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I do think these reviews serve a purpose to alert people with similar tastes and needs that this may not be the place for them. It makes me want to stay there more.
I can recommend Albergue Izarbide, which is about 5 km past Deba. They take reservations via phone or WhatsApp.
https://izarbideaterpetxea.wixsite.com/izarbide/en
I stayed there in 2018 and again last year. It's a nice place to stay, with a good communal dinner. Last year they didn't respond to my WhatsApp message, but I was able to reserve via email. There website wasn't working then or now.
In perusing Gronze for places to stay in Markina and I noted that 1 of the 2 options (Hostel-Rural House Intxauspe) temporarily closed. Emailed them and will share any updates.
Thanks for the suggestion, yes, have utilized Gronze's suggestions and that's how I learned of the multiple day stay requirement for a number of places.
I am planning to walk the Norte beginning in mid-August thru September. While the timing lines up with another trip, its also right in the middle of holiday season for Spaniards. Starting to get a little worried about availability of...
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