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It really is beautiful from Sarria to Santiago... beautiful valleys filled with rolling mist, moss covered rocks lining deep pathways covered in trees. Yes probably more people, but maybe dont stay in the main "stages" centres. Lots of beautiful churches, friendly people.
The brand new albergue Espiritu Xacobeo in A Rua got most things right...new clean bedding, each bunk had its own shelf with light, chargers, etc. Each room of 4 bunks had its own full bathroom ( proper shower, toilet, basin, mirror, towel rails, stool). Fully equipped kitchen, lounge area with...
I have 3:
1.Albergue A Reboleira in Fonfria. Huge communal meal cooked by our hostess, who also danced for us. Absolutely amazing place.
2. Albergue Orion in Castrojeriz. Beautiful peaceful courtyard, communal Korean dinner, friendly staff and cat
3. Casa Rural Las Aguedas in Murias de...
We used Correos for day to day..they were amazing. I battled with website so sent them a whatsapp. Got instant response. From.then on i gave them notice of next night's accom before 9pm. And they never let me down.
Jacotrans was a different story. Used them to take bicycle transport bags from...
We used Jaco trans to take our bicycle transport bags from Burgos to their storage in Santiago. Despite sending dimensions and photos, a day after they had collected the bags, they contacted me to tell me it would cost me a second 50 euros (total 100!) to continue transport all the way to...
I used booking.com and the El Camino app (which links you to booking.com anyway). Twice i had to phone (no online booking) and asked an albergue owner and a coffee shop owner to phone for me, which they did very happily and for free.
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