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I only booked my first night in Sevilla at Triana. If you are in SdC on 24/7 make sure you book somewhere otherwise you will be competing with the hordes who all will be in town for the fireworks. And I copped a motorsports event in Sanabria and we got one of the last rooms in town. So watch out for feast days and days when non-pilgrims will also be in town.Hi there,
I'm landing in Spain on May 10, starting a walk on the Via de la Plata as soon as I get there. I've spent a bit of time in Spain, but haven't walked any of the caminos. I'm hoping for a little advice on what I should plan for.
I'm not making the entire walk, it's going to be very non-scheduled, so I won't know for sure when I'll be entering any particular city. With this in mind, what are people's thoughts on expectations of vacancy at the Albergues? Should I be sure to call ahead every day or can I have a reasonable expectation of finding open beds most days? (May 10-June 7)
And speaking of calling, are most Americans simply buying a Spanish pre-pay smartphone for telephone/navigation or just paying the extra to the US-based carrier for euro service?
Thanks!
I'm responding to this, just to show how we are all different, and every camino is also different. I walked from Sevilla to Astorga last month and I liked the Merida-Salamanca portion most! It depends so much on the weather, the fellow walkers, and how one is feeling.I walked from Sevillia but it was most enjoyable after Salamanca.
Well...we have just had to change plans as all accommodation is completo on Sunday night for Galisteo and Riolobos, including albergues. Now having to go from Canaveral to Plasencia. Luckily we booked Canaveral a while ago. It is the long weekend. There are many pilgrims on the VdlP at the moment and they are all desperately trying to get a bed somewhere. Others have caught buses and moved on.
Why are you going as far as Plasencia? Have you given Sra Elena a try in El Carcaboso? Or even in Galisteo, the Hotel de Medina?Well...we have just had to change plans as all accommodation is completo on Sunday night for Galisteo and Riolobos, including albergues. Now having to go from Canaveral to Plasencia. Luckily we booked Canaveral a while ago. It is the long weekend. There are many pilgrims on the VdlP at the moment and they are all desperately trying to get a bed somewhere. Others have caught buses and moved on.
Sounds like you have a good plan. Things were already quite busy when I walked, albergues with a bed or two to spare, and that was because a good number of people were staying in pensiones and hotels.Thanks.
We are staying in an albergue in Plasencia.
Happened when I was there. They were sending people to the Malaga pension up the street, apparently not very nice. The hostel on the other hand ended up with 6 free beds because people did npt show up (it is not just for pilgrims). And its food is delicious. I had calamares en su tinta which were the most tender I have ever had.Hostel Canaveral booked out. Many people catching a taxi to go on. There are more and more pilgrims every day.
Well...we have just had to change plans as all accommodation is completo on Sunday night for Galisteo and Riolobos, including albergues. Now having to go from Canaveral to Plasencia. Luckily we booked Canaveral a while ago. It is the long weekend. There are many pilgrims on the VdlP at the moment and they are all desperately trying to get a bed somewhere. Others have caught buses and moved on.
Yes - May 1 is a holiday and fell on a Monday this year. Many people take advantage of the long weekend, so it shouldn't be a surprise to find it busier than usual in accommodation.Perhaps this was a busy weekend?
I,stayed in a single room for 30€ on my way back to the airport here. Good location, terrible shared facilities though.I'm seeing no availability at the municipal albergue & the Triana into next week.
Anybody have leads on other low cost options in Sevilla?
Glad it suits you.Thanks Anemone! That's perfect.
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