Starting the Camino del Norte in Irun on August 25th

[NickJM]

Hi, Looking forward to starting out from Irun on Wednesday morning and meeting fellow walkers out there.

 

[Former member 56625]

Hi there we are planning to start in Irún, Aug 31 so a bit behind you. How is the situation with accomodation and reservations. Are you having any trouble finding accomodation/ having to book well ahead?
Thanks

 

[NickJM]

Hi there, E du P B. I'm breaking my camino into approx 18-20k daily stages so not quite sticking to the normal stage-by-stage stopping points but I have had no problems in booking - a mix of contacting places directly, booking.com and AirBnB. Several places were full in San Sebastian (it's that time of the year) but the rest has been easy. Good luck, Nick

 

[Former member 56625]

Hi there, E du P B. I'm breaking my camino into approx 18-20k daily stages so not quite sticking to the normal stage-by-stage stopping points but I have had no problems in booking - a mix of contacting places directly, booking.com and AirBnB. Several places were full in San Sebastian (it's that time of the year) but the rest has been easy. Good luck, Nick

Hi Nick, thanks for the info great to know, buen camino.
Cheers Eli.

 

[Donny Camino]

We are from Canada. We started the Norte from Biarritz on Aug 24...walked to St Jean de Luz...then to Irun....we are now in Bilbao for 2 nights. We have done the full Frances (2016) and full Portugues (2019) ..this one is the toughest. As long as you have good knees and feet...it is strenuous. Up and down all day. We use Caminoways service so our lodgings are all pre-booked...we hear others are having hard time finding accomodations in albergues. The scenery is fantastic...not too many other pilgrims..we have seen perhaps a few dozen only...so it's quiet and peaceful. The route is well way-marked. Masks required in all hotels and bars....until you sit down and eat/drink. We going all the way to Santiago and after that to Finnisterre

 

[Donny Camino]

I meant we stared on Aug 14 above in Biarriz. OOPS

 

[keith duke scott]

Hi, Looking forward to starting out from Irun on Wednesday morning and meeting fellow walkers out there.

Be prepared for weeks of gorgeous costal views, the best beaches I have ever seen and lots of animals. Buen camino