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- Camino del Norte 2022, Camino Francés - April 2024
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Yes, that is the one, thank you so muchmichal.don,
The albergue to which you refer sounds like Convento de San Antón just east of Castrojeriz.
Happy planning and Buen camino.
A 'must' stay (imo) is in Grañon, albergue San Juan Bautista and also, although I have never stayed there, Manjarin, albergue TomásDo you have tips for "special" accomodation option along the way?
I stayed at both of these way back in 2009 and they were both great and very special. We had one of our most joyous evenings at Manjarin. I don't think it's open anymore, though.A 'must' stay (imo) is in Grañon, albergue San Juan Bautista and also, although I have never stayed there, Manjarin, albergue Tomás
Oh. I feared as much. What happened to Tomás, do you know?We had one of our most joyous evenings at Manjarin. I don't think it's open anymore, though.
I think per a post a while back, he is mainly retired although still around the Camino.Oh. I feared as much. What happened to Tomás, do you know?
Thank youI think per a post a while back, he is mainly retired although still around the Camino.
I stayed in Pilar in Rabanal last fall; very nice, good food, but impersonal, some big groups.Several memorable ones on the CF which have changed hands, so I have no idea what their current status is: Casa Magica in Villatuerta and Pilar in Rabanal.
Albergue with the pirate ship is Albergue de Jesús in Vilar de Mazarife.I stayed at both of these way back in 2009 and they were both great and very special. We had one of our most joyous evenings at Manjarin. I don't think it's open anymore, though.
There used to be a really cool albergue that had a pirate ship. Does anyone remember which one that is and if it's still around?
I recently started reading Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food and Wine. It might be a little close to your trip, but it has been great to read about all the different foods, lore, sites of the various regions. Things I had never heard before. If you have the Kindle app on your phone, it might be a fun reference.
BTW, SP, if you choose the Primitivo and can't make both Bodenaya or Samblisimo work (I didn't try either, since I was shipping a backpack), I highly recommend Albergue El Cruce, a private donativo in La Espina, down the street a little way from the Paradilla.Look, this is not helping my research into the next Camino I want to walk - the Norte/Primitivo? Or the Via Podiensis? - because now I’m getting sidetracked with memories of my favourite places on the CF, and thoughts about different albergues I’d try out next time
Thx @dbierBTW, SP, if you choose the Primitivo and can't make both Bodenaya or Samblisimo work (I didn't try either, since I was shipping a backpack), I highly recommend Albergue El Cruce, a private donativo in La Espina, down the street a little way from the Paradilla.
Casa de Jesus in Vilar de Mazarife has a ship of some kind in the yard and is a very nice albergue. I have fond memories of my stay there. Not sure if that is the one you are referring to.I stayed at both of these way back in 2009 and they were both great and very special. We had one of our most joyous evenings at Manjarin. I don't think it's open anymore, though.
There used to be a really cool albergue that had a pirate ship. Does anyone remember which one that is and if it's still around?
I recently started reading Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food and Wine. It might be a little close to your trip, but it has been great to read about all the different foods, lore, sites of the various regions. Things I had never heard before. If you have the Kindle app on your phone, it might be a fun reference.
Refugio Guacelmo in Rabanal is donativo and would be more personal.I stayed in Pilar in Rabanal last fall; very nice, good food, but impersonal, some big groups.
I agree with all the above but would also include: Oasis Trails and the donativo at Tosantos. The Verde albergue, amazing home grown food — the best dinner on my CaminoThey are not atypical, they are what albergues were meant to be like. Simple and often within a church. Zabaldika before you reach Pamplona; Santa Maria in Viana (closed for updates I think), Grañón San Juan de Bautista, San Anton after Hontanas (no electricity), San Nicholas after Castrojerez (no electricity), Santa Maria at Carrion de los Condes (singing nuns in the summer). Probably others. Mostly donativo.
Some more comfortable than others. All have a communal meal. None accept reservations or bag transport.
These are traditional albergues usually staffed by volunteers.
Yes ST ANTON!!! Most magical night of my Camino, an absolutely amazingly beautiful spell binding place.
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Also special mention to the tee-pee place in El Ganso, a very unique experience run by a wonderful family.
There are lots more of course. Too many for one Camino.
It is between Hontanas and Castrojeriz. It is totally off the charts amazing, not just the place but the atmosphere and the hospitelero and overall experience. I was very lucky in that we had beautiful weather, a starlit night and a great group of people staying there.Which town is this in? Looks amazing!
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