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  1. davejsy

    Illness after Orio to Zumaia on Tuesday (June 25, 2024)

    Wishing him a speedy recovery 🙏
  2. davejsy

    Tips for Bilbao to Santander

    I can't help, but I think if you do a quick search of the forum you'll find lots of useful info.
  3. davejsy

    Seeking advice re most scenic section of the Norte for a mish mash walk

    By all accounts the first week from Irun is often described as some of the most beautiful scenery, but also demanding walking on the Norte. It is a beautiful part of Spain.
  4. davejsy

    2024 El Norte to Ribadesella, possible stages.

    Well your finish point is perfect to visit the beautiful Cudillero. I've stayed many times in Oviñana (with flora my dog) which is near Cudillero and has good facilities, and has many beautiful beaches and walks nearby (Playa Vallina, then a bit further along Playa Silencio and Playa Gueirua)...
  5. davejsy

    Opposite direction!!

    Probably best downloading one of the many apps that provide a map of the route/s, and then you can just GPS it when stuck.. Otherwise you can probably tell the route in reverse by the apparently relentless number of pilgrims heading towards you.
  6. davejsy

    Can the Camino del Norte be as Magical as the Frances and Portuguese Routes for a first timer?

    @Peterexpatkiwi idea is an excellent one, and one that I am sure would give your friend a wonderful full Camino experience. Otherwise I think the first two weeks of the Frances from St JPdP is hard to beat.
  7. davejsy

    LIVE from the Camino Starting in Bilbao - a six week Camino

    I have no idea what footwear you have, but I think thick-soled trail runners probably help if there is a lot of tarmac/hard surfaces.
  8. davejsy

    LIVE from the Camino Starting in Bilbao - a six week Camino

    What cool skies!
  9. davejsy

    current (May 2024) status of albergue bed availability on CDN

    I don't think May will be better than September given the reports. Maybe if you try and start towards the end of the month it will be better. I certainly had no issue son the CF when I started 25th September last year.
  10. davejsy

    current (May 2024) status of albergue bed availability on CDN

    I would definitely second this. I haven't walked it, but it is my part of the world having spent all of my holidays around the Picos for the last 15 years. It is some of the most beautiful scenery, wild and rugged. There are a few options after to carry on and join the CF at various places I...
  11. davejsy

    LIVE from the Camino Counting pilgrims on the Norte AGAIN

    So sorry to read this @lagalag. I hope your Camino goes well and I am sure he will be with you every step of the way. Buen Camino
  12. davejsy

    Norte-San Salvador-Primitivo

    Sounds amazing to me! Some of the best of the Norte, then the beautiful mountains. If you're tight on time though just go Biarritz/Irun - Santander, still plenty more of a warm up than you should need!
  13. davejsy

    What are the most beautiful 7 days on del Norte?

    As @trecile has said, the first week seems to be the most spectacular, and also some of the hardest walking. I've not walked the Norte, but having spent many happy days around that part of NW Spain over the last 15 years it is easy to see why. You have wonderful cities/towns amongst the dramatic...
  14. davejsy

    Accessing Camino Passport in Irún

    Maybe you need to get going straight away, but if not then perhaps be mindful of your long journey from Australia and that the first week or so on the Norte which as well as being spectacularly beautiful is also very demanding physically. Be kind to your body those first few days and it will...
  15. davejsy

    Covadonga?

    Covadonga is one of the most amazing places in Spain, the chapel set into the mountain where apparently Pelayo and his men prayed before defeating the Moors is one of the most amazing things you will see. But, go not on a weekend, or any other popular time as it can get busy.
  16. davejsy

    Camino Norte Walk: Best Time and Accommodation Tips

    Well this is green Spain, so it could potentially rain A LOT, but then again it might not. It's difficult to predict, but obviously more chance of rain than later in the summer, and probably less chance than before. Not sure I've helped!
  17. davejsy

    camino del norte

    Yes I think it's been like that for a while, even late summer last year so I hope they haven't given up. The owners were from South America, a beautiful young couple who were really passionate about what they were doing there. I'll always remember the trust they showed in trusting we'd come back...
  18. davejsy

    camino del norte

    Me and my godson plus hounds were on a road trip last Easter, and stayed a few days near Hontoria (Asturias). One evening we went to this place to eat that turned out was also had an Albergue attached, and it also had this huge selection of craft beers in this very modern bar area. anyway long...
  19. davejsy

    Camino Norte

    Well maybe as opposed to skipping stages you could start further along? Bilbao would have good access, and you would miss what is often described by some as the hardest parts in the first week. The downside is that they are often described as some of the most beautiful stages also.
  20. davejsy

    Camino Norte

    It depends how fit you are and how fast you walk! But I think the average is 33 days. Some places are still cash only, but the majority will take cards - but remember it's always good to have extra cash for a tip (and don't forget Donativos). Most people would advise taking an amount of cash in...

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