eg your León to Santiago), and that's what you pay if you book that whole stretch, no matter how...
This isn't a helpful reply for you, @MARSKA but I just wanted to say I love this sort of thread! I'll be watching the replies with great interest, dreaming and looking at maps!
Good question @VNwalking . Brands that make a point of avoiding wool from mulesed sheep should mention this on their website - eg Icebreaker https://www.icebreaker.com/en-nz/our-story/why-choose-icebreaker-merino.html (scroll down to the large numeral 5). And - not that I'm a proud Kiwi or...
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