Best albergues?

[Lizz]

Can anyone recommend their best albergues (the ones not to miss!) along the way?
Thanks Liz

[antonian]

Last year...

Trinidad de Arre
Granon
Belorado
San Juan de Ortega (not for comfort)
Villafranca del Bierzo

[Lizz]

Antonian - many thanks for replying - Liz

[Leslie]

Granon for me has been the one that stood out both times.

[Javier]

[Sassmeister]

I only did the 1st week from st john to logrono - but i found this one really nice - http://www.caminodelperdon.es/albergue/

10 euros for bed and 12 for pilgrim dinner so bit more expensive - but nice place and a bit of beaten track of where everyone stops... so quite nice for a more tranquil stop off. (apart from obligatory 'road drill' snoring of course!!!!)

[isabelle304]

Javier - lovely (and very inviting!) photo but which albergue is that?

[Javier]

In BOADILLA DEL CAMINO. after Burgos-
Greetings, Saludos from Pamplona, where I?m living.-

[antonian]

Oh yes, Boadilla is great. In 2005 I arrived there very cold and wet in late October to be greeted by a lovely open fire and a warm welcome.

[drorom]

Hey Guys,

I gather that most pilgrims stay at the albergues along the way, and I was wondering: what about camping? is it common/safe/pleasent-weather-wise (in Oct.)? or would you recommend leaving the tent back home and relying solely on the albergues?
What is the price-range of these places?
What is the average distance between them? I mean - not carrying a tent deprives you of the possibilty of camping in the middle of nowhere in case you were to be held up til dark...

What do you think?

[Pavel]

The best one? I think it was Granon. For me, number two was that albergue near the church of Mary in Carri?n and number three albergue Putzu in Boadilla.

When I arived to Boadilla, I had a big blister on my foot. I couldn't go any more and even walking around the albergue was a suffering. Fortunately, Serafino, the hospitalero, taught me how to get rid of blisters: cut the blister twice with a sterile needle, push the liquid out and put the foot to water with salt and vinegar for at least 15 minutes. I had my feet in the water for almost an hour . After this, walking was no problem, and the next day I wouldn't believe I had any blisters if I didn't remember!

If you have any problem, stop in Boadilla and Serafino will help you!

[salete]

to stay on albergues you will need CREDENCIAL for a free albergues

[Javier]

I think so, you need credential in all albergues.
Buen Camino

[salete]

Ok, but where I get the credential, I live in Marlborough,/ Boston/ MA, I need to get one, I went to the church, and ask but.... no-ne knows, can you help me get one thank you

[Javier]

You can get the credential in many many places in The Camino.
Where do you go to begin the Camino ? In San Jean, in Roncesvalles, in Pamplona, in Leon, etc ???????
Don?t worry but I sure you can get the credential in the same place where you begin the Camino.
Sorry my english.....................

[wildrosema]

If you are American, you can get a credencial at www.americanpilgrims.com. They do not charge but do ask for a donation.

Cristina

[thomr]

Beyond a doubt the best is Albergue a Pedra, I was unable to walk for a week due to an infected blister and the owner, Jose, was so nice to me - he is the kindest guy on the Camino and was always worried about me. The albergue itself is clean and comfortable with only four beds to a room and a good kitchen. It's right on the way into town and next door to the pilgrim tourist information office.

More info on http://www.turgalicia.es/sit/ficha_d...re=3316&cidi=I