1) Spring. The days get longer instead of shorter.
2) I've heard somewhere that the norte has the most road walking. I don't really notice. Always take the right turn when faced with alternative paths to choose.
3) oh the first few days for sure. like its touristy. I've seen hostels for like...
Nah, not so bad. It is kinda nice I think whenever I've been there. But, ANYTIME anyone is walking out of or into a big city it is not ideal. Well, Logrono is pretty nice. (but that's an entirely different camino altogether).
Ok, one more thing. You can bypass the "inner city" walking in Bilbao by just following the river after you cross it. Then you cross it again to the other side on the "curvy" bridge. I think its the
Euskalduna Bridge... and I'm sorry for the bold font but I can't seem to change it.
I know the question was not meant for me but I like the "river route" out of Bilbao. Over the last few years the bike path has been improved. It's fine. There is some sidewalk walking next to motorcycle repair shops and car dealerships when the bike path goes away. But then you get to take The...
I've never actually stayed in Santander. I take the ferry and then just walk straight through it. I tend to walk until Boo. I think that's what it's called (de Pielagos). The walk is not so pretty, but whatever. Nice albergue there. The lady can be grouchy, But always a good time had for all.
It's always an incognito thing. I've met friends, that camp along the way... I haven't. But the cool thing about the norte is there are showers at the beach... sometimes. Other times friends asked albergues if they could just use their facilities for a lesser price (not staying there). In the...
For whatever you need Decathlon is like Spain's (&France's?) version of REI I think. But it is WAAAY less expensive. It's like a candy store for me. Quality?... not hard core but good enough for the price...
EDIT: Another option I have used on occasion is amazon.es. You can use your USA prime...
3 day itinerary: Castro -> Laredo -> Guemes -> Santander
4 day Itinerary: Pobena -> Castro -> Laredo -> Guemes -> Santander
The nice thing about ending up in Santander is it's a big city, so I imagine public transport options going back to Bilbao from there will be more convenient than ending...
The walk out of Portugalete is only along a busy highway for like 3 km (or so). Then it's along a bike path all the way to La Arena.
I would hate to miss the Vizcaya elevated bridge, but I wouldn't waste a walking day (sorta industrial along the river) getting there with such a limited...
Greetings from Ribadeo. It chilled out a bit for me too after Gijon this time around. I personally like the ratio of perigrinos to beautiful landscapes on the Norte. The weather has been FANTASTIC IMO on this walk too. I find that the communal aspect of most of my caminos really depends on the...
Yah, I guess i am more concerned at the ATM. Maybe I just don't notice it, or I forget (i'd always choose Euros0. I mean it's been almost 3 months since I was there.
Don't mean to nitpick, but most likely this refers to Debit card transactions, and is sound advice. I swear when I use my CC i've never been asked to choose the currency. I could be totally wrong.
On that day I usually end up staying at el haya, it's a little past Pobena. Specifically at the truck stop/ biker/ travel motel. Although it has very little "camino character", I've always rather enjoyed it. I typically book 2 or 3 days in advance in general, although be aware of holidays and...
= cooler. More forever friends met on the Norte than any other route. But still, I have forever friends from the CF too. I'll prolly find myself in SJPdP again in October after my Sept trip along the coast. November is still up in the air.
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