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Letters on a plaque outside will indicate the type of establishment and the stars on it will indicate the quality of the lodging.How does one know what kind of establishment it is when viewing from the outside?
Hi, Joziane,Starting 1st camino this May and wish to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge. Appreciated!!
I do have a question for my curious mind (still on this side of the waters).. It may be silly, but it would be nice to know, so here it goes...
How does one know what kind of establishment it is when viewing from the outside? Is it posted somewhere? Is there a symbol telling the pilgrim which type it is? Thank you in advance.
(ps. hoping I have posted this correctly, 2nd effort....technically challenged...VERY))
Thank you ...that is perfect!Letters on a plaque outside will indicate the type of establishment and the stars on it will indicate the quality of the lodging.
http://www.cehat.com/frontend/cehat/Hotel-Classification-System-In-Spain-vn2682-vst328
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/europe/spain-lodging-paradors-pensiones-and-more
https://books.google.com/books?id=L0TXCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT1306
yes, that does help....thank youHi, Joziane,
The easiest way to recognize certain albergue as municipal, private etc. is to check it in guide book or online (Gronze, Mundicamino, Eroski,...). Usually it's incorporated in the name of the albergue:
https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/burgos/san-juan-ortega/albergue-parroquial-san-juan-ortega
But otherwise if you click on albergue then scroll a bit down and see under Otros datos/Titularidad:
https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/burgos/ages/albergue-taberna-ages
Hope that helps. Ultreia!
True, hahaha, but still it doesn't has municipal/parrochial or anything else in its name so why misleading???The name of some municipal albergues can be misleading about its character. For example, the Siervas de María, in Astorga ; I thought I was going to be received by nuns
I'm not sure what this means. Is there a single albergue registry? I expect that the private albergues are appropriately registered with the legal authorities to offer their accommodation. Without the private albergues, there would be a huge shortage of beds during the busy season. I doubt that most of them make a huge profit!Some hostals and even hotels are trying to profit from the pilgrimage bonanza; they offer pilgrim-style accomodations, even if they are not registered as albergues
I agree with JillGat, Joziane, have an awesome experience you will profit much if you a few friends along the Camino for guidance.And you won't be going alone. You will have lots of other pilgrims who will help you find your way, so don't worry! Have fun, Joziane.
The name of some municipal albergues can be misleading about its character. For example, the Siervas de María, in Astorga ; I thought I was going to be received by nuns.... The name comes from the building, which belonged formerly to a religious order.
Many times you will see arrows indicating the way to a parochial or muni albergue; local people always know them, which is not always the case with the private ones.
Some hostals and even hotels are trying to profit from the pilgrimage bonanza; they offer pilgrim-style accomodations, even if they are not registered as albergues.[/QUOTE
They are well marked with "Albergue" in the name, and sometimes a large "A." If you are specifically heading for one of the "municipio" or "parroquial" church-run places, it is helpful to know the name in advance. If you are open to private albergues, there are many options, so just watch for the word on the sign. Many of them offer both dorm accommodation and private rooms. By the way, a "hostal" in Spain is a small, often family-run hotel, with private rooms.
I'm not sure what this means. Is there a single albergue registry? I expect that the private albergues are appropriately registered with the legal authorities to offer their accommodation. Without the private albergues, there would be a huge shortage of beds during the busy season. I doubt that most of them make a huge profit!
Plan to and thank youAnd you won't be going alone. You will have lots of other pilgrims who will help you find your way, so don't worry! Have fun, Joziane.
thank youI agree with JillGat, Joziane, have an awesome experience you will profit much if you a few friends along the Camino for guidance.
Mind reader!! It just started pouring here....LOL!!! Good tip for today Thank you!!Look on the resources section for the list of favourite albergues on the Camino Frances on this forum. Download it and print it off. When you have some time on wet weekend. Sit at your computer and Google the ones that you might want to stay at. Highlight them on the list. There are some albergues that you won't want to miss and there are some that don't make the list of the favourite albergues. Those that offer a communal meal are great for meeting new friends and catching up with old friends.
They are well marked with "Albergue" in the name, and sometimes a large "A." If you are specifically heading for one of the "municipio" or "parroquial" church-run places, it is helpful to know the name in advance. If you are open to private albergues, there are many options, so just watch for the word on the sign. Many of them offer both dorm accommodation and private rooms. By the way, a "hostal" in Spain is a small, often family-run hotel, with private rooms.
I'm not sure what this means. Is there a single albergue registry? I expect that the private albergues are appropriately registered with the legal authorities to offer their accommodation. Without the private albergues, there would be a huge shortage of beds during the busy season. I doubt that most of them make a huge profit!
Comforting to know there are even more out there than in the guides. Started to fret a bit with "full bookings" that I read on another post. Plan to walk and stop whenever it is needed. Hence, the question in the first place...but have received much information here and yours added is bonus! Thank you.Two cases: my last time I arrived in Portomarin and all albergues were "completo". A kind hospitalera made a phone call and gave me the address of a place. The accomodations were albergue-like (shared dorms, etc.) but the owners were careful to tell us that they were not properly an albergue. I suppose that there was some kind of regulation behind this explanation (about which I don't really care). It was nice and pleasant, not very expensive.
Leaving Molinaseca I saw a quite stately hotel (I think it was the "Floriana") with a big sign: "Pilgrims! a shared four bedroom by only 60e!" I think that hotels are half empty in low season, and they are trying to make a profit.
For the record, I had nothing against private albergues (or hotels turning into ones). And although some family managed albergues are struggling to survive, it is a business with good profits opportunities for many. I was impressed to see so many brand-new albergues between Sarria and SdeC, some built specifically to this purpose, and many more than the registered in guides.
It has become very relevant for the local economy. It is good, provided that they offer satisfactory services with reasonable prices to customers and pilgrims.
Two cases: my last time I arrived in Portomarin and all albergues were "completo". A kind hospitalera made a phone call and gave me the address of a place. The accomodations were albergue-like (shared dorms, etc.) but the owners were careful to tell us that they were not properly an albergue. I suppose that there was some kind of regulation behind this explanation (about which I don't really care). It was nice and pleasant, not very expensive.
Leaving Molinaseca I saw a quite stately hotel (I think it was the "Floriana") with a big sign: "Pilgrims! a shared four bedroom by only 60e!" I think that hotels are half empty in low season, and they are trying to make a profit.
For the record, I had nothing against private albergues (or hotels turning into ones). And although some family managed albergues are struggling to survive, it is a business with good profits opportunities for many. I was impressed to see so many brand-new albergues between Sarria and SdeC, some built specifically to this purpose, and many more than the registered in guides.
It has become very relevant for the local economy. It is good, provided that they offer satisfactory services with reasonable prices to customers and pilgrims.
In Spain (youth) hostels as we know them are named "albergue turistico" and others are just albergues (for pilgrims) whether they are municipal, parrochial, private etc.As I understand it, the only difference between hostels and albergues is that albergues are exclusively for pilgrims and you must show a pilgrim's credential to get a bed.
Actually I think these are just albergues that cater to tourists as well as pilgrims."albergue turistico"
Completely true, but emphasizing was about "hostels" translated into SpanishActually I think these are just albergues that cater to tourists as well as pilgrims.
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