I have walked it twice and choose two shorter days with an overnight in Lires half way. I enjoyed poking around the little village and the nice walk along the little river out to the sea. There is a nice bar situated just off the sand with this...
Hi @LTfit , I really enjoyed reading your summary of the Sanabres after having walked it this past spring myself. I experienced a couple of differences; maybe useful in addition to your comments for anyone considering this Camino. We only stayed...
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Hi all,
I'll be closing off this thread by making a few last comments which reflect on how I experienced the last stages of the Plata and the Sanabrés compared to my previous times walking the same route.
Firstly, it's still a wonderful Camino...
I would think carefully about why you want to switch over to a different route. There is definitely something special about the Camino Frances even though it's busy. You can avoid the large numbers on the CF by choosing accommodation in small...
You should find plenty of poles at the pilgrim shop in Santiago.
You can even reserve them and pay when you pick them up.
https://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/
I never booked as I always stayed in municipal albergues. There are so few walking that it's really not necessary in the summer or fall, at least in my experience.
The fall is again a wonderful time to walk. We roasted chestnuts the last time I...
Another thoroughly enjoyable report. I hope to walk the Sanabrés, starting from Salamanca, towards the end of September. Did you book accommodation ahead? Are there places where it's a good idea to book?
Day 16 July 11, 2024
Corcubión - Finisterre - Cabo de Finisterre - Finisterre 16.8 km
Sleepless night due to a relentless mosquito attacking me 😂. As I was the only one in the albergue there was no one else to attack.
After 2 coffees I was off...
Day 15 July 10, 2024
Santa Mariña - Cee - Corcubión 33+ km
Out the door by 6.15 with backpack cover and poncho on. It started off as a light drizzle but within an hour it turned to rain. Every once in a while it stopped for a minute or two but...
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