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Hello Peregrina2000. Thanks for the info. What is the telephone number of this new albergue in Alpriate?
Do they need any extra financial help?
It is great news that the Alpriate albergue is now open. It is just the right distance from Lisbon for a first day. My daughter and I turned up there about three weeks ago, only to find it was not yet ready to open, which was disappointing. But when we rang the Via Lusitana help line they were great; very helpful. We went to the cafe just around the corner, where the woman rang several alternative places and eventually arranged for a taxi to take us to the train station so we could get back to Lisbon accommodation.We trained and taxied back Alpriate the next morning to recommence our walk. So, our sincere thanks to Via Lusitana for that help. And best wishes for the new hostel's opening.
Yes.Do they need any extra financial help?
Yes it is. The Albergue belongs to the Via Lusitana Association, who also runs the SOS phone.Hello,
There is a phone number listed on the Facebook page: 915 595 213. This is the same as the SOS number listed above.
Olá Laurie.Are the ViaLusitana hospitaleros exhausted? Lots of peregrin@s?
Ah.. excellent! I'll be there soon (probably friday/saturday this week).I have just heard from José Luis and the Via Lusitana that the new albergue in Alpriate is up and running and OPEN for business. 3 pilgrims yesterday, 2 today. 1 Brazilian, 3 USA, 1 Portuguese.
I was there last Saturday and cannot believe the amount of work this dedicated bunch of pilgrims has spent getting this little house ready for operation as an albergue. There are, I believe 8 beds, in three rooms upstairs (actually, they are high quality thick mattresses, no bed frame). Downstairs there is a sitting room with fireplace (it works!), an equipped kitchen with kitchen table, a bath with shower and toilet. There is a little enclosed patio out back with lines for clothes and a grill for outdoor cooking. Extra mattresses can be used for more pilgrims in a pinch.
The black tape X over "albergue" has now been removed, soon the hole below will be replastered as the water work is finished, and you can find the house right smack dab on the camino in Alpriate, across from a water fountain.
There is a café right around the corner, with good home cooking and inexpensive meals, and another fuller restaurant about two minutes up the hill from the albergue. If you go, tell them you're from the forum!
Bom caminho to all on the Caminho Portugués, Laurie
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Thank you Laurie! I will be walking from Lisbon on March 7, 2017. Will I have trouble finding places that are open? Should I just plan on staying in hotels? Thanks.Just an update for anyone planning to walk from Lisbon this fall. The albergue in Alpriate will close for the season on October 31. Date for reopening is not set yet, but likely to be in the mid-March range. Also, the albergue in Azambuja has closed. This is a permanent closure, not for the winter.
And one more tidbit (all from my friends at Via Lusitana).
New wonderful place in Porto de Muge, right at the end, 200 meters after the paved road finish, at number 177. No signs outside yet, just pull the rope on the gate and the bell will ring. A real bell. Paula Castro, 939 997 657, speaks good english and french, very nice lady. Great garden.
Bom caminho to all the Lisbon-starters! Laurie
Thank you Laurie! I will be walking from Lisbon on March 7, 2017. Will I have trouble finding places that are open? Should I just plan on staying in hotels? Thanks.
Denise
Glad to know you think places will be open. Someone else had told me they wouldn't be. I have the via Lusitana's list. I'm thinking it will be pretty quiet, at least until Porto. Thanks again.Hi, Denise, I don't think you will have a problem but if you have a specific question about a particular place, the Via Lusitana's website lists contact info for all of the places. http://www.vialusitana.org/caminho-portugues/albergues/. I'm assuming that all of the privately run accommodations will be open.
Hi, luvtraveling, when are you leaving? Since many of the places to stay between Lisboa and Porto are private pensiones, I don't think they are seasonal. I remember a few years ago, we had a forum member who walked from Lisboa in winter and had some issues, but not many problems with accommodations, as I recall.Glad to know you think places will be open. Someone else had told me they wouldn't be. I have the via Lusitana's list. I'm thinking it will be pretty quiet, at least until Porto. Thanks again.
