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AHBV is an abbreviation for the local fire brigade (BV = bombeiros voluntarios). In the very early times, when the CP was not nearly as popular as it is nowadays, they offered a shelter for pilgrims (as they do for anybody in need, mainly homeless people). But with the increasing number of pilgrims most villages have ceased to offer this accomodation, as you can learn from this very up to date portugese website:
"Os Bombeiros Voluntários deixaram de receber peregrinos" means the fire brigade has stopped to accomodate pilgrims.
Considering the fatal woodfires in Portugal last summer you will certainly understand that they have more important tasks than looking after pilgrims.
They may still help you to find a bed for the night, but rather send you to some official accomodation (hotel, hostel, pensao, residencial) or a shelter for the homeless.
So you better try to find another place in Alhandra. If all efforts fail, you can still catch a train going one village Forward or back as there is a regular service between Lisbon (Oriente) and Santarém. every 30 minutes.
Hi all, I stayed there last night (23/07/19) and can confirm they are accepting pilgrims but it is no longer on a donation basis. They charge €12. Accomodation was upstairs in a spare room with basic mattresses on the ground and some blankets. Toilets were basic gym style facilities. The people were super friendly and helpful!
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Has anyone stayed in Armenteira recently? I’ve contacted Victor the Taxi to try and reserve a bunk at the Slbuergue de peregrinos. He told me to contact “ Albergue de San Ero de Armenteira”...
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