Zariquiegui:For those that have gone before me (at least in the last 2 months)

[Lyndale]

Leaving in two weeks and making some reservations ahead of time. Having an issue with Zariquiegui. It appears Posada Ardogi is no longer open. Correct? Also Hostel San Andres says it will take reservations but only has phone numbers. . Since I'm in Seattle I've tried late at night (early morning there) and also early morning here (early evening there). Setting my alarm for middle of the night tonight! Anyone stayed at San Andres lately are they open?
Thanks

 

[Theatregal]

According to Gronze, Hostal San Andres is open. Maybe try sending them a WhatsApp at their two listed numbers? Many accommodations along the camino now use WhatsApp.

Zariquiegui, Navarra | Albergues y Hoteles | Gronze.com

Albergues, Hoteles y Servicios para Peregrinos en Zariquiegui, Navarra, en el Camino de Santiago.

www.gronze.com

 

[Corned Beef]

Have checked their numbers on Gronze and +34 626 161 183 is on WhatsApp. The other isn't

 

[wisepilgrim]

I have tried numerous times over the last few months to contact the San Andrés albergue, as they were closed when I passed by in person early in the Summer. So far, I have not had any response to WhatsApp, or landline, or calls to the mobile listed on Gronze. Comments in the app don't give me any reason to think that they are open.

This is important to know as there are not many beds in Cizur Menor these days.

 

[Mikel Olivares]

At Zariquiegui there aren't "albergues " open.

 

[LauraL]

I passed by Zariquiegui the other day. The day before I tried calling San Andres on 2 published numbers, no answer. On one of them I left a message, but they didn't call back. So, on the morning of my walk I made up my mind and pressed on to Uterga. I didn't go to the albergue's door to check, but other pilgrims I met at Uterga said they were forced to go that far because there was nowhere to stay at Cizur Menor or Zariquiegui.
This was just 3-4 days ago.

 

[geraldkelly]

My latest info is that both albergues there are closed and have been for several years now.

 

[lt56ny]

Leaving in two weeks and making some reservations ahead of time. Having an issue with Zariquiegui. It appears Posada Ardogi is no longer open. Correct? Also Hostel San Andres says it will take reservations but only has phone numbers. . Since I'm in Seattle I've tried late at night (early morning there) and also early morning here (early evening there). Setting my alarm for middle of the night tonight! Anyone stayed at San Andres lately are they open?
Thanks

As I do not know your itinerary or how far you like to walk I was just wondering if there was an important reason that you wanted to stay in this town. It seems like you have invested some effort and some stress. I read here that Cizur Menor is tight on beds and it is another 6k to the next town. If it would make for too long a day why don't you just make a short day and enjoy Pamplona. Again I have no idea of your situation, just wondering.

 

[Lyndale]

I passed by Zariquiegui the other day. The day before I tried calling San Andres on 2 published numbers, no answer. On one of them I left a message, but they didn't call back. So, on the morning of my walk I made up my mind and pressed on to Uterga. I didn't go to the albergue's door to check, but other pilgrims I met at Uterga said they were forced to go that far because there was nowhere to stay at Cizur Menor or Zariquiegui.

This was just 3-4 days ago.

Thank you for this update. Looks like its going yo be Uterga.

 

[Corned Beef]

Just coming back to this from a bit left-field by checking the Correos Paq Mochila website. They offer collections from 3 locations in Zariquiegui - Albergue San Andrés, El Albergue de Zariquiegui and La Posada de Ardogi.

You might send them an email asking them if they collect from Zariquiegui as you have heard there is no accommodation there. They'll check and come back to you.

The local postman should know.

 

[Mikel Olivares]

I passed by Zariquiegui the other day. The day before I tried calling San Andres on 2 published numbers, no answer. On one of them I left a message, but they didn't call back. So, on the morning of my walk I made up my mind and pressed on to Uterga. I didn't go to the albergue's door to check, but other pilgrims I met at Uterga said they were forced to go that far because there was nowhere to stay at Cizur Menor or Zariquiegui.
This was just 3-4 days ago.

Just coming back to this from a bit left-field by checking the Correos Paq Mochila website. They offer collections from 3 locations in Zariquiegui - Albergue San Andrés, El Albergue de Zariquiegui and La Posada de Ardogi.

You might send them an email asking them if they collect from Zariquiegui as you have heard there is no accommodation there. They'll check and come back to you.

The local postman should know.

I live in Zizur Mayor, and I go up to Alto del Perdon several days a weeks. In Zariquiegui there aren not currently albergues open.

 

[LauraL]

A fellow pilgrim told me that, as there was no accommodation at Zariquiegui, he decided to camp there. There was a nice lawn next to the church, and set up camp there.
Then, some guard (Guardia Civil? I'm not sure) told him to get out of there, without further explanation, and pointed to another outdoor location where he could stay. But this location was on hard concrete. After a while, the pilgrim decided to go back to the cushy lawn, positioning himself so that he couldn't be seen from the road. All was well until the automatic irrigation system came on at 3am, giving him no time to react, getting him and his gear quite wet before he could get out. Beware!!

 

[wisepilgrim]

Good news! The Albergue San Andrés in Zariquiegui has reopened. Same name, different location but still with a bar and also a whatsapp number.

More details here.