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Hi Tia Valeria, I would not recommend it either! We found ourselves in a difficult position, because the lovely purpose built Albergue in Presedo is closed, the nearest accommodation was in Abegondo another 4 k allegedly, to the poliportivo (felt like 10!). So exhausted, having walked 16k...
Hi Br David. The pushchair was an all terrain type, and very robust. It steered like a pig, and gained its nick name "The Pig" or "El Cerdo". It was really tough to wrestle with over some sections. But however difficult it was at times - we had great benefit too, and we still preferred to use...
We are here in a wet santiago de compostela. We made it with the assistance of our pushchair, which became known as the pig or el cerdo! A walk in the park it was not, but although challenging, very satisfying and do-able, even for two grannies! We did it in better time that we anticipated, one...
thanks for that Falcon, you are right, it is a major consideration. I have a fire phobia, so will be very careful anyway, but good point to raise
Thanks
Tina
Thanks Br David
Not too worried, checked where the bears, boars and wolves are and you are absolutely correct, not in the area of the Camino Ingles! Snakes could be an issue so will keep a look out and let you know if I see any. Counting down to our departure, from 25 June from St Andrews church...
This I found in a guide book of Galicia: As every where camping is normally forbidden in the National Parks and conservation areas. Outside of these areas, regulation 79/1990 of 8 May 1990 decrees that above 1500m you can camp anywhere thats more than two hours walk from a vehicle access. Below...
yes i speak some spanish. I lived in spain for a year when i was 1 7. i have found out that it is legal as long as not near a campsite and 5k from a town. i wiil let you know the rule number later. thank you for all your help.
Thank you so much for your advice. We are counting down the days now until we go. We are booked on the ferry from Portsmouth on the 26th June, so will arrive in Spain on the 28th. We have been practicing walking and we know we can manage 8 miles a day, so it may take us 10 days to complete, the...
does anyone have any advice about wild camping in Galicia? I understand that if you are not in a town and there is not a campsite within a few miles it is not illegal. But is it safe? Would there be anywhere feasible to camp discretely in the woods? Also I am planning to get FEVE train across...
Hi does anyone know of any contacts in Spain who may be able to help me with finding out more information about Father John Goodyear and his pilgrimage in 1456. He presented an Altarpiece to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostella that now resides in the Museum there. We are walking in his...
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