updates

These updates are for the 2nd edition of Walking the Camino de Santiago. For updates to the Camino de Santiago Map, see our map updates page.

Orisson (page 43) About 5km after Honto, the Refuge-Auberge Orisson costs 28euros for bed, dinner and breakfast. Phone 0681 497956.

Espinal (page 45) Camping Urrobi, at km42 on the N-135, has bungalows for rent and a private albergue.

Pamplona (page 57) The German confraternity, Freundeskreis der Jakobuspilger Paderborn has opened a new albergue in Pamplona. To get there, turn left just after crossing the Puente Magdalena over the Rio Arga. The albergue has 23 bunks in small rooms.
A 114 bed municipal albergue in Pamplona opened in August 2007. The 16th C Jesuit Church of Jesus and Maria on calle Compañía has been renovated to accommodate 114 pilgrims in four dormitories as well as the upper floor which has a separate, independent, soundproofed area for snorers. The new albergue will replace the Convento Adoratrices albergue. The municipal albergue at the chalet de Iraizoz (Casa del Veterinario) on Molino de Caparroso, which has 24 beds and is open from April to October, will remain open.

Uterga (page 59) Albergue Camino del Perdón's phone number is 948 344660; web site is at www.caminodelperdon.es.

Obanos (page 61) Casa Rural Osses has 4 double rooms for 25 euros (without bath) or 30 euros (with bath). Laundry, access to kitchen (3 euros). Calle San Guillermo 3, phone 948 344261.

Puente la Reina (page 62) Camping El Molino (www.campingelmolino.com) has bungalows that sleep 4-6 people for 69 euros (79 euros in July and August).

Cirauqui (page 63) Albergue Parroquial, next to the church, has 12 beds. By donation. Open mid-March to end of September. Phone 948 342081. Some reports suggest this albergue closed in July 2007.

Lorca (page 64) Albergue La Bodega del Camino, Calle Placeta 8, has 36 beds, a kitchen, and serves some meals.

Villatuerta (page 64) Some pilgrims report that Villatuerta's albergue is now closed.

Irache (page 65). Camping Iratxe. Phone 948 551783.

Sansol (page 68) Some pilgrims report that Sansol's albergue is now closed.

Logroño (page 71) Camping La Playa (www.campinglaplaya.com, phone 941 252253, Avda de la Playa, 6, next to the Las Norias sporting complex) has bungalows that sleep up to 5 people for 69 euros. You can also get a bunk bed for 18 euros.

Navarrete (page 73) Camping Navarrete (phone 941 440169, Ctra Navarrete-Entrena km1.5) has bungalows for 2 people that cost between 70 and 85 euros, depending on season.

Nájera (page 76) Camping El Ruedo, Paseo San Julián 24. Phone 941 360102.

Ciriñuela (page 76) Albergue San Millán, 8 beds, by donation.

Viloria de Rioja (page 79) Refugio Acacio & Orietta, calle Nueva 6, phone 987 585220.

Espinosa del Camino (page 81) Small albergue run by José Mir, 10 beds. Breakfast and dinner (some reports that this is obligatory).

Agés (page 84) Albergue Casa Caracol, 10 beds, breakfast and dinner, by donation, open all year. Thanks to Richard for the information.

Atapuerca (page 84) Albergue de Peregrinos, 30 beds, also has rooms.
Albergue La Hutte, 21 places, 6 euros, open all year (phone 947 430320).

Burgos (page 93) The Santiago y Santa Catalina albergue in the centre of Burgos has reopened after many years. The albergue is located very close to the cathedral.
Oops! We've misnamed two of the albergues in Burgos in both the map on page 90 and the text on page 93. The main albergue is called Albergue El Parral. What we call El Parral is the Santiago y Santa Catalina albergue mentioned above. Thanks to John for the clarification.
Camping Fuentes Blancas (www.campingburgos.com) is 3km out of Burgos along the road to Cartuja de Miraflores; some bungalows for rent.

Rabé de las Calzadas (page 94) The Albergue Danza y Música is reported closed. Most rooms in the French albergue were reported closed in 2007 due to a bed bug infestation.

Convento de San Antón (page 95) Albergue in the Convento de San Antón, open July to September, meals.

