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  1. Ungawawa

    What's your best non-standard itinerary for the last 100km?

    I never tire of doing the Camino Francés (five times and counting!), but the overcrowding in the summer months has made the Brierley stages from Sarria a no-go for me. That's why today I'm interested in your alternative itineraries for the last 100 km of the Francés in the summer! I want to...
  2. M

    Accommodation from Sarria

    Will be reaching Sarria next week, just wondering what the availability of accommodation is like at the moment? Is there a need to book ahead? I’ve mostly been winging it but have a friend joining so I’d like be be able to let him know what the situation is like.
  3. Wildhogget

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    Ok here is a question for the forum, I am performing my first ever Camino and was thinking on this section do I really need my walking poles? is it really required for this last section? I don't want the route spoilt by researching it all I want to take the experiance as it happens, but putting...
  4. Elliemellen

    Sarria too busy?

    Hello! I walked from Vigo to Santiago in 2022. I really enjoyed all of the different scenery and the time I could spend in contemplation. I have convinced my husband to take time off of work and we are planning on walking from Sarria to Santiago end of May into June 2024. I have been reading...
  5. B

    Accomodation recommendations!

    Hi all, following an earlier thread from me on our planned walk from Sarria to Santiago. we are not young 73/69 so have decided to stop at either pensions or hotels or private houses maybe but not bunkhouses! Are there any recommendations or links you can suggest. Probably 7-8 nights but we are...
  6. C

    Last 100km of Camino de Santiago Follow the Camino

    Is there a thread in the forum that talk's about this route. I couldn't find anything. Can someone tell me about their experience for this route? I'll be traveling from Sarria to Santiago in July 2024. Thanks.
  7. Ioana23

    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    Hello, I was looking on the forum on updated topics regarding the safety but decided to came along with me questions. How is the safety along the route from Sarria to Santiago during early december ? How bad is the weather ? From your personal experiences, did you do this route or any other in...
  8. Q

    Short stage Camino from Sarria

    I’m 78 and just finished the Sarria to Santiago in short stages. This made the Camino feasible for me and still allowed the experience to be a real walking Camino. I made a daily video of each stage so if you are interested in seeing what a short stage Camino can be take a look at my YouTube...
  9. francescaew

    Travelling SDC airport to Sarria over Christmas

    Hello! I'm walking my first camino from Sarria, landing at SDC on the 26th December! I need to get to Sarria that day but I can't afford a taxi on my own and it's off-season so I'm a little concerned about how I'll get there alone without bankrupting myself! The daily bus leaves way before my...
  10. Q

    Old and hopefully not in the way.

    Started my first Camino today, walking the 13km from Sarria to Morgade. I did a couple of side trips to see a church and a farm selling local cheese. I am 78 and this was a bit of a challenge. There were several climbs, one lasting a km and i had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Met some...
  11. S

    I’m taking the 11am bus to Sarria…time to walk to Portomarin?

    If I get up Sarria on Saturday-on the 11am bus from SDC.- it arrives about 1:30-2pm. Can I still make it to Portomarin that day(?) I’ll be there mid-October… I looked-the sun doesn’t set until 7:45pm. Ideas-suggestions… Run fast?😂
  12. Q

    Senior on the Camino

    I am a 78 year old senior scheduled to walk the Sarria to Santiago de Compostela stage of the Camino in early March. Although healthy and mobile I have never walked this kind of distance. I walk three or four times a week, 2-3 miles, without difficulty and think I can handle 10 or 12 miles a day...
  13. L

    Beds available Sarria to SdC?

    I'm leaving for Sarria next week and getting a little concerned reading about difficulties getting a bed. I'm a slow walker and will probably stop in towns outside the "typical™ daily destinations. Any thoughts about ways to ease my mind? Thanks!
  14. K

    Hi - Planning Sarria to Santiago in October

    Good day to you all. New member here and I am planning to walk sarria to santiago in Oct apart from the obvious good equipment shoes rucksack etc is there any advice for a newbie like me. I am 68 fairly fit with a brand newly fitted knee last October. I do want some comfort of a decent bed...
  15. E

    Accommodation Sarria - Santiago in May

    The first and last time I walked from Sarria to Santiago was in 2005. Since then I have always avoided that route by walking to Santiago via Ourense. In the coming month of May I plan to follow the Sarria path once more, for old time's sake, this being perhaps my last camino. Being concerned...
  16. L

    Sarria to Santiago early July?

    Hello, I am only in Europe for 5 weeks from New Zealand visiting our first grandchild and am drawn to the Sarria to Santiago leg of the French Way (like so many others!) I was planning on starting 01 July but am worried about the heat - is it unbearable? I am also aware it is incredibly busy...
  17. Trishagale

    Sarria to Santiago the last week in July

    I have a friend who wants to walk for a week on Frances during the last week in July. She will be travelling from Malaga so logistically a flight to Santiago where she can leave her suitcase, bus to Sarria, then walk back would seem the easiest. However she is concerned about the number of...
  18. F

    Sarria to SDC in October

    Hi everone I'm walking from Sarria to SDC in October. What can i expect in terms of weather? Not really sure of the altitude on that particular part of the Comino so not sure if i should bring contingent snow clothing... Thanks in advance.
  19. L

    Booking agency

    Kia ora, I have wanted to do the Camino for so long - now I’m 63 and finally doing it on my own - well doing the last 100km (Sarria to Santiago) in July when we are over that side of the world visiting a new grandchild. While I would love to do the walk independently, I manage an old back...
  20. fornazari

    Places to visit in Sarria-Santiago

    Hi there! Anyone has some tips about the places that worth to visit during the camino between Sarria and Santiago (religious, cultural or restaurants/bars)?

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