Does it have to be in Spain?
If France is an option, the Via Podiensis has many amazingly beautiful sections (you can find it on Gronze as well), and if I remember correctly, you should mostly be able to do 15 km stretches (but please double...
I could not disagree with you more. I think it is quite obvious the intention of the op. He wants to take a hike for a few days and there is nothing wrong with that. I believe the definition of "pilgrimage" and "pilgrims" on this forum has...
I believe the CF and all of its Albergues and Pensions are open to all pilgrims, no matter how long or short you choose to walk at any given time and for whatever reason you are walking it. I have met many wonderful people/pilgrims these past 2...
If you're still there … If the Portugues is too long it sounds like you have limited time. Depending upon how many days you want to walk just about any section of the Frances beginning in Pamplona would work for your criteria. From there to...
Walking the pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, in stages, is an accepted way to accomplish arriving at Santiago - eventually. So, while I wholeheartedly agree with Rebekah about saving pilgrim specific accommodations for pilgrims, I can...
Scenery ... I have always enjoyed the part after Pamplona but the caveat for any recomendation is where is easiest to get to and from for you and the gf.
If I was taking any of my Gf's from the past, I might not take them over the Pyrenees or...
It should not be turned into an argument. The aim is awareness raising. There are these places for accommodation on the Caminos, especially on the Camino Francés. Be aware of them. Then make your own personal decision whether you think that you...
I think the only argument that people will win is the fact that the spirit of Albergue accommodation is for those who have an intention to make their way ultimately to Santiago at some point (in the case of the CF).
In terms of the OP I think...
Just for clarification, and I think that it is actually relevant for the OP's question: There are "dedicated pilgrim-only accommodations for the pilgrims" on several Caminos and those who own them or manage them have made it clear in recent years...
Could we go back to basic questions for the OP?
What is the OPs definition of scenic, and does that line up with the stated desire for plenty of hostels ( why?) and about 15km/ day? And what does the gf want?
Small mountains and lots of up...
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