If you like the small, more traditional albergues, which like Granon, might not have beds, some might not have electricity or running water, then you'll enjoy the following albergue:
*Arroyo San Bol - 1000yr old medicinal spring at the back, drop toilet – fantastic communal dinner. (Open April – mid October)
*Convento San Anton – magical, basic albergue in the ruins of the San Anton convent (Open to end of September)
*Hospital San Nicolas - – sleep in the loft of a restored church – communal meal cooked by Italian hospitaleros, pilgrim blessing includes washing of pilgrims feet (late June to mid-September)
*Bercianos – ancient straw and mud house, watch the sunset before being allowed to have a communal dinner
*Manjarin – Atmospheric albergue run by Tomas the Templar - basic, no running water, electricity or toilet. Sleep in a stone barn on mattresses – stay for the Templario blessing and ceremony at 11am. (Open all year)
*Villafranca del Bierzo - Ave Fenix run by the Jato family for almost 30 years – Jesus Jato is a healer. (Open all year)
*Ruitelin – Gregorian chants, Shiatsu massage, healing
*Barbadelo, Casa Carmen - skip Sarria and walk a further 4km to this wonderful private albergue.
Buen Camino!