alaskadiver
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No you misunderstand, I don't have an issue with accommodations. I can easily find out what is open and available. The dates can't be changed at this point. My only concern was for bars and food shopping.You called????
Accommodation. Most places will be full between the 14 to 20 April 2019. I really would suggest you either change your dates or use a website where you can make a reservation.
Having said that it could be too early wait until the new year. Do not rely on phone calls and emails ensure you make some sort of reservation. A deposit to reserve has to be made.
Bars will be open as normal shops will be closed on the 19th. Both the 18th and 19th April 2019 are public holidays in all of Spain.
Oh yes. Many locals walk in Holy Week. As @Ribeirasacra has said, book your bed.Will the albergues be full at that time?
Thanks TincatinkerOh yes. Many locals walk in Holy Week. As @Ribeirasacra has said, book your bed.
Thanks for the information notion900. I am hoping to do the Portuguese Camino next spring and I might try to time it so that we get to Santiago for Palm Sunday or sooner hopefully that will work out better.For general info:
Holy week is a week, not a weekend. Easter Monday isn't a public holiday in most autonomous communities. Semana Santa is the whole week before Easter Sunday, with the public holidays being the Thursday and Friday in Galicia. My experience is that pilgrim specific accomodation in villages isn't really affected, in a town where people are likely to congregate, it's essential to book well ahead.
If you want to visit a popular tourist attraction with timed tickets (like the Alhambra), you will have to book many weeks in advance.
Be aware that public holidays in Spain are partly national and partly regional. Details at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Spain
Holy week is an amazing time to be in Spain, the slight logistical challenges are well worth it.
That is the problem with this route. Little accommodation aimed at pilgrims. Hence my words of warning. Reports covering this region suggested that the accommodation was about 90% full last year...... pilgrim specific accomodation ......
When is the medieval festival?That is the problem with this route. Little accommodation aimed at pilgrims. Hence my words of warning. Reports covering this region suggested that the accommodation was about 90% full last year.
Plus there is a medieval festival in Monforte de Lemos. The weekend before there is usually a wine festival in Chantada. It is busy busy busy.
Thanks! It was the only thing available so I’m glad to hear a good review from youHotel Mogay in Chantada was modern and nice and with a good breakfast.
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