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OP posted in the Camino del Norte forumAlbergue Leo in Villafranca del Bierzo. Wonderful welcome and when I was there on Easter Sunday, a few years ago now, we were served a lovely simple meal to share in front of a large fire. Guitar music in the evening as well.
Thank you!Quite simply, Guemes
Thank you very much!The Albergue in the old schoolhouse in Piñera is great. It's run by a great couple who give information on the next stages, and there is a communal dinner.
Albergue de peregrinos de Piñera | Albergue de Peregrinos en Piñera | Gronze.com
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Thank you so much!There are two other albergues that come to mind.
The first one has the most wonderful hospitalero. He embodies all that is good and pure on the Camino. There is no communal meal but the time spent with Aurelius will be remembered forever.
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Another albergue that I loved is one that is on the camino about 6k after Abadin. The owners are a young couple that have an absolutely beautiful and warm albergue set in the woods that is so peaceful and quiet. You can bring food to cook, but please enjoy the delicious dinner they prepare for you. The breakfast is also very good. There is also food to buy if you want some snacks or food for the next day. There is no town nearby. I would be shocked that if you are not sharing a room with a snorer that you wouldn't sleep like a baby. You will feel the Camino spirit here also.
Even though it is in the forest it is right on the Camino and it will just appear on your right like an oasis in the desert.
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I remember passing by that beautiful monastery early in the morning, as I had spent the night before at Markina. But now that you told me that they set up a communal dinner outside AND they brew their own beer I feel like I need to go back and walk that stage again!!.I really loved staying at the albergue monastery in Ziortza (past Markina on what is typically the 5th stage of the Norte): Albergue de peregrinos del Monasterio de Zenarruza. The view and surroundings are beautiful, and they offer a simple communal dinner that is eaten outside (in nice weather, I suppose). To me it's a really special spot! (don't miss out on the cold beer that the monks brew and sell in a little fridge in the shop)
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Wow thanks for all the info!I really enjoyed staying at Aves de Paso in Pendueles. As I recently read on the forum that it is up for sale, I am not sure whether it is open. But it has a really nice communal meal and really nice owner. And he has an impressive collection of football shirts !
I also enjoyed Casa de la Trinidad in Laredo, the monistary Sobrado des Monxes (no communal dinner but still a special place) .
And I probably forget a couple of others....
Keep in mind that Reposo de Andayon is closed on Mondays, Tu Albergues in Vega de Ribadesella on Fridays if I recall correctly.Some albergues that you might like include:
Albergue de peregrinos La Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz de Bezana (although gronze lists this as closed now)
Albergue La Naranja Peregrina in Muros de Nalon
Albergue de Reposo de Andayon in Cuerres
Albergue Casa Roxica in A Roxica
Thank you so much, I wrote them down! Unfortunately this summer I will start from Santander and the flight will get therequite late in the evening and wont be possible to stay at Santa Cruz de Bezana, but I am looking forward for the other albergues.Some albergues that you might like include:
Albergue de peregrinos La Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz de Bezana (although gronze lists this as closed now)
Albergue La Naranja Peregrina in Muros de Nalon
Albergue de Reposo de Andayon in Cuerres
Albergue Casa Roxica in A Roxica
Thank you so much for the info about Ave de Paso! Now that I know it is open I will probably walk there and see, it looks like a genuine place I would like.Keep in mind that Reposo de Andayon is closed on Mondays, Tu Albergues in Vega de Ribadesella on Fridays if I recall correctly.
And regarding Ave de Paso, even though it's for sale I would not assume it's closed! It was for sale in 2016 and continued to function.
Oh yes! That is actually the only place I reserved for the first night of my Camino this year, as I know I will be tired after a sleepless night due to flights.Two nights ago I stayed at Albergue Piedad in Boo de Pialagos. (They also have private rooms available). Very clean and priced well. We had a great communal dinner and breakfast before stepping out in the rain.
This is the stage where you must take the train (at no cost to pilgrims) for one stop to avoid getting run over by walking across the railroad trestle.
The train stop is 100 meters from the front door of the albergue. Had the opportunity to meet people from Germany, Italy, France and Colombia.
Fantastic hosts@
The breakfast I had here was one of my favorites on any Camino! Such a beautiful spread of food, all put out early so you can catch an early train... it's a great place!Two nights ago I stayed at Albergue Piedad in Boo de Pialagos. (They also have private rooms available). Very clean and priced well. We had a great communal dinner and breakfast before stepping out in the rain.
This is the stage where you must take the train (at no cost to pilgrims) for one stop to avoid getting run over by walking across the railroad trestle.
The train stop is 100 meters from the front door of the albergue. Had the opportunity to meet people from Germany, Italy, France and Colombia.
Fantastic hosts@
I am not a big breakfast eater, I usually just grab a coffee but now I have a reason to wake up before my usual last minute rush, brush and goThe breakfast I had here was one of my favorites on any Camino! Such a beautiful spread of food, all put out early so you can catch an early train... it's a great place!
I emailed Javier at Ave de Paso and a few days he replied that his albergue is closed at the moment, he didn't say if he expects it to re-open anytime. So maybe call a few days before if you want to know if he has re-opened.Keep in mind that Reposo de Andayon is closed on Mondays, Tu Albergues in Vega de Ribadesella on Fridays if I recall correctly.
And regarding Ave de Paso, even though it's for sale I would not assume it's closed! It was for sale in 2016 and continued to function.
Thanks for the update!I emailed Javier at Ave de Paso and a few days he replied that his albergue is closed at the moment, he didn't say if he expects it to re-open anytime. So maybe call a few days before if you want to know if he has re-opened.
Thank you so much!!I emailed Javier at Ave de Paso and a few days he replied that his albergue is closed at the moment, he didn't say if he expects it to re-open anytime. So maybe call a few days before if you want to know if he has re-opened.
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