Albergue Izar, Viana

Sweething

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2023

• Mar 1, 2023

• #1

Hi all! Not sure if I've put this is the right category or not, so Moderators, please feel free to move it. Can anyone tell me if they know if Albergue Izar in Viana is up and running after Covid? I'm trying to book 1st May. Their website, plus Gronze both say they open March 1st, so I would've thought they'd be taking enquiries by now. Buen Camino app says April 1st, so conflicting information. I've emailed them 4 weeks ago, then again a week later using their website, but nothing back yet. Can any body help me?

 

trecile

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Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese

• Mar 1, 2023

• #2

Try sending them a message via WhatsApp at this number: +34 660 071 349

There are reviews from Gronze from last year, so I don't see why they wouldn't be open this year.

 

Sweething

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2023

• Mar 1, 2023

• #3

Thanks Trecile , I'll give that a go.

trecile said:

Try sending them a message via WhatsApp at this number: +34 660 071 349

There are reviews from Gronze from last year, so I don't see why they wouldn't be open this year.

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geraldkelly

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Camino Francés, Vía de la Plata / Camino Sanabrés, Camino del Baztán, Camino Aragonés, Chemin du Puy

• Mar 7, 2023

• #4

I passed that way last summer and they were open.

 

Sweething

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• Mar 7, 2023

• #5

geraldkelly said:

I passed that way last summer and they were open.

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Thank you so much for your reply Gerald. After having emailed them twice, I took Trecile's advice and Whatsapp'd them last week. Still no reply though . I'll wait till April 1st, and if still no response, I'll try booking at one of the Viana hotels . Thanks again .

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Mar 7, 2023

• #6

Sweething,
It might be best to now book a hotel for May 1 that can be cancelled if the albergue responds. May 1 is a public holiday in Spain and many people will be travelling. Read this earlier post for more on the holiday.

Good luck with your plans and Buen camino!

 

Last edited: Mar 7, 2023

geraldkelly

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Camino Francés, Vía de la Plata / Camino Sanabrés, Camino del Baztán, Camino Aragonés, Chemin du Puy

• Mar 7, 2023

• #7

This part of the Camino was like a ghost town last summer so I don't think you'll have any trouble with accommodation. Viana has two other albergues, the parish and the municipal. https://caminoguide.net/guide/viana

 

wisepilgrim

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• Mar 7, 2023

• #8

I just texted Sonia and she replied mid March. There you have it!

edited to add that you may not receive a reply before then, as that is when they open.

 

Sweething

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2023

• Mar 8, 2023

• #9

wisepilgrim said:

I just texted Sonia and she replied mid March. There you have it!

edited to add that you may not receive a reply before then, as that is when they open.

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Thanks for contacting them Wisepilgrim , that's brilliant. Gives me a little more peace of mind. No wonder I love this forum, everyone is so helpful .