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I am sure I will be tired (and possibly hot), too! Did you start your day in Pontevedra or in Combarro? Unfortunately I do not have time to do it two shorter days.I haven’t walked in May but was there the 3rd week of September and had no problem. We arrived late in the afternoon as we had a nice lunch in Combarro. The albergue was nice, new and clean. If you schedule permits I would take an extra day and stay in Combarro. It is a charming little town on the water. This makes for two short days distance wise but allows you time to visit the Monastary at Poio on the way to Combarro and the climb to Armenteira is steep, so it won’t seem shortand you would surely get a bed and have time for mass. Just an FYI the albergue is a good ten minute walk from the small town and monastary. We were tired after the warm hike up so it seemed further.
We started in Pontevedra. Were you planning to take the boat ride to Padron? We enjoyed it very much. You do need a reservation. It only takes an hour so depending on when it departs you could visit Padron and then walk on. I will say that the Spiritual Variant was one of our favorite parts of the Portuguese Camino.I am sure I will be tired (and possibly hot), too! Did you start your day in Pontevedra or in Combarro? Unfortunately I do not have time to do it two shorter days.
Hi Maggie, I have read some of your blogs in the past so will take a look at this one.I walked the stage this year on 6 June. The albergue was about half full. It is new and very nice with good facilities, although about 1 km past the monastery and the two bars. I posted some photos and info to my blog if you are interested. Take note that it doesn’t open until 14:00 - I arrived in pouring rain at 11:45 and had to walk back to the bar to await opening time. I think the monastery should be a lot less expensive for pilgrims than booking.com is indicating. My notes say 25€.
Buen Camino!
Should I feel confident to get 2 beds since I read the SV has fewer who yake this side route? I am not a fast walker, especially with that 450 meter climb and descent coming end of day! Any thoughts?
Do you happen to know if the boat to Padron operates on Sunday? Living in Spain I thought maybe you know more about this.☺ I have read that buses and trains do not seem to run on the weekends. Thanks.
Thanks, Jill. I think I will have us try our luck at arriving at the albergue in good time. I am concerned about if the boat runs on Sunday, though, as unfortunately that is the day we need it. An alternative could be by bus or train, but I don't think they operate on the weekend. I do not want the horrible long walking slog along much hiway I've read repeatedly. Maybe an expensive taxi the only option?
I will be walking from Pontevedra to Armenteira, arriving on May 10th, 2019. I have been using booking.com to secure lodging in the Portuguese. The only option they show is the awesome looking Pousada hotel for $87 US, including breakfast. Although very tempting to book this beautiful place as it "could" be in my budget, it would be my most expensive in the 4 weeks away from home.
I notice my Brierley guide shows a rather new Albergue de Peregrinos muni with 34 beds for only 6 euros, which would be the utmost cheapest.
My question for those who have walked in mid May in recent years is...how busy might the muni be? Should I feel confident to get 2 beds since I read the SV has fewer who take this side route? I am not a fast walker, especially with that 450 meter climb and descent coming end of day! Any thoughts?
I JustI will be walking from Pontevedra to Armenteira, arriving on May 10th, 2019. I have been using booking.com to secure lodging in the Portuguese. The only option they show is the awesome looking Pousada hotel for $87 US, including breakfast. Although very tempting to book this beautiful place as it "could" be in my budget, it would be my most expensive in the 4 weeks away from home.
I notice my Brierley guide shows a rather new Albergue de Peregrinos muni with 34 beds for only 6 euros, which would be the utmost cheapest.
My question for those who have walked in mid May in recent years is...how busy might the muni be? Should I feel confident to get 2 beds since I read the SV has fewer who take this side route? I am not a fast walker, especially with that 450 meter climb and descent coming end of day! Any thoughts?
I will be walking from Pontevedra to Armenteira, arriving on May 10th, 2019. I have been using booking.com to secure lodging in the Portuguese. The only option they show is the awesome looking Pousada hotel for $87 US, including breakfast. Although very tempting to book this beautiful place as it "could" be in my budget, it would be my most expensive in the 4 weeks away from home.
I notice my Brierley guide shows a rather new Albergue de Peregrinos muni with 34 beds for only 6 euros, which would be the utmost cheapest.
My question for those who have walked in mid May in recent years is...how busy might the muni be? Should I feel confident to get 2 beds since I read the SV has fewer who take this side route? I am not a fast walker, especially with that 450 meter climb and descent coming end of day! Any thoughts?
Cool! The information office in which town? Also, we are now planning to spend the first night earlier in Combarro, then have a shorter day to Armenteira to be sure to get 2 beds in the albergue that has 34 beds.I Just
after walking the Varient Espiritual Camino, don't forget to go to the Information Office to get your certificate called a "Padron."
We will be walking the whole next day to Vilanova de Arousa, but that albergue only has 20 beds. Do I need to worry?
There is a nice hotel with bk for $68 on the trail a mile before Vilanova, but would we have enough time to get to the boat to Padron??
It looks interesting. How did you hear about this place beforehand and how far off trail is it?
Bianca & Jorge: Valboa 25, A Armenteira, 36192 MEIS – PONTEVEDRA
e-mail: info@ontdekgalicie.nl / Tel: +34 649 06 92 41 or +34 644 98 4791
Reservation appreciated. Private home, donativo.
I stayed here in October. A wonderful couple and beautiful home. Jorge will pick you up when you arrive, bring you into town for dinner if you like and will drop you off at starting point for SV next day.
Cool! The information office in which town? Also, we are now planning to spend the first night earlier in Combarro, then have a shorter day to Armenteira to be sure to get 2 beds in the albergue that has 34 beds.
I do have one more question. We will be walking the whole next day to Vilanova de Arousa, but that albergue only has 20 beds. Do I need to worry? I've looked at booking.com and the only hotel listed is $78. US with free cancellation, but with no bk.
There is a nice hotel with bk for $68 on the trail a mile before Vilanova, but would we have enough time to get to the boat to Padron??
Cool! The information office in which town? Also, we are now planning to spend the first night earlier in Combarro, then have a shorter day to Armenteira to be sure to get 2 beds in the albergue that has 34 beds.
I do have one more question. We will be walking the whole next day to Vilanova de Arousa, but that albergue only has 20 beds. Do I need to worry? I've looked at booking.com and the only hotel listed is $78. US with free cancellation, but with no bk.
There is a nice hotel with bk for $68 on the trail a mile before Vilanova, but would we have enough time to get to the boat to Padron??
It looks interesting. How did you hear about this place beforehand and how far off trail is it?
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