My favorite is San Nicolas, too. Simple but deep spiritual expirience. The other one is Granon where we prayed together before dinner, every pilgrim say the words their own language. Lot of tears and love, real magic of Camino.
this was awesome! brings back so many memories of different places and people...so glad you are naming names! Keep being specific about places, albergues, equipment, et al! We met an Italian gentleman one evening in O'Cebreiro and he told the tale that it took him 10 Caminos before he really began to understand what it is really about. Such a wonder! A quick story, we stopped short one evening and stayed in Alb. Nayara near Camponaraya. Nice but nothing special. As we were finishing our last beer for the evening , the bar started filling. As we headed to bed, the bar suddenly emptied and the people moved across the street to a warehouse. The massive door opened, the people grabbed their instruments, and we were in the midst of a pipe and drum rehearsal. Bagpipes and drums, swinging batons, and suddenly we weren't tired anymore. Such a wonder! be well you 3! buen camino!
I can't catch the names of the albergues unless you put the word under it when it is being said. I can't catch what Kate says in the beginning. If anyone can clarify the list of alburges mentioned, it would help. Thanks.
I've never heard of The Camino deSantiago before this morning. I found a random movie review video and he talks about the camino and recommended that if I wanted more information about the camino that I should look you guys up. I'm definitely going to be watching more of your videos.
Yes, the Albergue Verde in Hospital de Órbigo was one of my favourites. Although there is another popular albergue in that town too, Albergue San Miguel. For comfort and a wonderful open space outside: La Finca at Población de Campos, just past Frómista. For Korean style cooking at the evening communal meal then Albergue Orión in Castrojeriz. It's a small private albergue just off the route as you first enter the town. It's quiet, because many people head to the albergues in the centre of town. Something worth spending an hour two in Castrojeriz is the house on the main street known as La Casa de Silencio. You can easily walk past without noticing it, as I did in 2018. Luckily, while doing a stint as a volunteer at an albergue there in 2019, I was told about it by a fellow volunteer (Neil, from Belfast, who had walked all the way from Belfast to Finisterre and then got a train and bus to Castrojeriz to help out for a month). That albergue in Fonfría is a treat, not to mention the evening meal in the traditional round house the otherside of the road. Villafranca-del-Bierzo is my favourite town for family reasons, because I have cousins there and my mum comes from a tiny mountain village about 12km from there, where so many of the villagers now live in Villafranca-del-Bierzo or Ponferrada. There are so many others too, from the big municipals like Roncesvalles to humble rustic albergues like San Nicolas and San Antón. They all have one thing in common: a much needed refuge for recovery and replenishment before continuing the next day. How fortunate we are to have experienced such a journey and all its many aspects of discovery and wonder.
@@CaminoGuide It was quite different from other I stayed in. For example, the communal vegan dinner was absolutely delicious and so different from the more usual pilgrim meals in most places. The owner even played guitar and sang for everyone before the evening meal. The nutritious meal gave us a much needed boost of hearty vegetables & vitamins. I loved the people that ran the albergue and the volunteers - especially taking part in the Yoga and Meditation session with the Swedish pilgrimwhose Camino story was quite something - having walked all the way from his hometown in Sweden to Finisterre and then coming back to his favourite albergue here to work as a longterm volunteer (although I've no idea if he's still there). The garden space was so relaxing and calm, with a few cats and dogs around that were cute. The reception area upstairs has a cosy and relaxed seating area. The dorm had comfortable beds and was quiet too, because we were all encouraged to TURN OFF mobile devices and just wake up naturally the following day - that was a change from hearing people's phone alarms sounding at 6am, or sometimes 5am!
My favorite 10 albergues are: Albergue Karma in Sansol (single beds, communal dinner in a stone cellar) Winederful in Logrono (pod beds with curtains, female dorm rooms with own bathroom and breakfast buffet) Parada Vitoria in Viloria de Rioja (best paella communal dinner on Camino Frances and super hostess) Casa de Los Hidalgos in Hospital de Orbigo (great pod beds, fabulous host, wonderful garden and common room and breakfast buffet) Albergue Guiana in Ponferrada (female dorm with our own bathroom, comfy beds, great kitchen and common room with snack machines) Albergue Rosalia in Castrojeriz (single beds, communal dinner and friendly staff. Separate facilities for women and men) Albergue Reboleira in Fonfria (top marks for best dinner which was traditional, Galacian, served in their special Galacian dining room, super service, great common room and separate facilities for men and women) Albergue Huellas Turistico in Portomarin (4 single beds in a female dorm and they were super comfy, helpful staff, big kitchen and good location) Albergue Mirador de Pedrouzo in Pedrouzo (good marks for their separate facilities that were actually large enough to get dressed in!, comfy beds, a pool, big common room and kitchen, and a place to hang your dripping poncho) and finally San Martin Pinaro in Santiago. I stayed in St. Nikolas 4 years ago and loved it but was not sure if they were open this year. They weren't when I walked by on 30 April
La Piedra was one of my top stays. Fabulous hosts who truly know what pilgrims want. Cheapest washing machine of all I came across: they did it for me and gave it back clean dry and folded...I nearly wept. Free tea and coffee available 24hrs. So many reasons it's a must-stay again next time 😁
Yep, I’m one of the ones watching because I wish to be out there again & looking for the memories & shots of the Camino. 😃 Once my knee issue is sorted I’ll be back walking. Thanks for this.
