Walking season

[Rhysmike]

In the Buen Camino app referring to the Frances it says a number of albergues are 'closed until the start of the season'. When would the start of the season be?

 

[Bradypus]

Many albergues which are closed over the winter open in time for Semana Santa. The Gronze listing for each albergue usually states when it reopens. Not 100% reliable but a useful guide.

 

[BeakerFlo]

I am seeing a lot of openings on the 1st of April on websites potentional sleeping arrangements. But it can be varying from each establishment.

 

[trecile]

Here's the link to Gronze, which generally has up to date info on albergue openings:

El Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

Bienvenido a Gronze, tu Guía del Camino de Santiago: Información práctica, actualizada y participativa de los principales Caminos de Santiago.

www.gronze.com

 

[Rhysmike]

Here's the link to Gronze, which generally has up to date info on albergue openings:

El Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

Bienvenido a Gronze, tu Guía del Camino de Santiago: Información práctica, actualizada y participativa de los principales Caminos de Santiago.

www.gronze.com

Thank you

 

[t2andreo]

I believe that Easter Sunday is on 20 April this year. The usual "season" starts with the week before Easter - call it 10 calendar days. That includes all of Holy Week / Semana Santa. This is when a lot of folks take time to do a Camino, especially if they plan to walk 7 - 14 days.

There is a spike in Camino traffic, as well as demand for accommodations during this time. Consider also, that many people include the week immediately following Easter Sunday to be part of this 'holiday." So, you are really looking at a two-week pronounced spike in traffic to kick off the "season."

Hope this helps.

Tom

 

[olemeg]

Re: prebooking lodgings - is it normal for people to ask you to email your credit card number to book? I am booking at Triana Hostel and they said that is how I am to reserve the bunks. I know they are a reputable hostel but that seems a bit concerning and not very secure