Castrojeriz (page 95) Camping Camino de Santiago, at the entrance to town, also has an albergue at the campsite.

Itero del Castillo (page 97) Albergue municipal, 1km off camino in Itero del Castillo. 12 beds, open all year.

Carrión de los Condes (page 102) The Albergue Espiritu Santo has 60 beds and costs 4 euros; good reports.
Camping El Edén, phone 979 880185.
Good news! The long, treeless stretch between Carrión de los Condes and Calzadilla de la Cueza now boasts an open air café-bar at the half-way point. It's called Bustillo del Paramo and as well as food and drink, boasts shade! Thanks to Jim Hugill and Tracey Forbes for the information. Jim said it was "just like coming to an oasis in the desert."

Sahagún (page 103) Albergue Viatoris, just at the entrance to town near the Plaza de Toros, costs 6 euros a night and has 56 beds. It's reportedly very bicycle- and horse-friendly.

Puente de Vilarente (page 107) Albergue San Pelayo, 64 beds, kitchen, 6 euros.

León (page 112) Camping Ciudad de León (www.vivaleon.com/campingleon.htm, phone 987 269086) is 3km from the city.

Villadangos del Paramo (page 113) Camping Camino de Santiago (www.campingcaminodesantiago.com/, phone 987 680253).

Villar de Mazarife (page 113) Albergue San Antonio de Padua, 60 beds. Mesón Albergue Tio Pepe.

Hospital de Órbigo (page 115) El Caminero bed and breakfast, 5 double rooms (ensuite), 50 euros for room, with breakfast; also do lunch and dinner. C/ Sierra Pambley, www.elcaminero.es.

Astorga (page 120) Astorga's albergues have changed. Albergue municipal, 200 beds, Calle Matías Rodríguez 24 (200 beds). Albergue San Javier's address is Calle Portería 6 (120 beds, kitchen). Albergue Amigos del Camino de Santiago, Plaza San Francisco 3 (156 beds, kitchen).

Santa Catalina de Somoza (page 123) Camping El Carbayal (www.carbayal.com/, 987 691909) is in Santa Colomba de Somoza. To get there, folow the LE142 just before reaching Santa Catalina. You can continue to Rabanal on the same road.

El Ganso (page 123) Albergue Gabino opened in 2007. It has room for 30 pilgrims in summer, 11 pilgrims in winter, and has a kitchen, heating and laundry facilities. There is also one private room with 2 beds. The albergue is on calle Real, no. 9.

Foncebadón (page 124) Albergue El Convento de Foncebadón, 21 beds, meals. Also some private rooms. Phone 987 691245.

Ponferrada (page 127) Turismo has moved next to the ayuntamiento.

Furela (page 143) A café is now (September 2006) open in Furela.

Barbadelo (page 145) New private albergue, 12 beds, kitchen.

Morgade (page 145) Some beds in the hamlet's café-bar (phone 982 531 250).

Portomarín (page 146) Michael writes of two new private albergues in Portomarín. Kevin says that one of these, Albergue Ferramonteiro, is a great facility with 108 beds, a great kitchen, marvellous bathrooms and dorm beds. Cost is 8 euros, and it's on the left up the stairs after crossing the bridge. Thanks to Michael and Kevin for the updates!

Gonzar (page 147) The albergue at Gonzar was renovated in 2006.

Hospital de la Cruz (page 147) The albergue is at the far end of the village.

Palas de Rei (page 149) Albergue Buen Camino, Rúa del Peregrino, 60 beds, open May to October.

San Julián (page 149) There's a private albergue called O Abrigadoiro here (phone 982 374 117). They also operate as the local bar, serve breakfast, dinner and drinks all day. Cost is 22 euros, with complimentary wine and bread and cheese. Thanks to Marilyn for the information!

Pontecampaña (page 150) Casa Domingo, private albergue, 8 euros (phone 982 163 226).

Arzúa (page 153) New private albergue, Albergue Vía Láctea, www.alberguevialactea.com/, calle José Antonio 26, phone 981 500581; 10 to 12 euros.

Pazo Xan Xordo (page 155) Close to Vilamaior, just past Lavacolla, is a new hotel, Pazo Xan Xordo (www.pazoxanxordo.com). A double room costs between 42 and 55 euros, depending on season. Again, thanks to Marilyn for the info!