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I am starting on the 22 . I was planning Fraces but it may be too crowded, or too hot. How does one decide. I am alone and want the safety of numbers around me.. Any suggestions!! thanks I leave tomorrow
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
There is sufficient capacity on the Camino Frances that you will be able to find a strategy to adjust to the number of pilgrims. Just remember that you cannot have it all: start late, walk long days, stop late, stay with a group, and stop in the popular end points. Those are a recipe for not finding a bed easily.
The Norte is likely to have enough people walking to give you company as there are more walking it now than 5 or 6 years ago. Busy maybe but not overcrowded I would think. You are right too that it will be cooler as being near the sea.
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