Loved this video, and seeing you all together! I've watched your individual channels. So fun! Made my day! I can so relate to your Camino excitement. Fun to hear you mention the alburgue in VillaFranca de Bierzo with the rock wall. I stayed there in the fall of 2013, and had a memorable meal of trout at the restaurant across the street. Looking forward to watching more of your conversations.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Thank you for sharing this information, it is really very interesting because, being the first time, most people do not know what the quality will be.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I guess different strokes for different folks. I didn’t like the albergue verde that much. If you like the hippy dippy Kumbaya vegan thing, go for it. They were nice, but not my thing…
My favorite is San Nicolas, too. Simple but deep spiritual expirience. The other one is Granon where we prayed together before dinner, every pilgrim say the words their own language. Lot of tears and love, real magic of Camino.
I missed Granon when I walked the Francés- if I'm ever back on that route, I'd love to stay there, I've heard it's such a special experience!
I’ll have to check that one out too! I haven’t heard of it I don’t think.
@sugallat, Wow, could you share how to find them? Online? Which towns? Thank you :-) I am starting in a week ...
San Nicolas Hospital was a wonderful expreience. So was the vegan Albergue.
I do my first Camino from SJPP this summer. I'm beyond excited!
Yay!! Buen Camino!!
this was awesome! brings back so many memories of different places and people...so glad you are naming names! Keep being specific about places, albergues, equipment, et al! We met an Italian gentleman one evening in O'Cebreiro and he told the tale that it took him 10 Caminos before he really began to understand what it is really about. Such a wonder! A quick story, we stopped short one evening and stayed in Alb. Nayara near Camponaraya. Nice but nothing special. As we were finishing our last beer for the evening , the bar started filling. As we headed to bed, the bar suddenly emptied and the people moved across the street to a warehouse. The massive door opened, the people grabbed their instruments, and we were in the midst of a pipe and drum rehearsal. Bagpipes and drums, swinging batons, and suddenly we weren't tired anymore. Such a wonder! be well you 3! buen camino!
Yes!!! I’ve stayed there before! Decent place but not special. But the bar across tw Syrett was hoping late into the night. Sorry I didn’t go over!
I can't catch the names of the albergues unless you put the word under it when it is being said. I can't catch what Kate says in the beginning. If anyone can clarify the list of alburges mentioned, it would help. Thanks.
I've never heard of The Camino deSantiago before this morning. I found a random movie review video and he talks about the camino and recommended that if I wanted more information about the camino that I should look you guys up. I'm definitely going to be watching more of your videos.
I hope you’ve discovered that this will be a great adventure for you! Buen Camino!
Yes, the Albergue Verde in Hospital de Órbigo was one of my favourites. Although there is another popular albergue in that town too, Albergue San Miguel.
For comfort and a wonderful open space outside: La Finca at Población de Campos, just past Frómista.
For Korean style cooking at the evening communal meal then Albergue Orión in Castrojeriz. It's a small private albergue just off the route as you first enter the town. It's quiet, because many people head to the albergues in the centre of town. Something worth spending an hour two in Castrojeriz is the house on the main street known as La Casa de Silencio. You can easily walk past without noticing it, as I did in 2018. Luckily, while doing a stint as a volunteer at an albergue there in 2019, I was told about it by a fellow volunteer (Neil, from Belfast, who had walked all the way from Belfast to Finisterre and then got a train and bus to Castrojeriz to help out for a month).
That albergue in Fonfría is a treat, not to mention the evening meal in the traditional round house the otherside of the road.
Villafranca-del-Bierzo is my favourite town for family reasons, because I have cousins there and my mum comes from a tiny mountain village about 12km from there, where so many of the villagers now live in Villafranca-del-Bierzo or Ponferrada.
There are so many others too, from the big municipals like Roncesvalles to humble rustic albergues like San Nicolas and San Antón.
They all have one thing in common: a much needed refuge for recovery and replenishment before continuing the next day. How fortunate we are to have experienced such a journey and all its many aspects of discovery and wonder.
