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We are booked to stay in Samos at A Casa da Botica. It is highly rated and sounds like a great spot.Is there still an option to stay in Samos? I missed it years ago and would like to take that option if still possible. Any information welcome and appreciated.
Thanks, that's really helpful.I have so far stayed twice in the monastic albergue at Samos, and shall do so again, if I find myself walking through there. I don't know if they are open at present. If they are, I don't know if I would want to stay there at present: one fairly large dormitory, full of bunk beds, and one bathroom (separate bath and toilet stalls). The cold and damp were so severe both times that I stayed there that I passed on getting a shower. And I helped myself to one of their warm woolen blankets for the cold night, to supplement my light-weight sleeping bag. But I expect that blankets will not be available during the pandemic. I won't try to explain why I stayed there. If you did so, you will understand. I cannot guarantee that you will be comfortable.
That's good to know, @trecile. I've booked it for an Easter 2022 Camino with my niece.If I were spending the night in Samos I would try to get a booking at Casa Licerio. Some friends stayed there and I got to see it in the morning before we started walking. A great place with a great hospitalera.
It is a magical walk to Samos and the town just appears out of no where. I highly recommend it. There is also a small restaurant across the street from the albergue where I had an amazing meal. It is a shame more pilgrims don’t stay here. There were only 5 of us there in June 2017.Is there still an option to stay in Samos? I missed it years ago and would like to take that option if still possible. Any information welcome and appreciated.
Stayed there as well. Recommended.If I were spending the night in Samos I would try to get a booking at Casa Licerio. Some friends stayed there and I got to see it in the morning before we started walking. A great place with a great hospitalera.
I get it, Albertagirl. One of my most memorable Camino experiences......I never felt more like a Pilgrim.I have so far stayed twice in the monastic albergue at Samos, and shall do so again, if I find myself walking through there. I don't know if they are open at present. If they are, I don't know if I would want to stay there at present: one fairly large dormitory, full of bunk beds, and one bathroom (separate bath and toilet stalls). The cold and damp were so severe both times that I stayed there that I passed on getting a shower. And I helped myself to one of their warm woolen blankets for the cold night, to supplement my light-weight sleeping bag. But I expect that blankets will not be available during the pandemic. I won't try to explain why I stayed there. If you did so, you will understand. I cannot guarantee that you will be comfortable.
I stayed in Tras do Convento end of April 2018just m front of the door of the Monasterio Albergue..,, the cold and humidity coming out of the Monasterio dormitory when you opened the door made me go away !Is there still an option to stay in Samos? I missed it years ago and would like to take that option if still possible. Any information welcome and appreciated.
We stayed at A Veiga in 2018. It was very nice, very clean, very comfortable, very hospitable. BUT, it was a good walk from the Monastery (after having already walked many miles) and the lovely restaurants in that eastern part of town beside the monastery. We had gone to A Veiga first on arriving in Samos to check in. They did not have a pilgrims meal and did not serve dinner until quite late - 9 o'clock I believe so we walked back into town to eat at a great restaurant across from the monastery. Breakfast at A Veiga was great - they had a huge dining room and we were the only pilgrims there. It was right on the path to start out the next morning. Mid range price for lovely private rooms with bathroom.In Samos a pleasant restaurant/hotel with a great menu de dia at the western side of the village is A Veiga.
Hotel A Veiga - Samos
Hotel A Veiga, situado en pleno camino de Santiago, ofrece un confortable descanso en su Hotel y unos platos insuperables en su restaurante.hotelaveiga.com
I have often eaten there but have never stayed there.
The monastery is at the eastern side of the village as you enter on the camino.
The monastery albergue for all pilgrims has 90 beds, is extremely basic as well as frigid in winter. The monastery also offers a hospederia see more info here
Abadía de Samos · Monasterio de Samos · Abadía Benedictina de San Julián de Samos
Abadía de Samos · Monasterio de Samos · Abadía Benedictina de San Julián de Samoswww.abadiadesamos.com
Pilgrims staying in the monastery albergue are escorted by a monk through the interior to the evening Vespers service in the chapel. Life size images line the corridor walls. In the dim light the mix of living and painted figures including all wearing black robes is most surreal!
You need not stay in the Samos monastery albergue in order to attend the evening Vespers service. Check the time for the service and wait on the high steps outside the west front of the monastery church. The door will be opened shortly before the service.
What year were you there?…we met the wonderful proprietor Ashley Weaver in Sarria in May 2017. It’s too bad she’s moved on to something else now. I hear it was still great in 2018 and 2019.If I were spending the night in Samos I would try to get a booking at Casa Licerio. Some friends stayed there and I got to see it in the morning before we started walking. A great place with a great hospitalera.
It was August 2017.What year were you there?…we met the wonderful proprietor Ashley Weaver in Sarria in May 2017. It’s too bad she’s moved on to something else now. I hear it was still great in 2018 and 2019.
We made the mistake of walking along the road from Samos to Sarria - It was one of our worst sections!! But Samos is a must! Loved it!I love the walk to Sarria from Samos. One of my favorite sections!
