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HolaHello everyone,
I'm planning my first Camino this later this year and would like some advice on Hostels please. I would like to stay a night at the Monasterio de Zenarruza - Are you able to book or do you just turn up and try your luck? Also, what happens if you get to an albergue and there are no beds left, where do you stay?
Many thanks, JasonM
The website Gronze.com has a list of all accommodations along the various caminos.Hello everyone,
I'm planning my first Camino this later this year and would like some advice on Hostels please. I would like to stay a night at the Monasterio de Zenarruza - Are you able to book or do you just turn up and try your luck? Also, what happens if you get to an albergue and there are no beds left, where do you stay?
Many thanks, JasonM
Other than their new map app which is still in beta and only thus far for Android, there is no Gronze app to download. But you can bookmark the site on your phone.. If you download an app such as Gronze (in Spanish but you can google translate)
The monastery the OP refers to is on the Camino del Norte, presumably they know this although this link would be helpful for anyone walking the Francés.2024 edition: From St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela (W/
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You have a discussion with the hospitaleros and ask what they suggest. If you are left without a bed, there will likely be other pilgrims with the same problem. If all else fails, you take a taxi to the nearest lodging.what happens if you get to an albergue and there are no beds left, where do you stay?
This may be an old Spanish tradition, but I haven't heard of it happening in Spain in recent years. However, I have heard of it in Portugal.The firemen will set you up so you can sleep on the floor at the firestation.
It is an old Spanish tradition.
I don't know how recently it has happened in Portugal either.This may be an old Spanish tradition, but I haven't heard of it happening in Spain in recent years. However, I have heard of it in Portugal.
FixedThe monastery the OP refers to is on the Camino del Norte, presumably they know this although this link would be helpful for anyone walking the Francés.
Thank you all for your help. It is reassuring.Hola
Albergue de peregrinos del Monasterio de Zenarruza | Albergue de Peregrinos en Ziortza | Gronze.com
Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue de peregrinos del Monasterio de Zenarruza, en Ziortza: Precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
I can't see if it is possile to reserve but you could call them and ask if you speak some Spanish?
I will look a little more to see if I find something.
Normally though, it is not possible to reserve at Donativos.
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You will learn as you go
If you are in reasonable shape and walk from morning until 12-14-15 in the afternoon, most often you will have no problem getting a bed.
If you arrive at your end destination at 18-20-... then most probalby all the beds at the albergues will be taken (depending on the season you walk).
One thing to learn is that pilgrims have been walking on the Caminos for 1000 years...
Pilgrims are in the local Spanish songs, festivals and much more.
I have experienced myself that a woman drove 2 pilgrims to another town, no charge ofcourse, to help them as there were no more free beds..
The local people are friendly and understand the life of the pilgrims.
Don't worry to much.
At worse you have to take a taxi to another town and it may cost you some Euros, but I bet it will not break your budget.
Else,... if you are on a budget and you don't have a bed for the night, go to the Firestation/firemen, "Bomberos" in Spanish.
The firemen will set you up so you can sleep on the floor at the firestation.
It is an old Spanish tradition. (Policemen will also help if you approache them).
Everything flows.
Flow with it.
I hope this helps.
Buen Camino
Lettinggo
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Thank yo7 for thisYou have a discussion with the hospitaleros and ask what they suggest. If you are left without a bed, there will likely be other pilgrims with the same problem. If all else fails, you take a taxi to the nearest lodging.
This may be an old Spanish tradition, but I haven't heard of it happening in Spain in recent years. However, I have heard of it in Portugal.
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