- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF 2016 2018 2022
Looking at my 3rd CF this year. In 2016 and last year, I often stayed in the same villages/towns/cities, mostly because I enjoyed them the first time. For me, at least until I hear other opinions, there are certain overnight stops I feel like I can't miss.
At the larger city level, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos and Leon seem like must-stays to me.
The next level of can't miss overnights for me are Estella, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Astorga, Foncebaddon, Villafranca del Bierzo, Ponferrada, and Portomarin.
Here's an example of the kind dilemma I'm having. In my two previous CF's, I have stayed in Foncebaddon both times--a days walk from Astorga and a days walk to Ponferrada. The atmosphere in Foncebaddon seems mystical to me, and I am energized just being there. But, Rabanal and Molinaseca (before and after Foncebaddon) are so charming I am sorely tempted. I suppose I could just walk shorter segments and thereby more overnights, but I tend to want to complete the walk in 30-33 days.
After Villafranca del Biezo, I'm not wedded to or particularly charmed by any town from Sarria onward, although last year I took a friend's recommendation and stayed at the Pazo Sedor which is slightly off the Camino just past Casteneda. Pazo Sedor is located off by itself, but what a wonderful splurge.
So, which towns/hamlets would you say are your favorites--favorite enough that you would tend to stay in the town/village time and time again.
At the larger city level, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos and Leon seem like must-stays to me.
The next level of can't miss overnights for me are Estella, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Astorga, Foncebaddon, Villafranca del Bierzo, Ponferrada, and Portomarin.
Here's an example of the kind dilemma I'm having. In my two previous CF's, I have stayed in Foncebaddon both times--a days walk from Astorga and a days walk to Ponferrada. The atmosphere in Foncebaddon seems mystical to me, and I am energized just being there. But, Rabanal and Molinaseca (before and after Foncebaddon) are so charming I am sorely tempted. I suppose I could just walk shorter segments and thereby more overnights, but I tend to want to complete the walk in 30-33 days.
After Villafranca del Biezo, I'm not wedded to or particularly charmed by any town from Sarria onward, although last year I took a friend's recommendation and stayed at the Pazo Sedor which is slightly off the Camino just past Casteneda. Pazo Sedor is located off by itself, but what a wonderful splurge.
So, which towns/hamlets would you say are your favorites--favorite enough that you would tend to stay in the town/village time and time again.