I second Casa Licerio!If I were spending the night in Samos I would try to get a booking at Casa Licerio. Some friends stayed there and I got to see it in the morning before we started walking. A great place with a great hospitalera.
makingtrax,I stayed twice here at Samos monastery, 2017 october and 2019 july....had hot showers in clean cubicles on both occasions. Loved the atmosphere and the service in church. Wonderful experience...
No I was in the original big dorm. If u were there in 2007 I think it has been upgraded. The bathrooms at least. They were light and airy, tiled in white tiles. Very clean. Unisex showers with doors and laundry tubs. Sleeping area very basic and somewhat chilly but I enjoyed the monastery atmosphere. Ate salad in the glorious park opposite. Did need the blankets provided thou. Cheers kiwi kaymakingtrax,
Your description is certainly different from what I remember from staying in the frigid albergue March 2007. By chance did you stay in the more comfortable hospideria?
Thanks for your update; it is good learn that so much has improved.No I was in the original big dorm. If u were there in 2007 I think it has been upgraded. The bathrooms at least. They were light and airy, tiled in white tiles. Very clean. Unisex showers with doors and laundry tubs. Sleeping area very basic and somewhat chilly but I enjoyed the monastery atmosphere. Ate salad in the glorious park opposite. Did need the blankets provided thou. Cheers kiwi kay
You missed the turn off! It's across the road and you must watch for the arrow!We made the mistake of walking along the road from Samos to Sarria - It was one of our worst sections!! But Samos is a must! Loved it!
Lucky we didnt miss the turn off, it was a beautiful walk through the countryside in the mist, hardly saw a soul. Stopped at a nice donativo for a great breakfast. What a culture shock when we hit the crowds coming from Triacastela.You missed the turn off! It's across the road and you must watch for the arrow!
Alas, no we didn't !! We did see the turn off but consciously made the decision to walk along the road because it was shorter distance wise. Our logic was - "walking to Samos was the longer option from Triacastella, so let's not take the longer option on consecutive days"!!! In hindsight, probably not our best decision LOL!!You missed the turn off! It's across the road and you must watch for the arrow!
Oh yeah... it's such a beautiful stretch! Oh well, next time.Alas, no we didn't !! We did see the turn off but consciously made the decision to walk along the road because it was shorter distance wise. Our logic was - "walking to Samos was the longer option from Triacastella, so let's not take the longer option on consecutive days"!!! In hindsight, probably not our best decision LOL!!
Hi, I stayed in Samos in 1018. I didn’t do it in 2014/16 and only did it because I made it to Triacastela early so I pushed on to Samos. It’s amazing and certainly a little visited Camino highlight.Is there still an option to stay in Samos? I missed it years ago and would like to take that option if still possible. Any information welcome and appreciated.
We stayed at Casa Licerio in 2019,great place to stay in Samos, home from home and the walk into Samos is one of the highlights of the Frances in my opinion.If I were spending the night in Samos I would try to get a booking at Casa Licerio. Some friends stayed there and I got to see it in the morning before we started walking. A great place with a great hospitalera.
Thanks @Davybhoy for sharing this - I also noticed that the road was a much more direct route. Is it dangerous, or just less pleasant?Alas, no we didn't !! We did see the turn off but consciously made the decision to walk along the road because it was shorter distance wise. Our logic was - "walking to Samos was the longer option from Triacastella, so let's not take the longer option on consecutive days"!!! In hindsight, probably not our best decision LOL!!
We didn't find it especially dangerous, although there certainly some places where one must be vigilant. I recall one corner in particular was a bit dodgy. Most of it is on the road ie no footpaths. I suggest you take @Anniesantiago 's advice and take the country path. From memory it is about a kilometre outside Samos on the right hand side of the road. We were walking on the left (so we could see the traffic coming towards us) but still saw the turn off clearly.Thanks @Davybhoy for sharing this - I also noticed that the road was a much more direct route. Is it dangerous, or just less pleasant?
Thanks for taking the time to reply - it's very helpful advice.We didn't find it especially dangerous, although there certainly some places where one must be vigilant. I recall one corner in particular was a bit dodgy. Most of it is on the road ie no footpaths. I suggest you take @Anniesantiago 's advice and take the country path. From memory it is about a kilometre outside Samos on the right hand side of the road. We were walking on the left (so we could see the traffic coming towards us) but still saw the turn off clearly.
I am walking this route next week. Leaving Samos which is prettiest route to VileiHi, I stayed in Samos in 1018. I didn’t do it in 2014/16 and only did it because I made it to Triacastela early so I pushed on to Samos. It’s amazing and certainly a little visited Camino highlight.
I stayed at the hotel on the corner at the rear of the Monastery . It’s a white building with lots of windows ( I know, I’m vague but I can’t remember the name ) just passed the monastery’s alburgue. It was inexpensive and I had a nice big room overlooking the Monastery.
The next day will be a short one to Sarria, so have lunch, and continue to Vilei ( 6 Kms ) and stay at Casa Barbedelo. It’s well worth it. Cheers
Just follow the Camino. Once you are out of town its a beautiful woodland pathI am w
I am walking this route next week. Leaving Samos which is prettiest route to Vilei
Let us know your experience. Would love to know!I am w
I am walking this route next week. Leaving Samos which is prettiest route to Vilei