Albergue in Pola de Gordón!

[peregrina2000]

According to this article, sent to me by a friend in Oviedo, the old train station in Pola de Gordón will be turned into an albergue, at a cost of more than € 500,000.

Lodging for pilgrims isn’t bad in Pola de Gordón, with two very affordable pensión options, but having an albergue is always a good step, imho.

Work will begin this spring.

 

[BobY333]

Intriguing, though I’m not sure how many pilgrims stop in this town? It makes for a very long day from León, or two short days (and I’m not sure where you’d stop and stay before La Robla?).

But, it certainly expresses confidence in the growing popularity of this magnificent Camino!

 

[trecile]

It makes for a very long day from León, or two short days (and I’m not sure where you’d stop and stay before La Robla?).

There's a recent thread asking about the albergue in Cabanillas, which is about 18 km from León, so if you had stopped there, Pola de Gordon would be a logical next stop.

 

[BobY333]

There's a recent thread asking about the albergue in Cabanillas, which is about 18 km from León, so if you had stopped there, Pola de Gordon would be a logical next stop.

Forgot about that one - that makes sense!

 

[peregrina2000]

Intriguing, though I’m not sure how many pilgrims stop in this town? It makes for a very long day from León, or two short days (and I’m not sure where you’d stop and stay before La Robla?).

It’s 36 km from León and there are people who like that distance. And for anyone wanting to walk the Salvador in 4 days, it’s really the only first day end-stage that makes sense. I’ve stayed here several times and have always run into other peregrinos, so there is definitely pilgrim traffic.