Portuguese albergues

[Pikolina]

Hi everyone, I did the CF in 2022 and found the planning quite easy as there were albergues all the way so yiu can walk as much or as little as you please and there is always somewhere to stay. I am starting the Portuguese costal route on May 17th. Is it easy to find albergues all along the route or do you have to stick with the major stopping points? Thanks in advance. Pikolina

 

[peregrino_tom]

Hi Pikolina, I think the best way to appreciate the distribution of albergues on the coastal route is to check the Gronze pages
The Portuguese coastal route has some different characteristics to the CF. I think (though someone please correct me if I'm wrong!) Vigo is the first place you'll come to with a non-bookable first-come-first-served albergue (Xunta). And that is after nearly two thirds of the journey.
In terms of your planning, May will likely be a busy time. I'm guessing that much of the pilgrim/backpacker accommodation will be booked up already. That said, the stage points are less significant/important because any village or small town beside the Atlantic here feels good. So the numbers are probably more evenly distributed along the Way

 

[Jodean]

Vila Cha has a municipal as does La Bruge. Both are along the coast route.

 

[Pikolina]

Hi Pikolina, I think the best way to appreciate the distribution of albergues on the coastal route is to check the Gronze pages
The Portuguese coastal route has some different characteristics to the CF. I think (though someone please correct me if I'm wrong!) Vigo is the first place you'll come to with a non-bookable first-come-first-served albergue (Xunta). And that is after nearly two thirds of the journey.
In terms of your planning, May will likely be a busy time. I'm guessing that much of the pilgrim/backpacker accommodation will be booked up already. That said, the stage points are less significant/important because any village or small town beside the Atlantic here feels good. So the numbers are probably more evenly distributed along the Way

Thanks very much Tom. Very helpful. Im sure I will calm down once I start walking.

 

[Pikolina]

Vila Cha has a municipal as does La Bruge. Both are along the coast route.

Many thanks