Christmas pilgrims 2024, gather here

[Luka]

I really enjoyed my Christmas Camino last year (Portugués de la Costa) and I just decided that I am going to repeat! I booked a room at San Martín Pinario for the 31st of December and I'll now have to choose between Caminos. It's going to be a short one, but which one?

Camino Inglés (from Ferrol) - totally new to me
Camino Sanabrés (from Ourense) - stranded in O Castro Dozón earlier this year
Camino Francés (from Sarria) - I walked this stretch only once, in 2015

I tend to choose the Francés, because I assume the other Caminos will be (very) quiet and I might quite like the Francés this time of the year.

Anyone else walking?

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hi Luka, I will not be walking, but do agree that if you want to have some company while walking, then the Frances will most likely be your best bet.
That said, I doubt you will have the "Sarria conga lines, so no worries about that!

 

[Luka]

Hi Luka, I will not be walking, but do agree that if you want to have some company while walking, then the Frances will most likely be your best bet.
That said, I doubt you will have the "Sarria conga lines, so no worries about that!

Yes, that is what I reckon too. However on the Portugués last year (I merged in Redondela) there were quite a few more than I expected. About 30-40 daily? But that is the second most popular Camino of course. I think the number of arrivals at the pilgrims office in Santiago was close to 100 on the 31st.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Yes, that is what I reckon too. However on the Portugués last year (I merged in Redondela) there were quite a few more than I expected. About 30-40 daily? But that is the second most popular Camino of course. I think the number of arrivals at the pilgrims office in Santiago was close to 100 on the 31st.

That's interesting to note...decisions, decisions. I'm on the Ingles right now. Today was my first day out of Ferrol. I saw about a dozen pilgrims total. It would seem December would be even fewer, but what do I know.

 

[Luka]

That's interesting to note...decisions, decisions. I'm on the Ingles right now. Today was my first day out of Ferrol. I saw about a dozen pilgrims total. It would seem December would be even fewer, but what do I know.

I think you are right, the Inglés will be very quiet at the end of the year. Will also be more difficult to find accomodation.

¡Buen Camino!

 

[J Willhaus]

Hi @Luka,
I walked Sarria to Santiago Dec 31 to Jan 7 this year. Although all the Xunta albergues were open, a lot of other businesses were shuttered. Always someplace open to stay, but not always someplace to eat.

 

[Luka]

Hi @Luka,
I walked Sarria to Santiago Dec 31 to Jan 7 this year. Although all the Xunta albergues were open, a lot of other businesses were shuttered. Always someplace open to stay, but not always someplace to eat.

Yes, I remember that! I had a similar experience (regarding food) on parts of the Portugués. I carried a couple of dried meals with me then and I might do that again.