I too have fond memories of the German parochial albergue at La Faba, as others also mentioned. Hope you and your friends will be able to enoy!
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We sang Ode to Joy in the evening, and it was the first time I'd ever heard Schiller's lyrics or learned it was the anthem of Europe.
I cannot speak to September, which may have higher numbers depending on what week/day you arrive. In July's high season many years ago, I can vouch that the hospitaleras ensured everyone had a place to sleep that night. Some slept in makeshift beds in a small stone outbuilding. Incredibly kind, and a one-of-a-kind albergue.
Alternatively, I have also heard great things about another place in La Faba (not the one that burned down
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). While open to
both ONLY pilgrims
and tourists, this private albergue with only 10 beds had only pilgrims there when I heard about it last summer. So that might be another place to check out in case the parochial albergue is full, or if you don't continue on for another 2+ km. Happy planning and Buen Camino.
Información completa del albergue Casa El Árbol de La Faba: dirección, contacto, características, precios, plazas, equipamientos, ...
www.alberguescaminosantiago.com
Edit: Sorry, Casa Arbol is open ONLY to pilgrims with credentials. That would explain why only pilgrims were there...!
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Anyway, just to say that there is another option in La Faba if you're tired or the parochial is full.