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  1. Miki Goldie

    Need Help / Advice on Accommodation in San Sebastian and Northern Route

    ...Finished the del Norte on May 23rd and stayed in San Sebastian at the youth hostel on the outer edge of town, oldies permitted to stay, on April 14th for €23. It was lovely and clean, with kitchen, and i think its got a lot of beds. San Sebastian is a very popular tourist destination so I...
  2. Vacajoe

    Alternative routes - maps?

    Very very strong points. While the CdN has plenty of road walking, the alternatives in the off-season can be unsupported and often unwalkable (mud, water, forestry works). Not saying to not try them, just be prepared by carrying adequate supplies and allowing additional time for your distances.
  3. G

    Alternative routes - maps?

    I walked the del Norte in March-April this year. Some possible concerns for you to consider as you are choosing routes: - the trail routes are usually not just longer but also have significantly more ascent/descent. - del Norte trails are often quite rugged, with uneven surfaces and made of...
  4. Camino Chrissy

    Albergue In Muros De Nalon

    In late April 2023 we took the bus to Cudillero for a large part of the day, then walked from there to Soto de Luna and stayed at Hostal Paulina where we had a reservation. The side trip to Cudillero was one of the highlights of this half of the Norte for me.
  5. Vacajoe

    LIVE from the Camino Counting pilgrims on the Norte AGAIN

    ...to meet you (I was #3 for the day!). “Celebrity” sightings on the Norte are rare! 😎. Arrived in Llanes and am shocked By the low numbers of pilgrims - I think I finally outpaced the crowd that started late April in Irun! More more pleasant to not be in a huge wave of folks looking for beds.
  6. Umwandert

    LIVE from the Camino Counting pilgrims on the Norte AGAIN

    ...a pilgrim version of my favorite Sesame Street character, Count von Count (unfortunately without the cape and thunder). I start next week, on April 30 directly at Asturias airport, from there it's only a few hundred meters to the camino. In about two weeks I'll be walking comfortably east to...
  7. M

    Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte

    Thanks Tom, i'll take your advice.
  8. peregrino_tom

    Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte

    Hi Mark Irun to Bilbao is likely to provide a few of the muddiest sections, as we experienced March/April a few years ago. A couple of times we stopped and scratched our heads, working out how to get through a section, but that was all. There's still going to be a lot of asphalt and...
  9. P

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Thanx 🙏 @peregrina2000 and everyone else for these alternative routes. I will try (some) of them on my journey. Starting 3 April from Irun. Buen Camino Pieter
  10. Miopetaurista

    Del Norte

    Hi Milena, Thank you for sharing your experience. I will definitely take it into consideration. I wrote you in my mind, if I can catch up, we will meet and you may recognize me from my ginger hair :) Mel
  11. MilenaS

    Del Norte

    I am starting from Bilbao on the 25th of April. You will probably catch up to me since I am going slow :-) My experience from my previous caminos is that it is not that bad when it rains. It is part of the deal. I am trying to be flexible and not plan too much ahead so that I can maybe make it...
  12. D

    Del Norte

    We walked the Norte route, from Irun to Santiago, in 2019. Because it’s a coastal trek, I’d be prepared for rain year-round. No need to worry! It’s part of the journey/adventure, and I’m sure you’ll have a warm, dry place each evening. Take a poncho or rain jacket, and a cover for your pack. A...
  13. Miopetaurista

    Del Norte

    Hi everyone, I am planing Camino del Norte only the part (for this year) from Irun to Santander. I will start on the 25th of April. It will be my first Camino walk and I am a bit worrying about the weather. I heard that it is one of the most rainy time and I am wondering how much can affect my...
  14. S

    Salinas on the Camino Norte - when was route changed?

    Ah, good to know. I'm walking in late April/May/early June and will send updates, if that's helpful. I'm slightly terrified of all the route changes (and have made note of many of them), but will try to stay upbeat~!
  15. M

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Im starting on 23 April so you will be a few weeks ahead of me. Please keep us updated on your progress.
  16. T

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Mark we may see you there. My wife and I are leaving Bordeaux on 27th March to walk down coast of France then to Irun so likely start about 3 April on the Norte.
  17. peregrina2000

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Hi, Rafael, I am sorry not to have seen this earlier. Since I haven’t been there, I really can’t give you an answer, but I don’t think there has been any effort made to take people off the official camino to the coast, so I would definitely have GPS. There are also parts of some of the...
  18. Lexicos

    Accommodations. Need to bk in advance?

    At that time of year I'd say you could wing it. I often don't book ahead even in busy times and I've never been left out in the cold! If you have a healthy budget it's even easier of course, if pilgrim accommodation is full, which is unlikely.
  19. F

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Hi Laurie, I'll be doing the Norte in the middle of next month April. Do you think that after 7 years since you did it that one can find their way to and from the coast OR a GPS is a must? Thank you!
  20. C

    Accommodations. Need to bk in advance?

    Hi. I only have 7 days and will be walking from Irun to Bilboa end of April, first week of May. Aside from booking ahead in San Sebastián and Bilbao, do I need to book in advance or will I have ample options to choose from on the ground when I arrive. In other words, can I wing at this time...

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