Wild Irish
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2022
Hello all!
I've been a lurker on this forum for about 6-7 years, so it feels a little surreal to have become a member! I wanted to wait until walking a camino was realistically within my grasp before doing so, and now it finally is..
I also want to say thanks a million to everybody for all the advice and especially the personal stories. This forum has really kept me going through some dark times, offering inspiration and motivation when I had none
...so much gratitude to everybody in this community, you may not realise how much your contributions can make someone's day/ even change someone's life...as reading them in this forum has done for me! Heartfelt thanks to all
A few months ago I moved to Spain solo to work, a huge change that took a looooong time to execute! The camino was part of my long held desire to move to Spain. Tough at the start, but well worth the risks. (For anybody thinking of anything similar, I highly recommend it, once you go in with your eyes open.)
Now I'm finally in a position where I can do a camino this summer over 5-6 weeks, (mid July-end of Aug), I plan to start on the Francés from St Jean ( or before St Jean if time allows) and switch to the Invierno, but open to change once I'm on route.
My questions are related to camping legally at albergues/ campsites along the Francés/ Invierno . I just read this helpful thread:
'***Camping legally on the Francés – albergues that allow to pitch a tent?' ***
and I'd love more information.
I plan to bring an ultra lite tent and I want to camp as a personal preference (I lived in a hostel for 7 months to save on rent before moving to Spain so I'm well used to dorm life and would prefer outdoors!), I don't mind if costs are the same and I know it won't be possible all the time but I'll seize the opportunity where possible. It might be useful too during these busy months.
Anywho, I'd love to hear from people who have recent experience camping at albergues (or at campsites near these caminos) during July/ August along the Francés/ Invierno routes
1. Do you have recommendations/ a list of albergues/ campsites you have camped at along the Francés/ Invierno?
2. Was your camping experience positive?
3. Was there any competition for outside space to pitch tents at albergues during busy periods? ( I imagine with good weather and lots of students walking during the summer many others might have similar ideas)
4. Have you camped at albergues/ sites along the less travelled caminos during the summer and what has been your experience?
5. Are mosquitos a problem in general at this time of year when camping outdoors?
Thank you and sorry for the ramble, hadn't intended on such a long post!
(And for the lurkers out there, your time will come!)
I've been a lurker on this forum for about 6-7 years, so it feels a little surreal to have become a member! I wanted to wait until walking a camino was realistically within my grasp before doing so, and now it finally is..
I also want to say thanks a million to everybody for all the advice and especially the personal stories. This forum has really kept me going through some dark times, offering inspiration and motivation when I had none
...so much gratitude to everybody in this community, you may not realise how much your contributions can make someone's day/ even change someone's life...as reading them in this forum has done for me! Heartfelt thanks to all
A few months ago I moved to Spain solo to work, a huge change that took a looooong time to execute! The camino was part of my long held desire to move to Spain. Tough at the start, but well worth the risks. (For anybody thinking of anything similar, I highly recommend it, once you go in with your eyes open.)
Now I'm finally in a position where I can do a camino this summer over 5-6 weeks, (mid July-end of Aug), I plan to start on the Francés from St Jean ( or before St Jean if time allows) and switch to the Invierno, but open to change once I'm on route.
My questions are related to camping legally at albergues/ campsites along the Francés/ Invierno . I just read this helpful thread:
'***Camping legally on the Francés – albergues that allow to pitch a tent?' ***
and I'd love more information.
I plan to bring an ultra lite tent and I want to camp as a personal preference (I lived in a hostel for 7 months to save on rent before moving to Spain so I'm well used to dorm life and would prefer outdoors!), I don't mind if costs are the same and I know it won't be possible all the time but I'll seize the opportunity where possible. It might be useful too during these busy months.
Anywho, I'd love to hear from people who have recent experience camping at albergues (or at campsites near these caminos) during July/ August along the Francés/ Invierno routes
1. Do you have recommendations/ a list of albergues/ campsites you have camped at along the Francés/ Invierno?
2. Was your camping experience positive?
3. Was there any competition for outside space to pitch tents at albergues during busy periods? ( I imagine with good weather and lots of students walking during the summer many others might have similar ideas)
4. Have you camped at albergues/ sites along the less travelled caminos during the summer and what has been your experience?
5. Are mosquitos a problem in general at this time of year when camping outdoors?
Thank you and sorry for the ramble, hadn't intended on such a long post!
(And for the lurkers out there, your time will come!)