Albergue Recommendations

[Rossco]

I'm about to start the Camino Portugues from Lisbon to Finisterre at the end of August and would like some albergue recommendations along the Camino. I haven't really made any plans for daily stages, I'll just see how I feel towards the end of the day. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[jsalt]

I'm about to start the Camino Portugues from Lisbon to Finisterre at the end of August and would like some albergue recommendations along the Camino. I haven't really made any plans for daily stages, I'll just see how I feel towards the end of the day. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi Rossco, it’s possible to stay in an albergue almost every night from Lisbon, but the choices are limited. Perhaps make a note of where they are, so you can decide to stop, or not, when you get there. Below is a suggested list. I have stayed at, and can recommend, the ones in Vila Franca de Xira, Santarem, Golega, Tomar, Alvaiazere, Mealhada and Angeiras. Alpriate and Azambuja are new; definitely stop at those two. Avorge is also quite new, and super-friendly when I stopped and chatted (and filled in their visitor’s book). I had breakfast at the albergue in Agueda, which also looks very nice.
Jill

 

[Rossco]

Hi Rossco, it’s possible to stay in an albergue almost every night from Lisbon, but the choices are limited. Perhaps make a note of where they are, so you can decide to stop, or not, when you get there. Below is a suggested list. I have stayed at, and can recommend, the ones in Vila Franca de Xira, Santarem, Golega, Tomar, Alvaiazere, Mealhada and Angeiras. Alpriate and Azambuja are new; definitely stop at those two. Avorge is also quite new, and super-friendly when I stopped and chatted (and filled in their visitor’s book). I had breakfast at the albergue in Agueda, which also looks very nice.
Jill
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Thanks Jill. Great help.

 

[AML]

Hi Rossco,

I only walked from Porto but these are some of the albergues I can recommend.
Albergue San Pedro de Rates
Casa Fernanda
Monasterio de Herbon near Padron
Albergue San Rogue @ Corcubion

buen camino
Aidan

 

[Rossco]

Hi Rossco,

I only walked from Porto but these are some of the albergues I can recommend.
Albergue San Pedro de Rates
Casa Fernanda
Monasterio de Herbon near Padron
Albergue San Rogue @ Corcubion

buen camino
Aidan

Thanks Aidan

 

[Letsgocamino]

Hi Rossco, it’s possible to stay in an albergue almost every night from Lisbon, but the choices are limited. Perhaps make a note of where they are, so you can decide to stop, or not, when you get there. Below is a suggested list. I have stayed at, and can recommend, the ones in Vila Franca de Xira, Santarem, Golega, Tomar, Alvaiazere, Mealhada and Angeiras. Alpriate and Azambuja are new; definitely stop at those two. Avorge is also quite new, and super-friendly when I stopped and chatted (and filled in their visitor’s book). I had breakfast at the albergue in Agueda, which also looks very nice.
Jill
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You must, MUST stay at El Recuncho do Peregrino in Redondela. Miguel is the host of the nicest hostel ever. He is what the Camino is all about. So helpful and thoughtful. His place is nice and clean and if you want a room with your own bed, just email him and request. All for 10euro. Tell him Renee from the USA who lost his keys sent you!

 

[gkr]

You must, MUST stay at El Recuncho do Peregrino in Redondela. Miguel is the host of the nicest hostel ever. He is what the Camino is all about. So helpful and thoughtful. His place is nice and clean and if you want a room with your own bed, just email him and request. All for 10euro. Tell him Renee from the USA who lost his keys sent you!

I'll second that. Meeting Miguel makes you think more deeply about your Camino.
I would also recommend Alberque Camino Do Sar in Padron. Phim and his partner run this new and clean hostel. It is the first Alberque into Padron.

 

[KariC]

My faves along the Portugues were Casa da Fernanda, and Refuxio de la Jerezana in Cesantes (word was when I was on the Camino last year that the albergues in Redondela weren't good, and this was just a few km farther). In Santiago, I stayed in the Last Stamp, which was just great.

 

[Rossco]

My faves along the Portugues were Casa da Fernanda, and Refuxio de la Jerezana in Cesantes (word was when I was on the Camino last year that the albergues in Redondela weren't good, and this was just a few km farther). In Santiago, I stayed in the Last Stamp, which was just great.

I'm booked into the Last Stamp. I've read a lot of good reviews about it.

 

[Akbunny59]

You must, MUST stay at El Recuncho do Peregrino in Redondela. Miguel is the host of the nicest hostel ever. He is what the Camino is all about. So helpful and thoughtful. His place is nice and clean and if you want a room with your own bed, just email him and request. All for 10euro. Tell him Renee from the USA who lost his keys sent you!

Many thanks for the heads up.....! will give this one a go. setting off next month.....!!

 

[Chito]

You must, MUST stay at El Recuncho do Peregrino in Redondela. Miguel is the host of the nicest hostel ever. He is what the Camino is all about. So helpful and thoughtful. His place is nice and clean and if you want a room with your own bed, just email him and request. All for 10euro. Tell him Renee from the USA who lost his keys sent you!

Yes, wonderful facility and wonderful host.

 

[RENSHAW]

It is great that you have not made a rigid plan - At times on the Camino Frances I have stayed in some of the most questionable albergues but on occasions they have blossomed into unforgettable nights along with other pilgrims - there is no real recipe. In the past I have returned to one of my favourive albergues only to have a mediocre experience.
Along the way you will hear of 'Must Stop' albergues from other folks and Camino buddies as in this thread - enjoy

 

[medalta]

My friend and I are starting from Porto on Sep 23rd and plan to walk the coastal route as much as possible. I have a Brierley book, older edition, but it doesn't provide as much info as we would like for the coastal way. Suggestions would be helpful.

 

[Akbunny59]

I'm starting from Valenca on September 27.
I may see you route.....!
Buen Camino

 

[Akbunny59]

En route, even.....