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Yes, sadly I do recall seeing something posted on the forum about a fire destroying the municipal albergue in La Faba, but I am thinking of staying at the parochial albergue (run by a German confraternity). Perhaps I should have been more clear, but thank you for taking the time to respond.Sadly, La Faba was destroyed in a fire recently
Thank you for the suggestion! I have also heard good things about La Escuela. I was hoping to break up the climb towards O Cebreiro by staying in one of the smaller villages the night before. I know there is also a nice albergue in Ruitelan, but sadly they will be closed in 2023.Further up the hill about 2 km there is a nice albergue La Escuela in Laguna de Castilla. They took reservations when we stayed there in 2016.
It does sound quite lovely! Do you recall whether it was very full that night? I would imagine that May and September might be similar in the number of pilgrims passing through.I stayed in La Faba at the German run parochial albergue in May of 2015. I know it was a long time ago, but it is a lovely stone building with new bathrooms and great hosts; it stands out in my memory.
As you know, there are many unknowns that we really cannot resolve in advance unless we are willing to tie down a rigid schedule and reservations. If your group of 4 gets caught in a big wave of pilgrims, there could be cause for concern anywhere on the Camino Frances in September!my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together
I'm sorry, but I do not recall exactly, although I remember that I didn't have to wait in any line to take my shower.It does sound quite lovely! Do you recall whether it was very full that night? I would imagine that May and September might be similar in the number of pilgrims passing through.
That's the place that burned down.Stay there and eat at the vegetarian place further along. You could stay there too, if it is still there.
We stayed there in September 2018. Great little town and the albergue was fine.I am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
I too have stayed in La Escuela which is a little past La Faba. It is a really wonderful albergue. Clean, with good food and wonderful hospitality. On Gronze it shows that it accepts reservations and you can even book it on Booking.com.I am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
It must have been rebuilt...good news to hear since they obviously had a prior successful business.I too have stayed in La Escuela which is a little past La Faba. It is a really wonderful albergue. Clean, with good food and wonderful hospitality. On Gronze it shows that it accepts reservations and you can even book it on Booking.com.
Take the stress out if you feel a little nervous and book here and enjoy.
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Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue La Escuela, en Laguna de Castilla: Precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
I stayed at La Escuela on October 8th, '21. The albergue, staff (family?), dinner and accommodations (& laundry service) were all very nice. We found it a perfect place to stop in order to make the short morning walk into Galicia to O'Cebreiro and on to our final destination of A Balsa. We called direct to the albergue one day prior to make/ensure reservations and had no trouble whatsoever. We were asked to call if we found we would be arriving later than 3pm (we didn't need to). I would happily stay there again and to recommend it here.It must have been rebuilt...good news to hear since they obviously had a prior successful business.
Hello, it was way back in 2008 that I stayed in Albergue de La Faba. Run by the German Confraternity of St. James, I found the albergue to be clean and comfortable.I am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
La Escuela is not the albergue that was destroyed by fire.It must have been rebuilt...good news to hear since they obviously had a prior successful business.
Thanks for clarifying. I wrongly assumed it was the one referred to in posts #13 and "14 as vegetarian food was mentioned.La Escuela is not the albergue that was destroyed by fire.
Here's a thread about the fire:
I've stayed at La Escuela. It's quite nice and the best part is you can walk to O Cebreiro for breakfast then just keep on walking.Further up the hill about 2 km there is a nice albergue La Escuela in Laguna de Castilla. They took reservations when we stayed there in 2016.
La Escuela was the first time we saw the cows being herded down the lane. We were having a beer out front and a grandmother and her grandson brought them by with their ringing bells.
Stayed there twice in September and once in May. It was busy all three times. Make sure you add your pack to the line when you arrive as they have been operating a queue since 2013. That particular year, it was so busy they put pilgrims up in the chapel. In 2016 they were not as busy but an albergue a bit further back had bedbugs so anyone who had stayed there had to have everything checked in the chapel. Ended off with pilgrims being allowed in but their packs stayed in chapel. They have a reputation for cleanliness and protect it rigorously. There is a kitchen but they do not provide meals. There is a little restuarant/bar in town that does great foodI am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
I stayed there in September 2015 with some friends. One of my special memories. The old church beside the albergue is simple and beautiful. Our hostess was wonderful, quiet and really interesting to speak to. It was nice to stay there before continuing on up to O'Cebriero the following morning. The little village nearby relies on pilgrims like us.I am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
I stayed there in late May 2022 (La Escuela de la Faba). The bar and restaurant were delightful. The accommodations were satisfactory (less the normal snoring and pilgrim noises.) Lots of sinks and clothes lines for laundry.I am planning to walk from Pieros to La Faba as one of my stages on the Camino Frances in September 2023. I know this will be a long and hard day, but my question is whether I should be worried about the albergue being full when I arrive. I know they do not accept reservations and have 52 beds. I should also note that there will be 4 of us walking together. Has anyone stayed at La Faba during September and can recall how busy it was? I know each year is different and there are no guarantees that 2023 will be the same, but I appreciate any advice/insight.
Thanks Chrissy! I’m known for my excellent memory, which is a great thing and mostly very handy, but which sometimes can work against me!How did you remember that! I just checked and this is the picture I posted ages ago...you have a great memory, Jenny!
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I was at the Parroquial (German run) late October 2017Do you recall whether it was very full
Having started at Le Puy (more than 1,400 km to the east) I encountered cattle and sheep on only four occasions. The first two were in the last few days in France before reaching Saint-Jean.Being an ex-farmer ...
Chrissy!!! So did I! I loved it!!!I stayed in La Faba at the German run parochial albergue in May of 2015. I know it was a long time ago, but it is a lovely stone building with new bathrooms and great hosts; it stands out in my memory.
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