I agree entirely the Camino Invierno is one of the best of the 14 Caminos I have done. My comment was that the yearly numbers are tiny & an increase of even 100% would have to be repeated over a long period of time. The mention of a lack of...
It’s fun to watch these numbers. 2800 for approximately 10 months works out to 280 a month, so it’s not surprising that we continue to walk alone more or less. This year was my first Invierno in which I actually encountered other pilgrims...
I didn't have any problems with a lack of facilities last year.......
But... as I struggle to walk distances above 25 kms day after day, I did some quite extensive research on the stages, accommodation etc. That probably helped.
Also having...
I have to admit, the title is probably a little too optimistic. It is highly unlikely to meet any pilgrims at all in Andalusia in December. On my last three winter caminos in Andalusia (Via Serrana, Camino Estrecho, Camino de Fray Leopoldo) I...
And perhaps that's a good thing, I still have fond memories of the Lebaniego & the Vadiniense but I notice that the equally impressive Primitivo is drawing large numbers
I went back and found my thread from my first Invierno in 2011.
And I think i was able to update my google photos link to the pictures. I was surprised to find that so much is still the same! I noted then how plentiful the signage was, and...
No there's no problem in the set stages, the problem lies in the in between with villages that have fewer than 50 inhabitants with no facilities. As an off track hiker in Australia I personally loved the solitude and the longer stages but the...
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