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You can get so a lot of starting points from a lot of cities in Spain. There are more buses for doing that than trains. Trains go only to larger cities, while buses go almost everywhere. Getting to starting points from outside Spain is more of a problem. Trains go around the Pyrenees, not across them, so you can go by way of the Bay of Biscay, or Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona.Is there a good way of coming in from another city and getting a train to a starting point, rather than flying in and out of Santiago?
Also do hostels get very booked up in Santiago? Do I need to get booking now?
Walk up to pilgrims (obvious by their backpack and attire), and introduce yourself. Do the same thing in the albergues. Be cautious about walking at a pace set by someone else, though. A walk-and-talk for a short distance is fine, but walking solo will allow you to move most comfortably. You will be meeting new friends at the next cafe, bar, or albergue, sometimes just a few minutes later.What is the best way to meet people to walk with? Are there any popular places in Ferrol where walkers hang out
Thanks-What is SJPDP ?
Sounds so tempting but I have booked flights today in and out of Santiago. Any other ideas?
Thanks Olivares,This is my honest opinion: if I had 5-6 days and had never been on the Camino, I would NEVER considered walking Sarria- Santiago unless I HAD TO have a Compostela. Otherwise, the stretch Sarria-Santiago is the least appealing in terms of scenery, food, people, "sense of pilgrimage", fraternization, etc.... I planned to walk my first Camino back in the Spring 1988. My cousin was going to accompanied me and ended up cancelling due to not been able to take the time off she anticipated. We even discussed just going Sarria- Santiago, but could not agreed on that. I am SO GLAD I did not pursued that option. I strongly advise that if limited by time, start at SJPDP. Take it slower, if you have to. Buen Camino.
Personally I would stay in Ferrol and start next morning. It is too far (16.4 Ferrol to Neda) and likely you will finish walking in the dark so you could miss your way easily near Naron.
Best to overnight in Ferrol and then walk to Pontedeume or use the guide to create your own stages eg Ferrol to Fene and then Fene to Betanzos maybe, which gives you 29 kms on your second day. Check out the Gronze guide as well for distances etc. Stages 1 and 2 can be tweaked easily, but after Betanzos it is more difficult to adapt unless you have the time.
If staying in Ferrol you can shorten the day a little by walking up from the harbour to your accomodation in the evening and then just setting off from that next morning.
Also a correction to the hotel name it is the Hotel Zahara (I have corrected it above too)
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