Granon
In all the various pilgrim surveys and polls, one albergue consistently ranks as the best albergue on the Camino. What makes it special? Well, it is definitely not the soft mattresses on nice comfortable beds.
Camino Companions
After walking the Camino, sister Catherine from Ireland noticed a pilgrims need for reflection on the Camino experience. With that mind she started a program known as the Camino companions.
Sahagun
Albergues on the Camino provide physical nourishment for the body, a place to rest and recuperate for the way ahead. Marist Fathers, a religious congregation born in France in 1836, noticed an even greater need.
Carrion de Los Condes
Missions are usually associated with places like Africa. However the Augustine sisters have set one up in an albergue next to the church of Santa Maria at Carrion de Los Condes. The sisters act as missionaries on the Camino.
Boadila del Camino
A small church at the edge of the town, is the place where Vespers service is offered for the pilgrims. Father Manuel, who is the parish priest there, is a great believer in a saying attributed to St. Augustine – He who sings prays twice.
Tosantos
A municipal albergue at the Tosantos is located at an old house that looks quite medieval Just like in Granon the accommodation is very modest, with gym mats on the floor.
Zabaldika
When entering a small church of San Esteban next to the pilgrim hostel at Zabaldika, one is immediately struck by a large crucifix, surrounded by yellow and green Post-it notes.