I walked it in December a few years ago. There is generally only 1 or 2 albergues open in each stage so everybody ends up the same albergue which means it is quite good from a social perspective. Be prepared for it being very wet but still enjoyable.
Definitely best to do in advance if you can but not essential, you can do day to day at the albergue each evening. My preferred service is the Spanish postal service Correos. The link is https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/rucksack-transfer
Ryanair did run a direct flight Liverpool to Santiago for a short while over a decade ago. Flights out of Liverpool and Santiago have not quite returned to pre-pandemic levels buts lets hope! Maybe just maybe the option might return. Liverpool is such a better airport to travel thru than Manchester.
Sarria to Morgade
12.0 km
Morgade to Portomarín
9.6 km
Portomarín to Ventas de Narón
12.9 km
Ventas de Narón to Palas de Rei
11.2 km
Palas de Rei to Melide
14.0 km
Melide to Arzúa
14.2 km
Arzúa to Salceda...
Difficult question to answer but are some things to possibly consider. The albergue is large but well organised. It is run by the Dutch confraternity and the wake up call at 6am with guitars and happy clappy songs is not to everyone's taste. It is well facilitised and I like the quad layout. The...
The rain in Spain falls mainly in Galicia and the paths may start to be muddy. I would recommend waterproof boots in November. You might fall lucky and see no rain but best to be prepared.
There are no albergues in Ferrol currently. A public albergue is planned but not yet opened. For Ferrol it is undortunately either a hotel or a hostal.
I had to make the trip from CDG to Montparnasse about six weeks ago at a similar time of day with my elderly mother in law. We took a taxi which was about 50 euro from memory. Following the recommendations on the CDG website we took an official taxi from directly outside the terminal which was...
Blankets seem to be making a comeback on the Camino but April is really difficicult month to judge. March I would definitely be bringing a lightweight sleeping bag, late April I might risk just a silk liner. It depends if you feel the cold or not at night.
Great plan. If you need any help with travelling to Sarria or choosing where to stay there is plenty of help here on the Forum. Have a wonderful pilgrimage. Buen Camino!
Sarria - Hotel Alfonso IX
Portomarin - Spa Hotel Vistalegre
Palas de Rei - A Parada das Bestas (outside of town but owners can arrange pickup and return)
Ribadiso da Baixo - Pension Ribadiso
A Rua - Casa do Acivro
August is the peak month for the Camino Ingles, but given the presure on all routes this year, I would be tempted to reserve my accommodation in September with the exception of Neda where the public albergue is large, good and with backup options less than 1km away back across the bridge.
The Pilgrim Office are principally focused on the last 100km. Any other stamps can contribute to your distance certificate if you choose to get one but won't affect the issuance of a Compostela. Having said that, personally I think the stamps make the best momento of your trip so I would...
Hi @Kenneth Judd,
concerning your main question about booking with via an agency, I am not sure how much value they really add for the money you pay. The lodgings prefer if you book direct as they don't have to pay a cut to the agency. Typically, I would not book...
You don't need to start collecting 2 stamps a day until you reach the 100km mark at Ferreiros about 12km after Sarria. You should be fine. Buen Camino!
If you managed to walk to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos in one day, you are probably fitter than you think. Splitting the first day at Orisson or Borda is always a wise choice. The second day can also be split by staying at Viscarret/Biskarreta in www.laposadanueva.net . From Zubiri to Pamplona can...
John, it is a great option. The direct outbound flights are only Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Vueling. Return flights back to Gatwick also with Vueling every day in the summer.
I talked to the Pilgrim Office this week and they said that would accept 25 - 30km walked in any country with at least one stamp. For the distance, they would accept the good word of the pilgrim. Personally I would look to get at least two stamps (one at the start and one at the final...
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