Hi Laurie, I just saw JohnnieWalker's new guide. Thank you, Ill check it out later. I arrive in Lisbon March 7. My plan, at the moment, is to walk to Sacavem and take the train back to Lisbon for the night. The next day I'll return to Sacavem, walk to Alverca de Riboteo and return to Lisbon.Hi, luvtraveling, when are you leaving? Since many of the places to stay between Lisboa and Porto are private pensiones, I don't think they are seasonal. I remember a few years ago, we had a forum member who walked from Lisboa in winter and had some issues, but not many problems with accommodations, as I recall.
Bom caminho, Laurie
ps Have you seen the new version of the online guide that JohnnieWalker just posted in Resources?
Hi, Denise, there's also a document in the resources entitled "walking short stages from Lisbon" that will give you ideas about how to handle those first few days. I think the train out and back idea is a great one, it gives you much more flexibility. I bet you will have some company, the route from Lisboa is becoming much more popular. Bom Caminho! LaurieHi Laurie, I just saw JohnnieWalker's new guide. Thank you, Ill check it out later. I arrive in Lisbon March 7. My plan, at the moment, is to walk to Sacavem and take the train back to Lisbon for the night. The next day I'll return to Sacavem, walk to Alverca de Riboteo and return to Lisbon.
Denise
Is it possible or necessary to reserve a bed if we are traveling second or third week of April?
Just wondering as there's only 8 beds.
I take it you have hospitaleiros organised for April?
We have an Hospitaleiro Voluntario for the last 2 weeks of April, the first two will be staffed by Via Lusitana members a day or two at a time.
Any volunteer in the house?
JoséLuis
If all goes well I will be in Alrpiate May 11th. From reading the thread it appears as though this fine Hostel is right on the Camino. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the Staff.I have just heard from José Luis and the Via Lusitana that the new albergue in Alpriate is up and running and OPEN for business. 3 pilgrims yesterday, 2 today. 1 Brazilian, 3 USA, 1 Portuguese.
I was there last Saturday and cannot believe the amount of work this dedicated bunch of pilgrims has spent getting this little house ready for operation as an albergue. There are, I believe 8 beds, in three rooms upstairs (actually, they are high quality thick mattresses, no bed frame). Downstairs there is a sitting room with fireplace (it works!), an equipped kitchen with kitchen table, a bath with shower and toilet. There is a little enclosed patio out back with lines for clothes and a grill for outdoor cooking. Extra mattresses can be used for more pilgrims in a pinch.
The black tape X over "albergue" has now been removed, soon the hole below will be replastered as the water work is finished, and you can find the house right smack dab on the camino in Alpriate, across from a water fountain.
There is a café right around the corner, with good home cooking and inexpensive meals, and another fuller restaurant about two minutes up the hill from the albergue. If you go, tell them you're from the forum!
Bom caminho to all on the Caminho Portugués, Laurie
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If all goes well I will be in Alpriate May 11th. From reading the thread it appears as though this fine Hostel is right on the Camino. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the Staff.
500th pilgrim on July 31, this is increedible growth. And more than that, the TLC from the hospitaleros and the welcoming little village all add up to the perfect first night out of Lisbon.
https://www.facebook.com/AlbergueAlpriate/
Great news! American Pilgrims on the Camino awarded $6,000 to the Via Lusitana to undertake needed repairs on the Alpriate albergue.
So... note that they anticipated receiving about 500 pilgrims in 2017 -- well, look at this -- 600th pilgrim on August 29! https://www.facebook.com/AlbergueAlpriate/
I am proud to call these wonderful people my friends.
We are proud to have you as a friend.
747 pilgrims today, Sept.21
how do i book this?I have just heard from José Luis and the Via Lusitana that the new albergue in Alpriate is up and running and OPEN for business. 3 pilgrims yesterday, 2 today. 1 Brazilian, 3 USA, 1 Portuguese.
