Been back two weeks now from the Salvador and pretty much still lost for words! it's difficult to describe the beauty, difficulty and exhilaration of actually doing this Camino. I've done the Primitivo, Norte, Ingles and sanabres before but this...
The OP is smart to try to avoid SF during the Fete and as J Willhaus has stated anything nearby is likely to be completo. It might be worthwhile to find transport to as far as PlR from where ever you can walk the day you get near Pamplona. Yes...
1) Go to Gronze
2) Type "Zamora" in the box "Entrar"
3) Click on the first link.
4) Among the list of albergues, search the ones where is written "Expiden la credencial" in "Servicios y equipamiento"
Miracle ! It is the case in the Albergue de...
I like this option as PlR and Estella (especially) are classic camino towns and staying overnight will allow you to explore them a bit and experience the Camino ‘atmosphere’ more.
Per Rome2Rio, buses are quicker and more frequent (a few times a...
I just got bitten by a dog on the Camino Olvidado. At Concejero (stage 2 or 3 depending of how you go). There are two dogs at a farm with barbed wire, but they will crawl under and come after you. One bit me in the ankle from behind. Now, it's...
I agree with starting in Le Puy. And ... for an exceptional experience be sure to attend the 7:00 am mass in the cathedral and start your Chemin walking down the stairs that will appear before your eyes through a trap door at the end of the mass...
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