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  1. vkimble

    October 12th, National Holiday

    Hispanic Day (Oct. 12, 2023) in Spain is a national holiday according to the calendar that I am seeing. Will this holiday impact walking on the CF? Will albergues, restaurants be significantly impacted with day tourists? Will these establishments remain open? Thank you, as a first timer, I am...
  2. JKR

    Mothers day question

    There was a post on another forum that tomorrow is Mothers Day and we should be aware that restaurants will be busy. Does anyone know…is it lunch or dinner? Are there times to avoid? We have flexibility when we eat so we are not part of the celebrations. Thanks!
  3. klimmo

    Two more holiday weekends coming up - plan accordingly

    Hi, Just to remind some overseas people that in most countries in Europe we have quite a few holidays in spring (april/may) and that two are still coming up: The first is the ascension weekend from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21 May And the Pentecote (sorry only know the name in French) from...
  4. JWST

    Public holiday 01 May

    Hola, wondering how having a public holiday on May Day (Monday 01 May) is likely to impact Albergue availability that night, I expect to arrive Logrono Friday 28 April and stay 2 nights, and then on to Nadjera? , am flexible with timing and don’t really want to book (other than Logrono...
  5. camster

    Pamplona during San Fermines, pros and cons?

    Hi, I've been thinking about crossing through Pamplona around July 6th-7th, right at the beginning of the running of the bulls. Is this a good idea from a pilgrim's perspective? I would like to experience the festivities, but at the same time, if too much of the city is closed off and you have...
  6. D

    Fiesta and festivals - Camino Inglés

    I'm walking the Camino Ingles from 24 April to 5 May. Does anyone know of any fiestas / festivals/ events that may be happening at that time en route? Thanks
  7. A

    Holy Week ceremonies 2024

    I know this is planning WAY in advance, but ... I hope to resume my camino in Burgos in March 2024 and attend the Holy Week ceremonies (Holy Thursday evening, Good Friday afternoon and the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening) in towns as I go. This means I need 3 towns in succession that are big...
  8. SabsP

    Semana Santa 2023 in Santiago de Compostela (and elsewhere)

    For those who are in Santiago this week. https://www.santiagoturismo.com/axenda-cultural/semana-santa-2023 And the live stream from the Cathedral right now on Palm Sunday aka Domingo de Ramos. http://catedraldesantiago.es/retransmision-en-directo/ BTW the mayor towns in Pamplona, Burgos...
  9. B

    Easter processions

    Does anyone have suggestions of villages along the coastal route that will have procession’s in honor of the Easter holiday? I will be starting from Porto on April 6. I understand some villages have events on Friday night and some have for sessions on Sunday. Thanks for any input.
  10. N

    Pamplona - San Fermin Txikito September 2023 dates?

    Hi -- I am planning to walk Camino Frances in September/October and would like to experience San Fermin Txikito in Pamplona in late September. I'm not looking for information on the July San Fermin festival with the Running of the Bulls -- it's the "little" San Fermin festival in September I'm...
  11. E

    Easter "wave" on Camino Francés?

    A question to those who have experience of pilgrim habits and statistics on the Camino Francés. God being willing, I hope to walk this spring to Santiago along the CF, starting out in mid-April from Somport. I am trying to choose a "good" date for my departure. Would I be correct in thinking...
  12. Tincatinker

    Seville: Feria de Abril

    OK, so, I’m going to be in Seville for La Féria and it’ll coincide with one of my birthdays. I’ve always said I was a lucky tinker. Now, can anyone tell me which is the worst bar / restaurant in Seville ‘cos I figure it’ll be the only one where we’ll get a table 😉 Otherwise I guess I’ll just...
  13. Opa Theo

    Seeking advice about participating in Easter week celebrations in Spain.

    Having walked the St Francis route, Spain resonates with us. To celebrate becoming 75 years of age my wife and I wish to make a pilgrimage to Spain to participate in Easter Week religious celebrations. Can anyone suggest a particular town or city or church? Are there any travel organizations...
  14. K

    Via de la Plata Semana Santa

    My brother and I are walking the Via de la Plata in March/April and are wondering if restaurants, hostels, stores are open during Holy Week (Semana Santa). We are thinking of spending Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday in Zamora. Has anyone experienced Easter in Zamora? It seems accommodations will...
  15. J

    Semana Santa 2023

    We will be doing our first Comino walk during the Semana Santa period this year. Looking forward to it. However I can't seem to find much information online on the events during this period especially procession days and time. Can someone please share if they know for example Good Friday, Holy...
  16. TonyScotland

    Experiencing Semana Santa while Walking the Camino Frances

    I am walking the Camino Frances this year and I have timed it to coincide with the Semana Santa as I think this will be an amazing time to walk the Camino. I arrive in Santiago on the 8th April so will have Easter Sunday and Monday in Santiago which I am very excited about. 1 For those who have...
  17. K

    Experiencing the Festival of St James in Santiago de Compostela

    Greetings and Salutations! I wanting to walk the Spiritual Variant (Starting in VIGO). I am considering timing my trip to end in Santiago for the Festival of St James. Can you share your experience with being in Santiago dC at that time? Is it so crazy busy that you cannot get into the mass...
  18. rappahannock_rev

    "Festival de los Tres Burgos"

    In September 2012 I arrived at Pamplona to discover a really spectacular public to-do going on. The Festival de los Tres Burgos', celebrating the union of three walled and competing neighborhoods into the city of Pamplona as we know it. Processions, gigantes, medieval markets, and all that...
  19. JudyWanaWander

    2023 festivals

    Does anybody know of a good One-Stop place to find out what most of the festivals and special events might be taking place in 2023 on the Camino Frances?
  20. SafariGirl

    Christmas in Santiago

    Hi, I’m currently walking the Camino Francés and expect to arrive in Santiago very close to Christmas Day. Could anyone tell me if there is any special pilgrim event/celebration/meal/meeting or gathering that it would be possible to join/take part in on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day...

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