There is the albergue, a priceyish hotel, and a guesthouse. A previous post lists them all -- https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camino-del-norte-april-2024.85095/#post-1222020
Thank you. I haven't done the Frances, but I've done lots of bushwalking, some of it a bit extreme, but not day after day. I'll have to book in advance, so hopefully that won't be an issue.
30km on the Norte is not 30km on the Frances! The elevation changes, remoteness, trail quality, lack of pilgrim support, terrain, and weather make for much harder day to day walking than on other popular routes. Do not overestimate your ability...
Re: Pack transfer - most of your questions can be answered on the Correos site or by emailing paqmochila@correos.com
You pay up front but you can advise the destination or lack of destination on a rest day by emailing them the night before...
Hola,
I'm in the early stages of planning my first Camino next April-May. Due to health issues, I cannot carry a heavy pack like I used to, so it's either use a luggage transfer service or not go. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had their...
As I walked the Via de la Plata from Seville this spring, I had a lot of time to think. A really big amount of time. One of the things I spent some time thinking about is how the purpose or motivation of pilgrimage to Santiago has changed since...
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