We start from Irún on the 23rd and are walking into Hondarribia as it's such a short distance from Irún. We are walking into Irún from the San Sebastian airport after we land.
I didn't know about any ferry, and won't be taking it . But, how much shorter do you think it will be?
I'm starting the Camino Norte on 28th August from Irun but I'm wondering what's the best way to get to Hondarribia (where I plan to follow the coastal GR route). I can see there is a ferry from Hendaye which might might save me a few kms but does anyone have any experience of how often this ferry runs and what time it starts? Its going to be a fairly long day to San Sebastian so I want to start as early as I can.
Good Morning Vaughan
I have taken the ferry but not as a pilgrim.On my way back from Santiago I stayed in Hendaye .I have walked the Norte several times and always passed through Irun.
As a tourist I wanted to see Hondarribia and I walked along the beach in Hendaye to the ferry which is at the far end of the beach.It is some distance from the Railway Station.
If you want to save time you should walk over the bridge ,which is close to Hendaye railway station, to Irun.
In my opinion you would gain nothing time wise by taking the ferry.
I don't know the ferry times I'm sure you will find them by a search on the internet.
Buen Camino.