Spiritual Lady
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- Jan 14, 2020
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- I have walked half the French in 2014 and would like to walk the whole this year, 2020.
I have not yet walked CP but will in May. I’m in the process of booking all my nights now. After reading about the increased amount of pilgrims, especially on the coastal it just gives me peace of mind knowing where I’ll stay. It does take away the flexibility however…Hi Fellow Caminos
My dilemma is.....do I book or not book in advance?
I am walking from the 8th August 2024. A busy and hot period but it is the only time off during school time.
If someone has walked the coastal. Did you book all in advance?
Thank you in advance
You are walking in August....book in advance...I walked in April 2019 and booked in advance....it was fairly busy....buen camino!Hi Fellow Caminos
My dilemma is.....do I book or not book in advance?
I am walking from the 8th August 2024. A busy and hot period but it is the only time off during school time.
If someone has walked the coastal. Did you book all in advance?
Thank you in advance
I have an agency booking clients... if you are doing the coastal Camino and want to stay in private hotels, etc., be mindful that many of them only do bookings for 2 nights minimum as they are more aligned with the summer tourist trade than Pilgrims. I have no idea if you want to stay in Albergues.Hi Fellow Caminos
My dilemma is.....do I book or not book in advance?
I am walking from the 8th August 2024. A busy and hot period but it is the only time off during school time.
If someone has walked the coastal. Did you book all in advance?
Thank you in advance
HelloHi Fellow Caminos
My dilemma is.....do I book or not book in advance?
I am walking from the 8th August 2024. A busy and hot period but it is the only time off during school time.
If someone has walked the coastal. Did you book all in advance?
Thank you in advance
We walked this in 2022. We did not book far in advance not knowing how far we might walk each day. Instead, the evening before the following day, we would check the map, check Gronze, see what options there were and book a place. These days, booking.com handles more and more accommodations. We never had a problem finding a place. But...that's our way. There is no right way.Hi Fellow Caminos
My dilemma is.....do I book or not book in advance?
I am walking from the 8th August 2024. A busy and hot period but it is the only time off during school time.
If someone has walked the coastal. Did you book all in advance?
Thank you in advance
Oh gosh this I didn’t know …. I only want to stay in private accommodations because I’m bringing my 8yo daughter with me (without my hubby). We planned on only stopping in places with hotels so we could have privacy. Shit …I have an agency booking clients... if you are doing the coastal Camino and want to stay in private hotels, etc., be mindful that many of them only do bookings for 2 nights minimum as they are more aligned with the summer tourist trade than Pilgrims. I have no idea if you want to stay in Albergues.
Oh gosh this I didn’t know …. I only want to stay in private accommodations because I’m bringing my 8yo daughter with me (without my hubby). We planned on only stopping in places with hotels so we could have privacy. Shit …
I wouldn’t worry about this, we stayed mostly at hotels on the coastal and could always book for one night.Oh gosh this I didn’t know …. I only want to stay in private accommodations because I’m bringing my 8yo daughter with me (without my hubby). We planned on only stopping in places with hotels so we could have privacy. Shit …
In that particular circumstance, book ahead religiously -- though 3 to 5 days ahead as you go should be quite sufficient. On those few places in it where early booking isn't a thing, make sure to end that day's walking early so as to be among the first for a bed.I’m bringing my 8yo daughter with me
Yes I was thinking I’d book ahead for this reason. I don’t want to add stress and screen time with me rushing around to book. I was planning on hotel or similar stays exclusively so that we could avoid having to pack bedding and so we could book ahead. I’ll actually be posting about this soon and asking for input! I’ll be going 6/3-6/20 so I assume it will be busy. Thanks for responding!In that particular circumstance, book ahead religiously -- though 3 to 5 days ahead as you go should be quite sufficient. On those few places in it where early booking isn't a thing, make sure to end that day's walking early so as to be among the first for a bed.
I’ve been searching the route too and looking for private rooms with bathrooms. Lots of options that aren’t necessarily hotels so you can still have the communal feel. Good luck! Check out the Camigas Facebook group too. Lots of suggestions there as well.Yes I was thinking I’d book ahead for this reason. I don’t want to add stress and screen time with me rushing around to book. I was planning on hotel or similar stays exclusively so that we could avoid having to pack bedding and so we could book ahead. I’ll actually be posting about this soon and asking for input! I’ll be going 6/3-6/20 so I assume it will be busy. Thanks for responding!
Thanks WoodyHi Angie!
It''s your Camino do what feels right for you; not what others think including me !
It's not a crime to book all your sleeps! (makes it a problem if your ill ;but Booking.com has free cancellation up until a couple of days or the day before arrival in some cases)
If your stressed or uncertain about it and booking them all will give you peace of mind then book!!!
I booked all mine in advance for peace of mind knowing i defo had a bed for the night.
I cant remember your time frame but adding a few more days and shortening your stages will make it a bit more expensive; but more relaxed!
Buen Camino
Woody
Hello! Thanks for sharing that with me! I am mainly looking for BEDDING & PRIVATE rooms if that makes sense! Would the private rooms you mention still have bedding? I am nervous about missing out on all the Camino Vibes but with my little lady I just want to be private at night. Would love your thoughts on the bedding and the name of the accommodation! I am diving deep into the planning right now ... eek lolI’ve been searching the route too and looking for private rooms with bathrooms. Lots of options that aren’t necessarily hotels so you can still have the communal feel. Good luck! Check out the Camigas Facebook group too. Lots of suggestions there as well.
Thanks WoodyHi Angie!
Yes it is doable; but less km's will take the pressure of getting to your bed if it's booked!
I walked every day on the Coastal in 22-25C temps averaging 20km and was happy to do it again the next day! (plenty of fluids/food and a shower on arrival woke me up)
In August it says temps may be a similar max ;but i imagine temps can go significantly higher.
Are your ten mile hikes (16 km)in the UK done in one hit or do you break up the walk?
If you defo want to do 25km stages get the bulk of it done early if you can; you know the score you've walked half the French way.
I imagine it's time constraints as well as the heat that are making you ask this question?
You could always walk a couple of 25km days and throw in a short day instead of taking a rest day; which means your still moving forward on the path.
I have shortened my stages for my first half of the Frances in May ; because on my walk from Leon in September last year i was getting over a bad leg infection!
The result was a much more enjoyable walk i had a few stages that were only about 14km; a much more enjoyable walk (stroll)
Only you know what your limits are, doing a couple of long days in the UK will give you some idea if you can comfortably do it.
Buen Camino
Woody
May I send you a message? I’ve only booked three places so far but would be happy to shareHello! Thanks for sharing that with me! I am mainly looking for BEDDING & PRIVATE rooms if that makes sense! Would the private rooms you mention still have bedding? I am nervous about missing out on all the Camino Vibes but with my little lady I just want to be private at night. Would love your thoughts on the bedding and the name of the accommodation! I am diving deep into the planning right now ... eek lol