I only used Gerald Kelly's app in March/April this year and found it fine for my needs. In conjunction with the WindyMaps app I had all I needed. ( WindyMaps app is fantastic; any moment I was unsure I could check and always find the route. It was especially good for getting in and out if towns...
I started 1st March just gone and had more or less perfect weather. Think it is just the luck of the draw with the weather. I probably would have liked walking in February too as it was pretty hot in March this year.
It definitely got colder as I went north but not so much that it was...
On the VLDP recently a Hospitelario carried my pack - unrequested by me - into the dormitory and pronounced "it's too heavy".
I won't write what I felt like saying but it wasn't very polite.
I am a large person with big everything. I'm walking for 4 months and have a few extras (2 passports...
Good stages but as another option instead of Cee go a few more Kms to the Albergue San Roque. It's not far from Cee and is open all year and donativo. I stayed there and the Hospitelarios had come for 2 weeks from somewhere near Valencia. They cooked me a lovely meal and took me out to see the...
As mentioned earlier, it's about 27 Kms from Negreira in a little village called Lago. Also able to be located on Google Maps by typing in Albergue Monte Aro Lago. Will give you exact location.
Megg
Yes I did! Twice in fact. I went via that beach on the way over the top to Faro but I had the pleasure of being taken there the evening before by the 2 Hospitelieros at Albergue San Roque. I was the only pilgrim in the Albergue that evening and as we were doing the dishes they suddenly said...
Using Google maps type in 'Albergue Lires' and it should show up. Is newish but not totally new. Has bar/restaurant attached and hotel as well as Albergue I think
Likewise, I feel strongly compelled too walk without fully understanding why and that's ok for me and I don't care what others think...it no one else business.
It was really interesting for me to be asked by the Hospiteliero at Fuenterroble on the VLDP 'why are you walking'. I had no answer and...
I'm in the same position as you are and so have walked to Finisterre, Muxia, Dumbria and will go back to Santiago tomorrow by bus and head to the Camino Ingles - probably from A Coruna as I don't think I have quite enough time for Ferrol.
Megg
Just using Windy Maps (which is a super brilliant map app - so helpful on my walk from Seville) there are a few little walking tracks over the top. Google maps doesnt show the walking routes as Windy Maps does - it is SO good!
Head up a street called 'Camino Insua' and you will find a walking...
Hi Dominique
Lago is on the route to Finisterre (it is not between Finisterre and Muxia). It's about 27 Kms from Negreira. I decided to stay there rather than walk further to Olveida. People who walk from Santiago to Finisterre and want to do the route in 3 days would walk further than Lago but...
PS: suggest going TO the lighthouse over the top rather than via the road - in the light. It is an easy walk with a bit if uphill but not hard. Several reasons to do it. Coming towards Faro you get an amazing view over the point not possible from the road. You can visit the Pedras Santa's at the...
I've recently heard of 'Man', German hermit who lived near Finisterre. Came for the Camino in the 60's and never left. Died soon after the Prestige disaster of a broken heart (from the ecological impact) some say.
The world is a hard place in which to exist I think?
Megg
Just confirming that you get the key to the municipal from the bar - pleasant bar and barman. And pretty sure you can't reserve a bed. Hostal Posada is not too expensive if needed I think...
Hope the rain eases off for you Annie
Megg
Hi Annie
The Municipal was good - had a washing machine to. Recommend the little restaurant there El Rincon I think.
One pilgrim stayed in a Hostal Posada in the town so there is other accommodation available. I don't remember another Albergue though.
Megg
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