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    Ruta Do Mar

    Setting off from Gijon on 18th April, should leave Ribadeo on the 24th. Hopefully into SdC on the 8th May. Its my intention to upload each day's walk onto Wikiloc. Thanks for the help. Chris.
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    Ruta Do Mar

    That worked, thanks Jim. Some great pics.
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Hi Jim, I've virtually got the walk planned and booked. Olivia in Viveiro has been very helpful. I have Wikiloks Premium but get no results found when I place jjimknol49 in the search filter. Am I putting the right code in? Thanks, Chris
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Thanks Sara, plenty of food for thought watching your video. I also watched your VdlP video after I'd walked that Camino. Good memories.
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Thanks so much for this information, especially the Dave Whitson link. In fact, thanks to all who have supplied info and helped. The planning continues. Chris.
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Hi Jim. Thanks for the comprehensive reply. I've made a list of the sites you mentioned. The churches were already on it but I'll detour to the light houses. I think you must have taken the Cantabrico from Viveiro to Ortigeira rather than the RdM. I'll make sure I make time for that. I use...
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Hi David, thanks for the link. Unfortunately my extremely limited Spanish doesn't stretch to translating this document and my limited IT skills can't discern a way to translate. The penny has just dropped who you are. More than happy to share travelling time if you are up for it. I'll message...
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    Ruta Do Mar

    I’m looking for some help re the Ruta do Mar. Last year, 2022, I completed the Camino del Norte from Irun to Gijon. Next year, 2024, I hope to complete the second phase to SdC. Probably mid April to Mid May ish. Rather than walk the traditional, well-trodden routes, I’m looking to walk the CdN...
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    Get to Know the Camino del Mar

    Thanks for the information. I'm hoping to walk this in April / May 2024. I'll add this to my "CdM research" file. Accommodation appears to be the main issue. Did you book ahead or wing it? The latter is my preferred way of walking.
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    Recommendations for “not to be missed” & “ok to skip”

    In response to your original query I would definitely undertake the Zarautz to Deba section, but take the detour through the Basque Coast Geopark, famous for its geological Flysch deposits. One of the most stunning coastal scenes I have encountered. It's a long day with some tough ascents so...
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    Recommendations for “not to be missed” & “ok to skip”

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    Bed bugs - Santander

    Totally agree. I stayed in this albergue in early May. Yes, it is tired, cramped and good do with a spring clean. However, the hospitalero in place was extremely helpful and friendly. He provided us with fruit to eat on arrival and then did all our washing whilst we went out to find something to...
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    Camino Norte

    Apologies if this appears twice. I'm an IT luddite and don't think my first attempt went. Basically, walked Irun to Gijon 3 weeks ago. Accommodation issues in Deba, Gurnika and Ribadisella. Hopefully these might have been resolved by now. Just check before you walk to these places. Top tip, take...
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    Must stop places VdlP

    I loved the setting. The gate has 4 arches, 2 north south and 2 east west. It was an old Roman trading site. If required, the are toilets and a vending machine dispensing cold drinks if you turn right at the arch and walk through the remaining ruins. Shelter out of the sun for a food stop!
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    Must stop places VdlP

    Like many on this thread I loved the VdlP. I walked it this time last year and will walk it again someday. One place I would recommend is make the effort to get to is Caparra, if just for the photo opportunity at the Caparra Arch. For me bypassing Caparra would be like bypassing the Cruz de...
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