Your favorite Alberque on the Portuguese?

This topic came up a number of times with fellow pilgrims. The consensus was the new Albergue in Tamal. Everyone plumped for this one. Luckily I ignored Brierly's guidebook or would have skipped it.
Reasons- Very friendly people - they couldn't do enough
Small dorms - very spacious
Hospitalario cooked soup with vegggys from the Albergue's own garden. She made it clear that it was for everyone and that we could leave a donation ' if we wanted to-' lovely touch
All public areas were very modern and included free internet - i didn't use it but it was popular
Modern bathrooms - okay, it's new
Vending machines- beer for night, coffee for morning

The ambience was just perfect and helped all the weary pilgrims gel

I think all the Albergues do a great job but it is worth giving a thunbs up to the ones which go the extra mile

I totally agree! Had a wonderful Time in Tamel, One of the Best Albergues I've been on three Caminos


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Welcome back! Will you be starting there for the Camino? It seems a bit far.

Hehe, no no! I was using the Tapatalk App. for the First Time and I don't Know where i can Switch off this geolocator... but As it seems, I'll Be back on the Camino Portugues at the end of October


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There is another thread for this, but I will have to put it as Lugar do Corgo, it is a bit special.

Also if you are looking to have a quieter and comfortable place to stay then try Briallos 5km before Caldas de Rei, one guide says there are no shops in the local vicinity, but there are details on a notice in the albergue of one no more than 200 meters away, it is open 9am to 9pm monday to saturdays and sundays and holidays 10am to 1pm.