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  1. Niels

    Following the coast from Santander to Boo

    Follow the coastline. I did follow the coast to Isla Virgén del Mar, and then went straight south to Santa Bezana del Cruz. But I think, you may go even further along the coast - which is recommendable - and still heading south to Santa Bezana. In this town, there was one of the most amazing...
  2. Niels

    Is San Sebastian to Bilbao a good place to start? Picturesque?

    You'll miss the alpinist track along the ridge of Jaizkiebel, which probably is the most stunning view on the del Norte.
  3. Niels

    Following the coast from Santander to Boo

    I did follow the coast and turned inland through Liencres. Admittedly, I caught a bus here to avoid the road to get to Santa Cruz de Bezana. Alternatively, you may walk to Santa Cruz from Soto de la Mariña. Great walk from Santander to Liencres for me.
  4. Niels

    Following the coast from Santander to Boo

    Walking the coast from Santander, the best option to me gotta be the magnificent albergue in Santa Cruz de Bezana. It's definitely one of the best on del Norte, and it's right between Soto de la Mariña and Boo.
  5. Niels

    Stages from Bilbao

    Yes, it can probably can be done depending on your state of fitness. But I wouldn't. It is a pretty tough route. Very much up and down, and may be a bít muddy, too, at that time of the year. AND walking that long for your first day is really not adviseable except you've done that for some time...
  6. Niels

    Stages from Bilbao

    The Camino Frances is unique; Camino del Norte is unique - but they're very different. I love them both - and I have to say, I do remember if not every little spot on the first part of Camino del Norte, the most. Then I went to Camino Primitivo, which - if I have to choose one - is the most...
  7. Niels

    Where to spend first night?

    Walking from Irún, Hondarrabia's right behind the medieval wall, before you turn left to walk uphill to the beautiful church on the top. You'll have to go to Irún first though. Hondarrabia's about 4 or 5 km after Irún. You might take the small ferry from Hendaye to the harbour in Hondarrbia and...
  8. Niels

    Where to spend first night?

    Hondarribia's preferable to stay in - a good pension is Txoko Goixa or something like that. This town is dripping with atmosphere and a wonderful place to stay. No detour. Avoid Irún for the night.
  9. Niels

    Albergue in Vega de Ribadesella

    Marina is a true camino angel. When I walked the del Norte in May, I arrived in La Vega des Leces in pain around 10 am noticing a sign on the fence of a stone house welcoming pilgrims and offering breakfast with tea or coffee. I knocked upon the door, and Marina opened it, "Oh, you look like you...
  10. Niels

    Places to stay

    It's all about preferences. There is a bundle of albergues on the Way, which I wouldn't miss for the World, roughly put. Then there are lots of very nice albergues, and there are lots of not so nice ones, which could make those days memorable in the bad way! I'd try to make it a priority to...
  11. Niels

    Life's a beach!

    Just felt the need to share this pic ... having finished El Brusco in the first week of May.
  12. Niels

    Life's a beach!

    ... not to mention the beach in the cool May seawater towards Noja after a long days walk passing El Brusco! That's heaven!
  13. Niels

    Following the coast from Santander to Boo

    Agree! Wholeheartedly! Maybe the most beautiful part of the coastline of Cantabria. Although I went inland to the albergue at Santa Cruz de Bezana (one of the best albergues on the del Norte) after having seen Virgen del Mar. The walk from the island to the albergue isn't much fun though. But...
  14. Niels

    Route from Castro Urdiales to Santander

    La Casona is a true pilgrims stay. Wonderfull hospitability. Can't recommend it enough.
  15. Niels

    Albergue in Santander

    As I remember this particular albergue, it was certainly not an uplifting experience, but I didn't share yours. It wasn't the cleanest og places either. I didn't take notice of the problem of being locked up, but I agree with you. It doesn't Seem safe. As for the curfew thing, I don't agree...
  16. Niels

    Camino del Norte pics

    Back when starting my Camino in April, I was planning to do the del Norte, and continue via Camino Lebaniego through the Picos back to the del Norte and the Primitivo to Santiago. From the first couple of weeks I could tell the Lebaniego would be too hard for me at the time, so I stayed on the...
  17. Niels

    Starting walking April 19th - introducing a blog

    Now is the day … before the day. Tomorrow I’ll arive in Biarritz to start walking from Hondarribia Wednesday morning. I do plan to wite a blog along the way. In fact, I have started. The sad bit is, it is in Danish, but I’m sure the intrested reader or fellow walkers will find out a way to copy...
  18. Niels

    Words of wisdom please

    Hi again Jacquie, Hope to see you as well. I plan to to spend the day in San Sebastian - visit the church, eating pinxos etc., but go on to Orio to stay there Wednesday night. But you know, things might change. Buen Camino to see you as well
  19. Niels

    Words of wisdom please

    Starting my Camino del Norte in three days (April 19th), I know, it won't be hot, but coming from Denmark I'm not expecting it to be neither more muddy or colder, and the weather foresight proves me right. But I guess, expectations differs. However, my main concern goes with the steep ascends...
  20. Niels

    busiest towns

    I plan myself to avoid Santilliana del Mar on weekends and festitive days, as it should be full of tourists these days. In the summer, this town probably Will be a bit crowded all days. Probably a good idea to book, if possible. Buen Camino from Niels.

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