Getting a Credencial in Hondarribia?

[TaraWalks]

Hi Everyone,
My husband and I will be starting the Norte (and then Primativo) 16th of May. We have decided we don't want to start in Irun and would prefer to start from Hondarribia. Does anyone know of somewhere to purchase a credencial there?

Thanks in advance.
Tara

 

[wisepilgrim]

I don’t know if any place in Hondarribia but you can get them at the albergue in Irún, and the albergue is on the edge of town in the direction of Hondarribia. I don’t know which way your travels are taking you there but it doesn’t seem like a big detour.

 

[TaraWalks]

Thanks so much. We were hoping to not have to detour back if possible but will if we have to.
Cheers

 

[tjz]

Is it possible you could get one before you leave? There are credencials in the Camino Forum store.

Official Camino Passport (Credential)

The photo above is of a passport with stamps. This passport comes with no stamps, you collect them when you walk. Also have a look at the Pilgrim Passport Sleeve to protect your passport. The credential has place for 54 stamps. This is the Official Pilgrim Credencial (Pilgrims Passport) issued...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

 

[TaraWalks]

Hi @tjz, good point.

I have tried this but the store is charging me $46.00 AUD for shipping to Australia. It will only allow me to select one shipping method, hence the $46.00 shipping.

I've been meaning to chat to @ivar about it.

Ivar, are there any other options for postage? I don't need the credencials until May

 

[henrythedog]

It might not be aesthetically what you’re looking for; but you could collect sellos on plan paper and affix them to a credencial when you can pick one up? Have you any blank pages on previous credenciales which you could use ? I always present a much taped-together document which contains at least one real credencial when I get to Santiago.

 

[Former member 104756]

Hondarribia is one of my favourite towns. Have started the del Norte from there a number of times, in preference to Irun. I’ve often walked the few kms between the two the day before starting out, but if you prefer not to do that there are regular buses - about 20 mins. And an even shorter taxi ride.

Enjoy

 

[Former member 104756]

PS. Tara I just remembered that the tourist office in Hondarribia, opposite the Parador, has Camino related things, and possibly a credenciale.

The way of Saint James | Hondarribia Irun Turismoa

Discovering this region as a pilgrim or visitor is to feel the steps which have traced the Way throughout history. […]

www.bidasoaturismo.com

How are you arriving to Hondarribia? If by train from France, you could get a credenciale in Bayonne

 

[peregrino_tom]

Pilgrim Credencial - Australian Friends of the Camino

The Credencial is for pilgrims who are walking, cycling or on horseback to use as proof of their pilgrim status and to provide a record of their Pilgrimage. Using the Credencial / Record Many people like to have their records stamped at their starting point. Local churches, the Spanish Embassy...

www.afotc.org

The page of the Australian Friends of the Camino that gives details about how to receive their credencial.
I'm assuming this is currently working, but perhpas an Aussie member of the forum can confirm?

 

[TaraWalks]

It might not be aesthetically what you’re looking for; but you could collect sellos on plan paper and affix them to a credencial when you can pick one up? Have you any blank pages on previous credenciales which you could use ? I always present a much taped-together document which contains at least one real credencial when I get to Santiago.

That’s a good idea!
Thanks

 

[TaraWalks]

PS. Tara I just remembered that the tourist office in Hondarribia, opposite the Parador, has Camino related things, and possibly a credenciale.

The way of Saint James | Hondarribia Irun Turismoa

Discovering this region as a pilgrim or visitor is to feel the steps which have traced the Way throughout history. […]

www.bidasoaturismo.com

How are you arriving to Hondarribia? If by train from France, you could get a credenciale in Bayonne

Thankyou for your replies
We are travelling to Hendaye via train, walking to the Hendaye decathlon to grab a pole each and then getting the ferry to Hondarribia, hence trying to find a credencial there. If all else fails I could do the blank paper thing or chase one up in Irún

 

[TaraWalks]

Pilgrim Credencial - Australian Friends of the Camino

The Credencial is for pilgrims who are walking, cycling or on horseback to use as proof of their pilgrim status and to provide a record of their Pilgrimage. Using the Credencial / Record Many people like to have their records stamped at their starting point. Local churches, the Spanish Embassy...

www.afotc.org

The page of the Australian Friends of the Camino that gives details about how to receive their credencial.
I'm assuming this is currently working, but perhpas an Aussie member of the forum can confirm?

Thanks for the tip. I’d forgotten about this. I had one of their Caminos for my 2016 CF. It’s another option.

 

[Guateboston]

I believe convento de capuchinos in Hondarribia has them. Good choice starting there. Town in beautiful.

 

[TaraWalks]

I believe convento de capuchinos in Hondarribia has them. Good choice starting there. Town in beautiful.

Thankyou!