Question about stages and accomodation: Labruja, Armenteira

[maria1975]

Dear all, looking forward to walk the CP (Central and Spiritual Variant) starting soon ! I have a few questions. Because walking with three friends this time in stead of alone I'm focussing allready on some stages and some places to sleep.

Labruja: we will stay at Casa Fernanda and in Pacos (about 42 km) and I think staying in Labruja is the best option in between those places. Read about Quinta Labruja, but both rooms are allready booked. Which alternative accomodation would you recommend (somewhere around Labruja) to split those two days?

We will have four days to walk from Orbenlle to Villanova de Arousa. Thinking of the 'regular' stages: Orbenlle to Redondela to Pontevedra to Armenteira to Villanova de Arousa.
- Would you advise these stages or is it attractive to stay out of the cities? For example: is the monasterio de Poio an option in stead of Pontevedra? Otherwise we will pass the monastry on a Sunday
- I would love to stay in the monastry of Armenteira, but I read they don't take any reservations anymore. Would you advise to take the risk of being refused at the monastry (four persons, I don't know how many they use to host) or book the albergue or ...?

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts!

 

[Frankybaby66]

Dear all, looking forward to walk the CP (Central and Spiritual Variant) starting soon ! I have a few questions. Because walking with three friends this time in stead of alone I'm focussing allready on some stages and some places to sleep.

Labruja: we will stay at Casa Fernanda and in Pacos (about 42 km) and I think staying in Labruja is the best option in between those places. Read about Quinta Labruja, but both rooms are allready booked. Which alternative accomodation would you recommend (somewhere around Labruja) to split those two days?

We will have four days to walk from Orbenlle to Villanova de Arousa. Thinking of the 'regular' stages: Orbenlle to Redondela to Pontevedra to Armenteira to Villanova de Arousa.
- Would you advise these stages or is it attractive to stay out of the cities? For example: is the monasterio de Poio an option in stead of Pontevedra? Otherwise we will pass the monastry on a Sunday
- I would love to stay in the monastry of Armenteira, but I read they don't take any reservations anymore. Would you advise to take the risk of being refused at the monastry (four persons, I don't know how many they use to host) or book the albergue or ...?

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts!

You can stay at the monastery if they have space available, but it is not possible to book anymore. Obviously, you stand more chance if you are only looking for one bed rather than 4, but, even then, there are no guarantees. . .

 

[ArleneLaskey]

I stayed at the municipal albergue in Armenteira and was able to book in advance through WhatsApp. If you do this, make sure to get a confirmation. I almost lost my bed because I didn't have one. From there it is a short walk back to the Monastery for the pilgrim service, which is lovely. I did send a message to the monastery at Armenteira asking about beds and they said none were available for when I was there.

I really liked Pontevedra, but it would also be nice to walk on to Poio and stay there.

Buen Camino - that stretch following Armenteira is the most beautiful Camino path I have ever seen. Also, shortly after the Ruta de la Piedra y del Agua is a short detour to a small 'stone village' - definitely something to see.

 

[jsalt]

If you book beds at the municipal albergue in Armenteira using Whatsapp, be sure to be there by EARLY afternoon to claim them. It’s very hit and miss whether they will actually keep them for you. They’ll just fill the beds as the pilgrims come in, whether you’ve booked or not. However, it IS one municipal, at least when I stayed there a few years ago, that allowed for pilgrims to sleep on extra mattresses on the floor when the beds are all taken. That may have changed!

 

[maria1975]

@jsalt @ArleneLaskey and @Frankybaby66 Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advices!

 

[maria1975]

The albergue in Armenteira unfortunately is fully booked. The monastry will not allow reservations. Any other suggestions?

 

[auburnfive]

Have you tried Carballo De Prado in Armentiera? ( on booking.com). They will pick you up and then return you to the next morning, there is a family room for 4 if it’s available.
Or you could stay at the monastery de Poio, and then walk 7 km past Armentiera to Ribadumia and stay at Oscastanos. ( oscastanos@oscastanos.es).
Or..take a taxi from Armentiera to Combarro for then night, and taxi back in the morning. There is an Albergue in Combarro, and it’s an interesting town