Planning a Safe Return to Camino Amidst COVID

vasque · Jan 10, 2023

I'm planning to return to the Camino in late spring or early summer. Would like help with the following:
1. Is the Camino open for business?
2. Any COVID related restrictions (Spain entry, safety precautions)?
3. Hotel availability?
4. Are cafe's open?
5. Is backpack delivery service available?

Planning on arriving in Madrid and then taking a flight to Pamplona.

Would appreciate general comments. Last visit was pre-COVID (2017).
Thanks in advance.

C clearly · Jan 10, 2023

Yes, to the extent that the Camino "does business"
Masks might still be required on public transportation or in health care facilities. Entry requirements depend on where you are coming from, etc. You should confirm at this site.
Yes, hotels are available
Yes, cafes are open (when they are not closed)
Yes, on the more popular routes.

There is lots of information here on the forum. Just browse through the new threads, or browse through the tag topics that are listed at the bottom of this page.

trecile · Jan 10, 2023

Over 425,000 Compostelas were awarded in 2022, so I'd say that yes, the Camino is "open for business."

lt56ny · Jan 10, 2023

C clearly said:
Yes, to the extent that the Camino "does business"

Masks might still be required on public transportation or in health care facilities. Entry requirements depend on where you are coming from, etc. You should confirm at this site.

Yes, hotels are available

Yes, cafes are open (when they are not closed)

Yes, on the more popular routes.

There is lots of information here on the forum. Just browse through the new threads, or browse through the tag topics that are listed at the bottom of this page.

In December masks were still required on public transportation. I would assume it is the same for health care facilities. Hotels are also available when they are not closed

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