A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés Favorite albergues, 2019 version.

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Albergues on the Camino Francés
There are over 350 albergues along the camino. And the number is increasing every year. In this summary a selection has been made of the most favorite albergues, based on the reviews from previous year's pilgrims. These reviews were found on German, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish websites and forums as well as in guides such as 'the CaminoGuide.net', 'das gelbe Heft' from the Jakobsfreunde Paderborn,
the Camino...

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[OzAnnie]

Hi Ivar
I saw this come 'up' on Facebook newsfeed too, this morning and thought 'great'.

Question about info coming thru generally from the forum ontoFacebook. This is fantastic. I was wondering if I had changed something in my settings to receive it or is it new? Either way I'm very happy and share some of it ..
It's inspiring.
Annie

 

[ivar]

Thank you!

This document has been put together and created by @Ton van Tilburg (He sent it to me to be published).

So a big thank you to him!
Ivar

 

[Jen Juneau]

I can't get mine to open

 

[ivar]

I can't get mine to open

What is the error message you are getting? Can you open other pdf documents?

 

[Jen Juneau]

No error link just won't open

 

[ivar]

No error link just won't open

Is the download link grey or orange? It needs to be orange, which means that you are logged in. If this is not the problem, then I don't know. It has been downloaded by almost 90 people since it was published and I have not heard of anyone else with a similar problem... it might be a browser problem.

The direct link to the file is:
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/comm...f-favorite-albergues.140/download?version=131
(You need to be logged in to the forum).

Saludos,
Ivar

 

[Jen Juneau]

That link worked, thanks

 

[annakappa]

Is this a closed file Ivar? Or can more Albergues be added to it?
Two of my all time favourites have been left off:
La Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos
and
Albergue Villares de Orbigo in Villares de Orbigo.

Both are Albergues being run by their owners, each with a lot of charm and personal attention.
Anne

 

[ivar]

Is this a closed file Ivar? Or can more Albergues be added to it?
Two of my all time favourites have been left off:
La Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos
and
Albergue Villares de Orbigo in Villares de Orbigo.

Both are Albergues being run by their owners, each with a lot of charm and personal attention.
Anne

This list of albergues is maintained by @Ton van Tilburg , if you get in touch with him I am sure that he will listen to new input.

Thanks!
Ivar

 

[rglongpre]

I appreciate all the work put into this document as it will make some of our choices that much easier. Thank you Ton and Ivar.

Robert

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

Is this a closed file Ivar? Or can more Albergues be added to it?
Two of my all time favourites have been left off:
La Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos
and
Albergue Villares de Orbigo in Villares de Orbigo.

Both are Albergues being run by their owners, each with a lot of charm and personal attention.
Anne

Hi Anna,
I am very happy with your remarks. The idea of the whole thing is that with the comments people make
I can improve this summary and get it close to perfection (which of course can never be reached, but still...).
At this very moment I am doing the via de la Plata (started yesterday), so I will be of the hook for the next 7 - 8 weeks,
but as soon as I am back home I will plunge into the matter again.
Ton

 

[annakappa]

OK, that's great Ton. I didn't know how to get back to you! You're idea is fantastic !
Buen Camino!
Anne

 

[ivar]

Buen camino @Ton van Tilburg !

 

[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Albergues camino Francés with a new update entry:

Updted July 2014

What is new in this version?

• Added 9 new albergues
• Dropped one
• Corrected a few mistakes

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[Kanga]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Albergues camino Francés with a new update entry:

Updted July 2014



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Ivar, when I follow the link it takes me to a story in the Florida Sun-Sentinel about pilgrims arriving in Santiago - nothing a lout albergues. Not sure why.

 

[Kanga]

Ivar, when I tap on the link it takes me to a story in the Florida Sun Sentinel about pilgrims arriving in a Santiago, posted by GASpangler. Nothing about albergues.

 

[OzAnnie]

Kanga
I get the same link you do. Back to 2005. But it is pilgrim related ! Nothing to do with albergues.
Annie

 

[Richo]

Hi Ivar, I can't download this (Orange) link - just get a message "chrome cannot download this file" I'll try safari.

Richo.

 

[ivar]

Hi Ivar, I can't download this (Orange) link - just get a message "chrome cannot download this file" I'll try safari.

Richo.

Hmm... for me it works fine in Chrome... did Safari work?

 

[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

March 2015 Update

• Updated 10 albergues
• Corrected a few mistakes

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[Jose Oliveira]

Ivan and Ton,
Thanks for this great job. Just one question: I have downloaded the file several times, and page 23 is always empty. Is this correct?

José Oliveira - SP/Brasil

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

Ivan and Ton,
Thanks for this great job. Just one question: I have downloaded the file several times, and page 23 is always empty. Is this correct?

José Oliveira - SP/Brasil

Hi José,
Yes, that"s correct. With 24 pages you can print it as a little booklet, with 2 pages on each side and both sides printed.
So there is one blank page 23.

 

[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

February 2016 Update

• Added 18 new albergues
• Optimize the pdf to be of smaller size (934 KB)

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[xymmot]

this is a great entry, good maps to follow as well. I only wish we can include some favorites that we like as well where we stayed. Many thanks

 

[xymmot]

Hi José,
Yes, that"s correct. With 24 pages you can print it as a little booklet, with 2 pages on each side and both sides printed.
So there is one blank page 23.

