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Probably not the right thread to post to but we’ve just finished the Inglés today and everything appears to have been fully booked. Normally we’d book one or two days ahead at most but this time we booked some weeks ago but even then we had difficulty finding accommodation. If the Primitivo and the Inglés are full, I can’t imagine what it’ll be like on the Frances.My friend Ton and Ria who run Albergue Ponte Ferreira 27 km after Lugo are saying that the Primitivo is just crazy at the moment. They are booked out until I don't know when.
I'm also a member of many Facebook Camino groups including one about the Primitivo and everyone is saying the same. Book, book, book! That's the only way to go. I did the same in June when I walked the Salvador and Primitivo not because there were many pilgrims, there wasn't, but because so many albergues were still closed.
I personally would walk a different Camino if heading out now. September looks to be a busy month too!
Thanks I booked my accommodations already for later this month. How was your Camino? This will be my first Camino, and do you have any suggestions for the Ingles?Probably not the right thread to post to but we’ve just finished the Inglés today and everything appears to have been fully booked. Normally we’d book one or two days ahead at most but this time we booked some weeks ago but even then we had difficulty finding accommodation. If the Primitivo and the Inglés are full, I can’t imagine what it’ll be like on the Frances.
Did you find that all accommodation was open, or is supply restricted?Probably not the right thread to post to but we’ve just finished the Inglés today and everything appears to have been fully booked. Normally we’d book one or two days ahead at most but this time we booked some weeks ago but even then we had difficulty finding accommodation. If the Primitivo and the Inglés are full, I can’t imagine what it’ll be like on the Frances.
Unlike the Frances, there are long stretches without bars or other eateries to stop into if you get hungry. I made sure that I packed a good lunch and hearty snacks after Pontedeume, which was where we ended our first day from our start in Ferrol.Thanks I booked my accommodations already for later this month. How was your Camino? This will be my first Camino, and do you have any suggestions for the Ingles?
Booked to start the Inglés on the 20th Sept. Luckily we've already booked our accommodationProbably not the right thread to post to but we’ve just finished the Inglés today and everything appears to have been fully booked. Normally we’d book one or two days ahead at most but this time we booked some weeks ago but even then we had difficulty finding accommodation. If the Primitivo and the Inglés are full, I can’t imagine what it’ll be like on the Frances.
Thanks! I was thinking of taking plenty of water & snacks but I will pack up some lunches as well.Unlike the Frances, there are long stretches without bars or other eateries to stop into if you get hungry. I made sure that I packed a good lunch and hearty snacks after Pontedeume, which was where we ended our first day from our start in Ferrol.
Hi, it was a lovely Camino, weather was great etc. From conversations with others it seems that everyone has accommodation but all had booked in advance. My impression was that those that were open were very busy, though whether that was because of COVID restrictions or simply demand, I’m not sure. My suspicions are that there is restricted supply and reasonable demand. Re COVID, masks are not required outdoors but a surprisingly large number of local people wear them outdoors even whilst exercising. In enclosed spaces of course, masks are compulsory. Coming from the uk where masks outdoors haven’t been required for quite some time (and no longer required indoors either) it was quite a shock. Most people in the uk follow the science and still wear masks indoors where likelihood of contamination is highest but very few wear them outside where the chances of catching COVID are very low.Thanks I booked my accommodations already for later this month. How was your Camino? This will be my first Camino, and do you have any suggestions for the Ingles?
Ah, should have mentioned that bars and restaurants all appear to be open. There’s typically 5km+ between them so carrying a small snack and half a litre of water is a good idea but there’s no danger of running out of energy. It’s a short Camino with no really serious ups and downs, nothing to compare with the first day on the Frances or the Norte for example. There’s plenty of tarmac but also lots of paths through woods and small forests on earthen tracks. Trainers are more than sufficient for example. It’s a very peaceful Camino, sensible (typically 25km) between evening stops and not many people walking. It’s been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I’m sure you’ll find the same.Thanks I booked my accommodations already for later this month. How was your Camino? This will be my first Camino, and do you have any suggestions for the Ingles?
Me too! A great pity. I do hope that people made direct booking with the owner and not use booking.com, which means that the operators don’t get their full pay.Just generally a little disappointed that there is o much 'weli in advance' booking of (sometimes) the entire route.
More like just another holiday than the pleasure of spontaneity and the joy that can come with it (as well as the odd tough time). Nevertheless BC
Just generally a little disappointed that there is o much 'weli in advance' booking of (sometimes) the entire route.
More like just another holiday than the pleasure of spontaneity and the joy that can come with it (as well as the odd tough time). Nevertheless BC
Me too! A great pity.
Right behind you. Starting on the 24th of September.Booked to start the Inglés on the 20th Sept. Luckily we've already booked our accommodation
Thank you for all of this!Ah, should have mentioned that bars and restaurants all appear to be open. There’s typically 5km+ between them so carrying a small snack and half a litre of water is a good idea but there’s no danger of running out of energy. It’s a short Camino with no really serious ups and downs, nothing to compare with the first day on the Frances or the Norte for example. There’s plenty of tarmac but also lots of paths through woods and small forests on earthen tracks. Trainers are more than sufficient for example. It’s a very peaceful Camino, sensible (typically 25km) between evening stops and not many people walking. It’s been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I’m sure you’ll find the same.
Well, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. I'm sure that things will change eventually.Just generally a little disappointed that there is o much 'weli in advance' booking of (sometimes) the entire route.
More like just another holiday than the pleasure of spontaneity and the joy that can come with it (as well as the odd tough time). Nevertheless BC
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