I haven’t tried that one. I’ve only been on that section once and it was Verde. What did you love about it?
@@CaminoGuide It was quite different from other I stayed in. For example, the communal vegan dinner was absolutely delicious and so different from the more usual pilgrim meals in most places. The owner even played guitar and sang for everyone before the evening meal. The nutritious meal gave us a much needed boost of hearty vegetables & vitamins.
I loved the people that ran the albergue and the volunteers - especially taking part in the Yoga and Meditation session with the Swedish pilgrimwhose Camino story was quite something - having walked all the way from his hometown in Sweden to Finisterre and then coming back to his favourite albergue here to work as a longterm volunteer (although I've no idea if he's still there).
The garden space was so relaxing and calm, with a few cats and dogs around that were cute. The reception area upstairs has a cosy and relaxed seating area. The dorm had comfortable beds and was quiet too, because we were all encouraged to TURN OFF mobile devices and just wake up naturally the following day - that was a change from hearing people's phone alarms sounding at 6am, or sometimes 5am!
My favorite 10 albergues are: Albergue Karma in Sansol (single beds, communal dinner in a stone cellar) Winederful in Logrono (pod beds with curtains, female dorm rooms with own bathroom and breakfast buffet) Parada Vitoria in Viloria de Rioja (best paella communal dinner on Camino Frances and super hostess) Casa de Los Hidalgos in Hospital de Orbigo (great pod beds, fabulous host, wonderful garden and common room and breakfast buffet) Albergue Guiana in Ponferrada (female dorm with our own bathroom, comfy beds, great kitchen and common room with snack machines) Albergue Rosalia in Castrojeriz (single beds, communal dinner and friendly staff. Separate facilities for women and men) Albergue Reboleira in Fonfria (top marks for best dinner which was traditional, Galacian, served in their special Galacian dining room, super service, great common room and separate facilities for men and women) Albergue Huellas Turistico in Portomarin (4 single beds in a female dorm and they were super comfy, helpful staff, big kitchen and good location) Albergue Mirador de Pedrouzo in Pedrouzo (good marks for their separate facilities that were actually large enough to get dressed in!, comfy beds, a pool, big common room and kitchen, and a place to hang your dripping poncho) and finally San Martin Pinaro in Santiago.
I stayed in St. Nikolas 4 years ago and loved it but was not sure if they were open this year. They weren't when I walked by on 30 April
Thank you all for this information. I completed my first Camino and these videos helped me so much.
La Piedra was one of my top stays. Fabulous hosts who truly know what pilgrims want. Cheapest washing machine of all I came across: they did it for me and gave it back clean dry and folded...I nearly wept. Free tea and coffee available 24hrs. So many reasons it's a must-stay again next time 😁
Livia and Unai are the absolute best. My favorite owners on Camino.
Yep, I’m one of the ones watching because I wish to be out there again & looking for the memories & shots of the Camino. 😃 Once my knee issue is sorted I’ll be back walking. Thanks for this.
There are so many of you. I am very aware that plenty of my viewers aren’t actually prepping for a Camino but just want to feel connected!
Loved this video, and seeing you all together! I've watched your individual channels. So fun! Made my day! I can so relate to your Camino excitement. Fun to hear you mention the alburgue in VillaFranca de Bierzo with the rock wall. I stayed there in the fall of 2013, and had a memorable meal of trout at the restaurant across the street. Looking forward to watching more of your conversations.
Thank you!!! We knew that folks would be watching us all and would like seeing us together. It was part of the joy of doing this!!
Looking forward to finishing my Camino soon ,thanks for the information on these stays.👍😇
Thank you! This is one of our best discussions!
Good video, good info and I couldn't agree more about Villafranca , I thought it a wonderful little town soaked in History . 🙏🏼
It’s a beautiful place!
I stopped by and enjoyed the talk. Keep inspiring.
Thanks! This was one of my favorites!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Thank you for sharing this information, it is really very interesting because, being the first time, most people do not know what the quality will be.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This was such a great discussion!
Mine was Albergue Casa Mariela in Torres Del Rio
Hi guys! Thank you so much for posting this! Can you please put links / names / locations of each albergue noted in the video? Thanks!
Thanks Samantha. I’ll try to add something for some of these. Some don’t have any web presence, but I’ll see what I can do
is there a guide that shows the alternative alberges?
I guess different strokes for different folks. I didn’t like the albergue verde that much. If you like the hippy dippy Kumbaya vegan thing, go for it. They were nice, but not my thing…
If the most amazing meal you had in Spain was vegan, you are doing it all wrong.
Jesucristo no hablaba inglés y los españoles lo hablamos mal.????😳😂🤔
Spaniards don’t speak badly…. 😂 I DO!!!