Accomodations in Albergues Late August and Sept 2021

Mick O'Grady

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• Aug 11, 2021

• #1

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

 

Rebekah Scott

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• Aug 11, 2021

• #2

No one can answer that question with any confidence.

 

trecile

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• Aug 11, 2021

• #3

Mick O'Grady said:

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

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Which route, and what is your starting point? I would probably book the first 2-3 nights in advance to be on the safe side.

 

domigee

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• Aug 11, 2021

• #4

Mick O'Grady said:

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

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Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, like the other previous posters, I can’t answer your question, I have no idea!
In June I pre-booked, there was no need, I was mostly on my own!
In July a friend of mine told me people were left without beds….
That was on the Camino francés, btw. Which one are you walking?

 

camino.ninja

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• Aug 12, 2021

• #5

Mick O'Grady said:

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

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It really depends on what route and what part of the route. Sarria to Santiago will be full for the month. Navara runs on 10% right now. Castillo y Leon on 30% and Galicia in 110%.

I would try to avoid Galicia if possible on any route.

 

Mick O'Grady

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• Aug 13, 2021

• #6

domigee said:

Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, like the other previous posters, I can’t answer your question, I have no idea!
In June I pre-booked, there was no need, I was mostly on my own!
In July a friend of mine told me people were left without beds….
That was on the Camino francés, btw. Which one are you walking?

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Camino Frances

 

domigee

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• Aug 13, 2021

• #7

Mick O'Grady said:

Camino Frances

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In which case, I’d book St Jean pde Port, Orisson if you’re planning to stay there or Roncesvalles if not.
By then you’ll get a feel of what it’s like numbers wise…
From Sarria I would also book ahead, unless you can tell it isn’t that crowded.
I usually also book Santiago, nearer the time.

 

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Owen Duguay

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• Aug 14, 2021

• #8

Mick O'Grady said:

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

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It is really hard to know. I would be inclined to say no you should be OK. But reserve the first night as it is tiresome looking for an albergue after a long plane ride. And Buen Camino Mick.