I arrived at lunchtime and immediately went out to check on the local geology. I have to say that I found it mind-boggling.
That’s the local beach on the left. And behold! The flysch. This is the stuff that you walk over on the descent to...
This post it's full of knowledge, I just came back, left in Unquera and Yes, it's tougher than CF but it's manageable, steep climbs and descends, with rain it's really muddy like the ascend from Deba. Next year planning to do shorter distances...
My husband and I completed the Del Norte last Fall 2023. The first 2-3 days from Irun to SanSebastian and beyond were tough. Steep climbs and descents. It was very warm on those days 80 - 85 degrees. Though we are reasonably active and fit 71...
You can also divide these stages to make them shorter and more enjoyable. Both times that I walked the Notre I stayed in Pasai rather than continuing to San Sebastián. The next day I only walked to San Sebastián and arrived early so that I...
Lots of posters have already said lots that I would say myself.
I would add: look out for the descent into Markina ESPECIALLY if it’s been raining. I’m not nervous about descents but boy was I pleased when I saw the end of the dratted thing. I...
I walked the Norte in 2022. The section from SS to Bilbao has variety. Some segments have rough trail i.e. stones, irregular surfaces. Some is road walking. There are steep ascents leaving SS. Steep descents as you enter Zarautz, Deba and Bilbao...
I've seen a lot of posts about etiquette generally and after 3 Camino's I've spent a fair number of nights in albergues so, I'd like to focus on light/noise etiquette in albergues. Remembering that these rooms are shared spaces, it's...
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