New albergue in Pontedeume

[JohnnieWalker]

This is very good news: a new 20 place albergue with room for expansion has been opened in Pontedeume:

http://www.laopinioncoruna.es/metro/201 ... 32897.html

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Another thought on this. The article lists "albergues" in Miño, Neda, Mesía, Abegondo and now Pontedeume. However as far as I know the accommodation in Mesia and Abegondo are in sportshall type buildings and may only be for the increased numbers during the Holy Year. Any further information would be appreciated.

 

[Peter Robins]

indeed. I see there's also mention that 'prosiguen los trabajos en la posada de Betanzos' (so it's still not finished), and also mention of the one in Carral. This prompted me to do a search, and I find http://www.concellocarral.com/index.php ... ticia=1436 and http://www.sadadigital.com/content/view/3911/55/
So that will be around here somewhere, some 20km out of Santiago da Coruña http://maps.peterrobins.co.uk/e.html?zo ... ayers=B00T

 

[ivar]

This albergue was inaugurated about a week ago, but was opened to pilgrims ... I think yesterday or the day before.

It has the status as "Alberge temporal", the Xacobeo website will be updated with this albergue in the next few days...here:
http://camino.xacobeo.es/en/temporary-a ... ummer-2010.

The initial idea of these temporal albergues was to help out with the crowds during the busy season. Since this albergue has opened a bit late, I do think it will be open part of next year as well. That said, not exactly sure of the details. Will let you all know once I know more...

The details of this albergue is:
Pontedeume
Address: Peirao s/n Pontedeume. A Coruña
Places: 20 beds and 20 mats

Saludos,
Ivar