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Food & Dietary Restrictions on the Camino

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American - planning 1st time Camino
Time of past OR future Camino
Sept 2025
What type of food/quality can be expected on the Camino? What do the locals eat in this region?

Is it eating at the Alberges for breakfast & dinner & then eating at restaurants for lunch along the way? Or is it all restaurants ( with no meals provided at Alberges)?

What kind of daily meal costs can I expect? I am budgeting $40 US dollars a day ($20 for alberges & $20 for meals). - is this about right, or do I need to adjust my budget?

Also I have dietary restrictions. I have a tree nut allergy ( can eat no nuts except for peanuts). I do have a Spanish language card to carry around to alert the staff. I am diabetic so must eat low/ no sugar & lower carb (rice is fine in moderation). I won't be able to eat pastries or coffee if it has sugar because of the high sugar & carbs. I am not allergic to seafood & pork, but I prefer to avoid those if possible.
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.

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