COVID What to expect if you catch Covid?

[czelnick]

Hi, we are planning on walking beginning mid April, first the San Salvador, then the Primitivo. We are fully immunized and had booster shots, but we are in late 60s age.

I'm wondering what happens if you catch Covid while on pilgrimage? Surely you need to isolate so as not to expose others. How do you do that?- are there hotels that will take you and allow you to quarantine until the danger to others is past? Would appreciate any experiences people have had.

 

[trecile]

The Spanish government's Travel Safe website has the information you are looking for.

Spanish Tourism | Tourist information on Spain | spain.info

Tourist information about Spain: art, culture, museums, monuments, beaches, cities, fiestas, routes, cuisine, natural spaces in Spain | spain.info

travelsafe.spain.info

 

[trecile]

Furthermore, some regions in Spain, including Galicia are offering Covid insurance to travelers. In Galicia it is free.

Galiciayou have to come for sure! - Galicia safe destination - GALICIA

If you come to Galicia, you’ll be safe for sure!During your holiday in Galicia, you’ll be covered by the new COVID-19 travel insurance.A destination is much more ...Much ...

www.turismo.gal

 

[lt56ny]

Furthermore, some regions in Spain, including Galicia are offering Covid insurance to travelers. In Galicia it is free.

It is great that some regions offer Covid insurance but I never go on camino without my own travel insurance. I use Mapre and they have been great. Last year I paid $350 for 2 months as I was walking 1,150K. I ended up needing it. There is no hassle, no fuss, they pay for everything. Just show your insurance at the reception in a hospital or clinic and you never hear from anyone again. They pay for prescription drug costs too but that is on a reimbursement.

 

[trecile]

It is great that some regions offer Covid insurance but I never go on camino without my own travel insurance.

Of course, arriving in Spain with proper travel insurance is a must.
But if I were to contract Covid while in Galicia I would definitely take advantage of what they have to offer.

 

[Peggy Berger]

Furthermore, some regions in Spain, including Galicia are offering Covid insurance to travelers. In Galicia it is free.

Galiciayou have to come for sure! - Galicia safe destination - GALICIA

If you come to Galicia, you’ll be safe for sure!During your holiday in Galicia, you’ll be covered by the new COVID-19 travel insurance.A destination is much more ...Much ...

www.turismo.gal

How do you find the Covid insurance offered by Galicia?

 

[trecile]

How do you find the Covid insurance offered by Galicia?

It's in the link that I provided.
You need to be staying in a regulated tourist accommodation or albergue and call this number if you test positive.
+34 915 149 959

 

[pasiño a pasiño]

Last year I paid $350 for 2 months as I was

$350 ufff....
I'm grateful that my travel insurance is included in our house insurance for worldwide travelling up to 45days per trip....wuhhh...

 

[tjb1013]

I ended up needing it. There is no hassle, no fuss, they pay for everything.

Thanks for this info. It’s very hard to find online reviews for travel insurance from people who actually made a claim (which does tell you something about the relative likelihood of needing to use it). Nice to know of your experience with this one, at least.

 

[czelnick]

Thank you for the very helpful responses.

Has anyone out there on the forums had the experience of catching Covid and having to use these services?
How did your hotel or albergue handle this?
Did you have to pause your camino?

I'm sure others would be interested in your stories.
(Hopefully we won't have to post ours!)