Camino de Santiago and COVID-19

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Last updated on 09/29/2023

Some general and COVID-19 related questions and answers around the Camino de Santiago.

This is a list of excerpts and links from many sources. Trying to consolidate the most current and relevant information in one short list.

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A face mask is required:
On June 9th the Royal Decree-Law 21/2020 PDF, on urgent prevention, containment and coordination measures to face the health crisis caused by COVID-19, has made the use of masks for people over 6 years of age mandatory. In any situation where it is not possible to maintain an interpersonal safety distance of at least 1.5 meters and in any means of transportation a mask covering the nose and mouth is required. Regulations may vary depending on the local regulations. In some places, a mask needs to even be worn outside on the Camino.

A mask should be worn a max of 7 hours and then replaced.


You can find out about which mask you should use in this Guide of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs

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A list of open hostels and how to book them.

A list of Hostels and their status can be found here:
https://www.caminosantiago.org/

It is recommended to book a hostel ahead of time, since the number of beds is limited. You can find and/or book a hostel using the following Apps/Sites:

Website:
https://alberguesxacobeo.gal/en/

App:
During the health crisis, the hostels on the Camino de Santiago can modify their offer of places to adapt to the different regulations, vary their opening date or even remain closed. 
Up-to-date information on these issues can be found in the “Camino de Santiago” mobile phone application:

information of a cultural and practical nature on each of the stages (hostels, monuments, etc.) as well as a complete Pilgrim’s Guide that details what you should know before starting any of the Paths. 


Link to download on the Play Store (Android)

Link to download in App Store (iPhone)

Website:
Or on this webpage:
Find a Hostel by name or by city:
 

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ALBERGUE ADMISSION PROTOCOL
1. You Will have to wait in the street for the hospitaleros to indicate that you can enter the premises.
2. Body temperature will be taken after a short moment of rest.
If a pilgrim has a temperature above 37.5 degrees (External Health Protocol) and/or has symptoms compatible with Covid19, the Health authorities will be called.
3. Hands will be cleaned with hydroalcoholic gel (sanitizer) and a carpet with disinfectant will be stepped on.
4. The albergue will be accessed with a mask that must be worn at all times.
5. Upon arrival, a plastic bag/sack will be given to put backpacks and belongings.
6. The boots will be left in a place enabled for this purpose.
7. Pilgrims will be accommodated according to the rules of social distancing and will only be able to use the place assigned to them.
8. The common areas are also subject to the physical distancing rules.
9. These rules are mandatory to stay overnight in this albergue.

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Infographic Camino De Santiago COVID-19

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Updates from the Spanish health authorities:

https://www.mscbs.gob.es/

From July 1, 2020, if you fly to Spain from other countries, it is mandatory to fill out the Health Control Form (FCS) associated with your trip to present it at the Health Control of the airport of arrival in Spain.

A Infographic with general suggestions:

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Download the Corona warn App for France:

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Download the Spains Corona Warn application “Radar COVID”:

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Emergency Numbers on the Camino:

Law informant agencies app

Useful phone numbers in France: call 15 for medical advice or emergencies (call 114 for people having physical difficulties to speak or hear) and call 0 800 130 000 for information (24/7, free from a landline in France)

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Information about Spains “new normal”:
https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/

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Packing for the Camino in Corona times:
Check out the following video or take a look at my pack list.

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Everyone needs to register upon entry in Galicia:
Galicien: https://coronavirus.sergas.gal/viaxeiros/Rexistro.aspx?ling=en

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Category: Camino de Santiago

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General signs along the Camino:

Signs along the Camino de Santiago

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Estimates of time required to walk the different routes of The Camino de Santiago:

Camino Frances783 Km4-5 Weeks
Camino del Norte815 Km5-6 Weeks
Camino Inglés122 Km5-7 Days
Camino Portugues232 Km2 Weeks
Camino Primitivo321 Km3 Weeks
Via de la Plata967 Km6-7 Weeks
Camino a Finisterre83 Km3-4 Days
The routes of the Camino de Santiago

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The Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago:
https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/contact-us/

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Looking at the main routes to Santiago de Compostela, the Via de la Plata, with around 970km, is the longest out of this network of routes.

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