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Prior to my first Camino I was advised by a former pilgrim to use bottled water only and not to trust the fountains.As I got to SJPDP late,and set off early,there was nowhere to buy water,so I had to fill up at the first fountain.I never bought bottled water again until Santiago.Buen Camino.Hi all,
I couldn't find any information on bathroom situation along the camino. Is there any restriction or things to note if there aren't public facilities (or are there frequently?)? What do the peregrinos do?
Also, what is the best way to replenish water supply? Portable fountain water or buy water bottles? If latter, are there stores selling water frequent enough?
Thanks much!
Hi @Anemone del Camino, Camino de Finisterre. Any pointer there?This depends on which Camino you are doing. Frances? Plenty of opportunities to refil alomg the way except in a few stretches: uphill, and down, from SJPP ro Romcesvalles, Navarete to Najera and on the meseta on the 17km stretch, although I have seen a vending truck. Other Caminos, you may have to plan more. This June I had to give one of my 2 bottles to someone at the start of the descent from the Hospitales route. Norte will also have fewer fountains and bara. Fhe website Forwalk tells you where water is available.
Take a look here: http://santiago.forwalk.org/en/route/muxia-and-finisterre-way/
I have not walked that route yet. Good luck!
This is what I have learned to do, and do so even if it means I leave a bit later than others. Same after the first coffee of the morning: I wait at the bar.I have my breakfast in the morning and hang around until things work, then a leave for the trail.
Thank you for the specific places where fresh water is limited. Very helpful information.This depends on which Camino you are doing. Frances? Plenty of opportunities to refil alomg the way except in a few stretches: uphill, and down, from SJPP ro Romcesvalles, Navarete to Najera and on the meseta on the 17km stretch, although I have seen a vending truck. Other Caminos, you may have to plan more. This June I had to give one of my 2 bottles to someone at the start of the descent from the Hospitales route. Norte will also have fewer fountains and bara. Fhe website Forwalk tells you where water is available.
Camino de Finisterre. Any pointer there?
Thanks @domigee. I'm surprised to hear that there is no fountain between Hospital & Cee. According to this site, there are 2 fountains in between. I'm glad you brought it up! Does anyone know of spot-on resource??I don't recall any problems with getting water whilst walking to Finisterre except the long stretch to Cee from Hospital, there is nothing there for about 14k. The last bar there does point out it is the last....so make sure you stop for some food and drink if you need to.
Also on 16th August, most bars/shops after Santiago happened to be closed, it is the villages Saint's day (St Roque if Iremember rightly...).
Buen camino, it's a lovely walk
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