I downloaded into my eight inch tablet on a kindle. works great and easy to read with the maps

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

this is a great entry, good maps to follow as well. I only wish we can include some favorites that we like as well where we stayed. Many thanks

I'll be happy with your nput. Please send your favorites to atilburg1@chello.nl so i can use them in a next edition.

 

[Chantoozie]

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My favourite albergue was this one.The 11 other pilgrims I shared the night with there were lovely and the Italian Men from the Confraternity that fed us and blessed and washed oue feet were amazing.
I am not religious but this experience was one that I cherish forever.

 

[Steve Goods]

Please, any updates for 2017?

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

Please, any updates for 2017?

I am working hard on it. Probably the new edition 2017 will be ready in a week or two.

 

[Steve Goods]

Im heading for el Camino next week.
I found your resource to be a great resource on my previous walk.
No pressure, just a reminder if you forgot.
I will post your resource on my blog.

I am working hard on it. Probably the new edition 2017 will be ready in a week or two.

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

Ton van Tilburg updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

Update april 2017

Added 15 new albergues
Changed some rankings and dropped a few albergues

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[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

April 2017 update

Added 15 new albergues
Changed some rankings
Dropped a few albergues

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[Thomas1962]

Thanks Ivar and Ton. It's a great work!

 

[Marbe2]

Is this a closed file Ivar? Or can more Albergues be added to it?
Two of my all time favourites have been left off:
La Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos
and
Albergue Villares de Orbigo in Villares de Orbigo.

Both are Albergues being run by their owners, each with a lot of charm and personal attention.
Anne

Both of these Albergue are on the list!

 

[Alvyn Evans]

Another pic from my post
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[parrotmom]

Looks great, but even though I'm logged in, when I click on the orange button, it says that I don't have permission to write

 

[Ton van Tilburg]

Looks great, but even though I'm logged in, when I click on the orange button, it says that I don't have permission to write

I tried to download it, and it went well. Maybe try again. If it still is not working send an email to tonacvan@gmail.com and I will send you the guide.

 

[Jack L]

This is exactly what I was looking for. It downloaded Okay on the first try.

 

[Ungawawa]

Boni's albergue is charging 12 now, FYI.
...And speaking of which, I was a little puzzled by the two shell rating. Boni is a star, but the albergue has outdoor showers, no communal meals and no cooking facilities, so two shells seemed rather generous. Well, that's just my two cents worth anyway. Buen camino!

 

[Drover]

I am unable to open download. The box is orange, and when I open PDF it is in 'hieroglyphics!! Any suggestions?

 

[ivar]

I am unable to open download. The box is orange, and when I open PDF it is in 'hieroglyphics!! Any suggestions?

If you use the phone APP I have seen this error. Try it on the computer and see how that goes. Sorry!

 

[Jodean]

I really enjoyed my stay in Salceda with Boni. The showers may be outside in a warm, special bathhouse, but they are the best showers on the entire Camino! 6 jets of hot water! When we arrived, he took our soaking wet ponchos, hung them on clotheslines to dry, gave us time to get settled, before having us pay, etc. showed us his fabulous showers, and did our laundry for us. Will definitely stay here again. (there was a large kitchen here for people to use, but I didn't look at what was available)

 

[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

2018 version

Favorite albergues, 2018 version. Uploaded February 22nd 2018

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[JackyG]

This is so helpful, thanks so much for this resource! Very much appreciated!

 

[jazzrock91]

I can't get mine to open

I am not able to open, seems like it is crypted.

 

[ivar]

I am not able to open, seems like it is crypted.

Try again now and see if it works.

 

[jazzrock91]

Jepp, it works. Thank you

 

[Irenie]

Thank you!

This document has been put together and created by @Ton van Tilburg (He sent it to me to be published).

So a big thank you to him!
Ivar

Great guide. We are at Albergue ALEA in Ponferrada. Lovely. The proprietor asked to add her mobile phone to the favorite guide when you update.
660 416 201. When she isn’t in the Albergue no one can answer the other number. So please publish both. Muchas gracias. I’m grateful for this guide. It’s taken us to wonderful Albergues. Please pass this on to Ton if possible. Buen Camino, Irene Lipshin

 

[ivar]

ivar updated A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés with a new update entry:

Favorite albergues, 2019 version.

Favorite albergues, 2019 version. Uploaded May 2019.

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[LIsa D]

Simple question - do you have to book ahead for albergues or can you just turn up on the day?

 

[Steve Goods]

Simple question - do you have to book ahead for albergues or can you just turn up on the day?

It depends on what time of high or low season you are walking - and how popular the place is.
I personally tried to prebook, especially if I knew I really wanted to stay in that place.

If you decide to preplan where to stay the nights, then you must always plan ahead, the day before, how far you should walk the next day.
Here are some examples of my daily walks and stretches;
El Camino to Santiago

 

[Rclarke]

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Sorry how do I download this? Thanks

 

[ivar]

Sorry how do I download this? Thanks

There is a yellow download bitten at the top. You need to be logged in to see it.

 

[JohnLloyd]

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@ivar Could I ask if this list of "favourite albergues" has been updated recently?

 

[ivar]

@ivar Could I ask if this list of "favourite albergues" has been updated recently?

No, it has been a while (2019 I think)... if anyone has a new list we could publish, please let me know and I will update this.

 

[JohnLloyd]

No, it has been a while (2019 I think)... if anyone has a new list we could publish, please let me know and I will update this.

Thanks very much, @ivar

A friend is walking from León in September, and my favourite albergues on that section may well have changed a bit since 2018!