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Easter falls March 27 in 2016, always a busy time but slacking off somewhat April/May - Springtime! A wonderful time to walk because of the comfortable temperature, natural beauty, wildflowers etc. June is busier. If you are concerned about crowds perhaps consider going a tad bit earlier miid-April May.This news certainly puts a new spin on walking the French in May and June. Was hoping to walk the Camino free style, no reservations anywhere. Sounds like a strict schedule and advance reservation are in order. Any thoughts.
Our plan was to start first week of May walking into June. Walk 5 to 6 days with 1 day off and repeat until Santiago. Maybe it won't be so crowded.Easter falls March 27 in 2016, always a busy time but slacking off somewhat April/May - Springtime! A wonderful time to walk because of the comfortable temperature, natural beauty, wildflowers etc. June is busier. If you are concerned about crowds perhaps consider going a tad bit earlier miid-April May.
I am following this link, I will be starting my journey late September 2016.
Hi Martin, Astorga is a nice place to begin your Camino. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.I am planning for may 2016 (start in Astorga). Expecting a lot of pilgrims, now it will probably be even more.
Hi Melissa, September is a good time to begin, my wife walked here Camino from SJPdP to Santiago in 2013 and the weather was great. Wish you a Buen Camino, Peter.I am following this link, I will be starting my journey late September 2016.
In the proclamation Misericordiae Vultus announcing the Year of Mercy, the Holy Father has asked
that a Door of Mercy should be opened in every church, cathedral or any shrine frequented by large
groups of pilgrims. The bishops of England and Wales have also asked that every cathedral should
have a Holy Door. I can't imagine that the Door of Forgiveness in Santiago will remain closed.
Hi Gerry, wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.Starting my Camino Primitivo mid March 2016!
Buen Camino All!!
May 2016!! Did Sept/Oct 2012
me too!Following this thread as well. My dad and I will be there mid-September 2016.
I did know there are fewer accommodations available but I've been told it shouldn't be a issue. I'll be walking big miles everyday but I'm flexible about where I stay so I'm not worriedClosed accommodations will be a bigger problem than crowds in March! Burgos is a big city with lots of accommodations, so finding a bed will not be a problem. The large albergue there is not used by tourists. Buen camino!
It may be that in 2021 the number of pilgrims on the Frances Camino exceeds the number of beds available, on any one night. This was almost the case in Santiago during the last two weeks in Sep and the first week in Oct. Cheers
Thanks Jabba - not at all surprised. The numbers I past between Samos and Sarria really blew me away. CheersThat actually happened in September 2014 on the stages from O Cebreiro onwards
The Holy Door at Santiago de Compostela is on the eastern side of the cathedral facing the Praza da Quintana de Vivos and, thus, closer to the tomb of Saint James. Both opening it and closing it are two major events of great ecclesiastic ceremony markng the Holy Year.Okay, so here is an ignorant, non-Catholic question: Is the "holy door" an actual door in the Cathedral or does it just become symbolically holy?
Okay, so here is an ignorant, non-Catholic question: Is the "holy door" an actual door in the Cathedral or does it just become symbolically holy?
The Holy Door at Santiago de Compostela is on the eastern side of the cathedral facing the Praza da Quintana de Vivos and, thus, closer to the tomb of Saint James. Both opening it and closing it are two major events of great ecclesiastic ceremony markng the Holy Year.
I am walking Camino Portuguese in 2016. Will the Door of Mercy be open in the Cathedral in Lisbon or Porto as well as the Santiago door ?
In the proclamation Misericordiae Vultus announcing the Year of Mercy, the Holy Father has asked
that a Door of Mercy should be opened in every church, cathedral or any shrine frequented by large
groups of pilgrims. The bishops of England and Wales have also asked that every cathedral should
have a Holy Door. I can't imagine that the Door of Forgiveness in Santiago will remain closed.
What is this door? Is it an actual door?
What is this door? Is it an actual door?
Late or early May? I'll be in Madrid 5/30-6/2 and start my Way from Ponferrada on June 3.I am planning for may 2016 (start in Astorga). Expecting a lot of pilgrims, now it will probably be even more.
Urban...I'm leaving from Ponferrada on June 2nd 2016 and didn't want to make lodging decisions because of not knowing how far I'll go everyday. I am taking a sleeping pad/bag in case of emergency. Did you get any response from the veterans as to the wisdom of NOT reserving? Thanks.This news certainly puts a new spin on walking the French in May and June. Was hoping to walk the Camino free style, no reservations anywhere. Sounds like a strict schedule and advance reservation are in order. Any thoughts.
I follow this too. Start in May at Vezelay, allready walked from the North of Holland to that place. Hope to be there in July/August. We (a friend and I) walked about 1000 km nearly without meeting other pelgrims. A bit afraid for overwhelming crowds now.I read recently that the pope announced 2016 as a holy year. I understand that during a holy year the number of pilgrims increase dramatically due to religious reasons. If I plan a 2016 Camino, will accomodation be a problem? Are there any particular months to avoid? Any other information that would be of use?
Regards,
Gerard.
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