A question of time...

There is no time limit and I have never heard of being refused a bed because you haven't walked far enough. That said, most every albergue I know of required that everyone be out of the place (with all their gear) by 8:00am or so. Most, particularly the municipal albergues, also had a policy that you could not stay more than one night unless there was some medical issue or other good reason. Pensions, B&Bs and casa rurals would not have that rule. Buen Camino!

Phil,

Welcome to the Forum!
Walking the camino is a wonderful way to start or continue your retirement.

There is no time limit for using a Credencial. Many pilgrims walk a section of the route each year and take several years to finally arrive at Santiago.

During the summer season most pilgrim albergues limit your stay to one night unless you are ill. However off season you can often stay an extra night if you ask.

If you are entering Europe from another country be sure to check the time limit that you may legally stay as a tourist within the Schengen European community. For North Americans the time limit is 90 days.

Happy planning and Buen camino!

Margaret Meredith

What Margaret said.
The only limit imposed is the 90 day Schengen limit - which is pretty much impossible to get around unless you are attending school there.