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I disagree. The Camino Francés in the summer is not busy until you get to Galicia. Those doing the Frances aren't in competition with those on a beach holiday for accommodations.The Camino Francés won't be any better!
Hi Trecile, we are currently in Santillana Del Mar and there is no availability anywhere (even rural) for milesSorry thay you are having those problems. In addition to the fact that there is less pilgrim infrastructure on the Norte, August is high season for tourists on Spain's northern coast.
How far along the Camino are you?
Thank you for this feedback. I am not walking but far away, and I am adding this only because some of those who walk for the first time appear to be really concerned about very large numbers of pilgrims being reported and wrongly assume that they may not get a bed.I walked the Francés recently and accommodation was no problem at all. Especially in the Meseta. Just a few days ago there were even walk in beds on the last 100k in the late afternoon in some albergues which I didn't expect because there are so many pilgrims right now.
It is incredibly busy from Sarria but most of the big noisy groups seem to stay in or around the major stopping points.
I stand corrected. My mistake! I did say this without stating the obvious, and I apologize.I disagree. The Camino Francés in the summer is not busy until you get to Galicia. Those doing the Frances aren't in competition with those on a beach holiday for accommodations.
because as @trecile mentions, it is high season throughout Europe and Spain's northern and southern coasts are very popular!
You could bus to Oviedo if you'd be inclined to go on the Camino Primitivo. I wish you the best on the rest of your journey!Hi Trecile, we are currently in Santillana Del Mar and there is no availability anywhere (even rural) for miles
Sounds like a plan. Why is it so? Less places? More pilgrims?My bf and I are currently walking the northern route and silly me didn't realize we'd have so many problems getting accommodation. The bed race doesn't even exist, it far beyond. I'm really worried I won't find anything this weekend and wonder if I should switch to the Frances?? This is my 5th camino and have never had sleep problems this insane. Any advice would help. We have until late August to reach Santiago
I agree with Peregrina 2013, I might add that if you’re using booking.com, they only have a couple rooms that they reserve per hostel. If booking.com says no more rooms, that doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s no availability. You have to call/email/WhatsApp the Hostel/Albergues/hotel directly. Hope things are working out for you. Peace.My bf and I are currently walking the northern route and silly me didn't realize we'd have so many problems getting accommodation. The bed race doesn't even exist, it far beyond. I'm really worried I won't find anything this weekend and wonder if I should switch to the Frances?? This is my 5th camino and have never had sleep problems this insane. Any advice would help. We have until late August to reach Santiago
Probably not. As I mentioned above, the northern coast of Spain is a popular holiday destination in the summer months, peaking in August I believe. September should see a large decrease in tourists.I am planning to walk the Norte in September - do you think it will be a problem then as well?
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