I was there last Saturday and cannot believe the amount of work this dedicated bunch of pilgrims has spent getting this little house ready for operation as an albergue. There are, I believe 8 beds, in three rooms upstairs (actually, they are high quality thick mattresses, no bed frame). Downstairs there is a sitting room with fireplace (it works!), an equipped kitchen with kitchen table, a bath with shower and toilet. There is a little enclosed patio out back with lines for clothes and a grill for outdoor cooking. Extra mattresses can be used for more pilgrims in a pinch.
The black tape X over "albergue" has now been removed, soon the hole below will be replastered as the water work is finished, and you can find the house right smack dab on the camino in Alpriate, across from a water fountain.
There is a café right around the corner, with good home cooking and inexpensive meals, and another fuller restaurant about two minutes up the hill from the albergue. If you go, tell them you're from the forum!
Bom caminho to all on the Caminho Portugués, Laurie
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Earlier in this thread - post #11 - it is stated that there are no reservations. First come, first served. There is a contact phone number so you might be able to check whether that is still the policy.how do i book this?
This is a typical public albergue, no reservations allowed. I can’t remember if there are 12 or 16 beds, but I know that the hospitaleros are good about finding alternatives if and when it fills up. There are a few places in town with beds in extra rooms and peregrinos have stayed there. I don’t know about how frequently or at what time it fills up, sorry.We are hoping to stop here our first night. It looks like you cannot book ahead so am wondering if it is full most nights? Also if it is first come first serve....about what time of day does this happen that it is full? Thanks for any help with this.
How can I reserve a place for myself here in April 2024? Is there someone I can email? Does anyone know?I have just heard from José Luis and the Via Lusitana that the new albergue in Alpriate is up and running and OPEN for business. 3 pilgrims yesterday, 2 today. 1 Brazilian, 3 USA, 1 Portuguese.
I was there last Saturday and cannot believe the amount of work this dedicated bunch of pilgrims has spent getting this little house ready for operation as an albergue. There are, I believe 8 beds, in three rooms upstairs (actually, they are high quality thick mattresses, no bed frame). Downstairs there is a sitting room with fireplace (it works!), an equipped kitchen with kitchen table, a bath with shower and toilet. There is a little enclosed patio out back with lines for clothes and a grill for outdoor cooking. Extra mattresses can be used for more pilgrims in a pinch.
The black tape X over "albergue" has now been removed, soon the hole below will be replastered as the water work is finished, and you can find the house right smack dab on the camino in Alpriate, across from a water fountain.
There is a café right around the corner, with good home cooking and inexpensive meals, and another fuller restaurant about two minutes up the hill from the albergue. If you go, tell them you're from the forum!
Bom caminho to all on the Caminho Portugués, Laurie
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Is their route updated? I think it changed a few months ago and it doesn't go through Alpriate anymore (not 100% sure)Doug, Thank you for your quick response. This is my first Camino and I am doing the Camino de Fatima and following a route posted on the Stingy Nomads website. Alpriate was their first suggested stop after leaving Lisbon and their next stop wasVila Franca de Xira.
I walked the CP in 2022, before the current alignment was opening along the river. I caught the train back into Lisbon that first day from Povoa, and started again from there the next day. Otherwise, as @JCLima has suggested, check on Gronze to see what is available, or you could try booking.com or Google maps and see what is available in the area. I don't think there is much that is specifically pilgrim oriented now that the albergue at Alpriate has closed. Someone else who has walked recently might have better information about that that I do.Doug, Thank you for your quick response. This is my first Camino and I am doing the Camino de Fatima and following a route posted on the Stingy Nomads website. Alpriate was their first suggested stop after leaving Lisbon and their next stop wasVila Franca de Xira.
I have reserved hotels, guest houses and albergues for all of their suggestes stops but for Alpriate, Can you suggest what I should try to look for as an alternative? That is a town, village where I can reserve a place to sleep for one night?
Thank you for your help
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