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Agreed. I volunteered at three albergues on two different caminos in Spain one summer, to get a feel for what it's like. It's bloody hard work. And you don't get to know pilgrims well because they're only with you for one evening, then you're up cleaning toilets and getting ready for the next crowd. Volunteer first.If I were you I would volunteer as a hospitalera first. However satisfying working in a refugio is it's a totally different kettle of fish to walking a Camino. And you would be working, each day, every day - there's a lot going on behind the scenes that pilgrims don't get to see.
I once owned an old farmhouse in France and the bureaucracy associated with that was quite onerous - I've no doubt that the bureaucracy in Spain could be just as bad but you must follow your dreams.
You'd probably miss Target and Walmart though
). I’d also love to have some land with it, so I can grow more of my own food, have chicken’s again, etc. More work, but very fulfilling.
If I were you I would volunteer as a hospitalera first. However satisfying working in a refugio is it's a totally different kettle of fish to walking a Camino. And you would be working, each day, every day - there's a lot going on behind the scenes that pilgrims don't get to see.
I once owned an old farmhouse in France and the bureaucracy associated with that was quite onerous - I've no doubt that the bureaucracy in Spain could be just as bad but you must follow your dreams.
You'd probably miss Target and Walmart though
Hi Jeff, I am volunteering this summer 2 weeks in Portugal, 2 weeks in Spain and I also run a little vacation rental on my farm which I really enjoy that's why I think I would like it! And I never go to Target or Walmart- not that kind of girl! And I do agree that the bureaucracy might make it too hard unfortunately. Otherwise this is a dream come true.If I were you I would volunteer as a hospitalera first. However satisfying working in a refugio is it's a totally different kettle of fish to walking a Camino. And you would be working, each day, every day - there's a lot going on behind the scenes that pilgrims don't get to see.
I once owned an old farmhouse in France and the bureaucracy associated with that was quite onerous - I've no doubt that the bureaucracy in Spain could be just as bad but you must follow your dreams.
You'd probably miss Target and Walmart though
Hi Peter, leaving my little farm in California in August, heading to Lisbon, then caminoing up to Santiago after volunteering a couple weeks, then off to Spain, hopefully volunteering on the Frances 2 weeks, gone a total of 3 months. Just saw this albergue for sale on the Frances, if I could figure it out I would! What a dream come true that would be! Good luck with your Camino Primitivo!Good on you! I’ve helped set up/ run a Backpackers, not quite the same but close.
Many years experience with the same, but none with Albergues! I’ve only completed one Camino to date- the Ingles- and only stayed in the private Albergue in Bruma. Time constraints ( and my nature- plan for the worst, hope for the best….) meant that I booked everything. Turned out to be justified ( Semana Santa) but that’s another story!
Heading back mid July, Primitivo this time, only the first night booked. Hope to stay primarily in Albergues this time.
Which country are you hoping to move to/ open your Albergue in?
My personal preference is Portugal, purely because it’s cheaper, and more people speak English. (Though I’d also learn the local language of course. Just as I’m currently leaving German -
I’d love to hear how you get on. Which Albergues are you heading to? And what are you doing in between?
It is a great place, right past Leon, I stayed there last year and loved it, an oasis in the middle of nowhere! Very tempting!
I saw that Arturo thank you for sending this. That is a great place, I stayed there last year. Trying to find some helpers to share it with me.!Albergue San Miguel in Hospital de Orbigo is going for Sale for personal reasons ( Is an private Albergue dedicated to Art and Painting) this albergue is located in the French way, in a beautiful town between Leon and Astorga. For Serious inquiries please contact: alberguesanmiguel@gmail.com . Full assistance will be given about regulations, professional procedures and way to manage it.
