Starting in Santander on Wed 4 August

notion900

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• Jul 29, 2010

• #1

Hi all
I am due to arrive in Santander on 4th on the Ryanair flight from London landing at 6pm. I did try to email the main refuge but got no reply (probably because of my awful spanish!). Is it silly to turn up at around 7pm and expect to get a bed? I'll be carrying my little rollmat so I could sleep on the floor at a pinch. Is the refuge amenable to this? Or would I be better off trying to book a hotel? If anyone has a reservation or is about to make one and wants to share to save costs, please send me a private message.

 

JohnnieWalker

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• Jul 29, 2010

• #2

Hi

I think that arriving midweek should be fine to get a bed. If the albergue is full there are many other hostals and cheaper hotels. If you don't want to book in advance I'd be happy taking my chances.

Buen Camino

John

 

Anniesantiago

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• Jul 29, 2010

• #3

Just go, and trust the Camino... you'll sleep somewhere!
Buen Camino!

 

C

crackmrmac

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• Jul 30, 2010

• #4

When I arrived around 7pm a few years ago and it was full, the hospitalero took me to the small bar just back down the hill and made some calls. He arranged for a lady to come and meet me, and by now another walker. We walked the short distance to her accomodation, which generally is frequented only by pilgrims.

Buen Camino.

 

notion900

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #5

Thanks so much. One further question: can you get the credencial from this refuge?

 

JohnnieWalker

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #6

Yes!

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