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    Cadavedo food heaven

    Cadavedo - I’m in food heaven. If you’re coming through Cadavedo please try El Casino for your evening meal. It may look like the usual Asturias bar but the food is amazing. They source everything locally and the dishes are superb. We shared a hamburger and the salad with blueberries. Then a...
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    Accommodation Santander

    Any recommended affordable accommodation in Santander?
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    Alternate route after Castro Urdiales

    Hi all I’ve read there’s a coastal alternative from Pontarron de Guriezo ( after Castro Urdiales). I see it in the wise pilgrim book but there’s no alternate shown on the app. Any ideas about this route? Is it well marked? Is it worthwhile? And how far would it be from Castro to: A) Liendo...
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    Albergue Castro Urdiales

    I’ll be in Castro Urdiales in a few days. Is the donativo alberque operating at the moment? Thanks
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    Albergue at Helgueras

    Hi all I’ll be in Helgueras on 17 June. Anyone know if the Albergue Noja Aventuras is open? Or recommend reasonable accommodation in Noja? Thanks
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    Meals in Bolibar

    I’ll be in Bolibar on Saturday night. I have accommodation but don’t know if there is anywhere there to purchase dinner. Can anyone advise please? Thanks
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    Irun Alberque Peregrinos Jakobi Irun

    Hi I arrive in Irun around 6pm to 6.30pm this Sunday 4 June I plan to stay at the donativo Alberque Peregrinos Jakobi. Anyone had recent experience about whether it has been full? If there’s a risk of no bed should I book somewhere elsewhere ( I’d prefer not too due to cost) Thanks
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    Accommodation Pasajes San Juan

    How busy is it early on on the trail at the moment? Starting from Irun next Tuesday 6 June and plan to stay at Pasajes San Juan. Seeking an update about bed available at the Alberque. I’ll start walking early but not want to have rush this beautiful section.
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    Pasajes San Juan accommodation

    Hi all A friend and I start from Irun in 6 June. We’re planning to stay at the alberque in Pasajes San Juan. However a recent post indicates there has been large numbers (30 or more ) starting on a single day from Irun. There are only 14 beds at the alberque. Can anyone who is on the trail at...
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    Albergue Pasajes San Juan

    Hi Is the Alberque at Pasajes San Juan open.?
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    Cost to Mail luggage

    Hi all I start from Irun on 6 June and plan to send my main luggage on to Casa Ivan for collection at the end. I’m guessing my case will be around 15 kg. Has anyone any idea of the Correos cost to send it to Casa Ivan? I could use the Correos pilgrims system but prefer to have more flexibility...
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    San Martin Hostel,Orio

    Hi all I’m walking with another from Irun in early June. I see the San Martin Hostel in Orio is temporarily closed due to a sad death. Does anyone have any intelligence about whether it’s expected to reopen for the 2023 season? Thanks
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    Zumaia Convent San Jose

    Has anyone stayed at the Convento San Jose in Zumaia? I see it’s not on Buen Camino App or Gronze, only in the Wisepilgrim app. So wondering if it’s still open ( in the season) or if it has permanently closed. That said I see it’s a municipal donativo.
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    Igeldo accommodation

    Hi all Has anyone stayed in a bungalow at the Igeldo camp ground between San Sebastián and Orio? If so are they reasonably priced? It’s closed at the moment until May due to renovations. I want to do shorter stages for the first 4 days or so but finding accommodation in between main stages...
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    Booking Accommodation in Irun for Early June: Tips and Recommendations

    Hi A friend and I start from Irun on 6 June this year. I’m trying to book accommodation for the first few days but see many places don’t open until April 1. And also I see that the Igueldo campsite is closed for renovations until 15 May. Nonetheless I’ve emailed or Whatsapp’d a few places to...
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    Accommodation options for starting from Irun on 6th April

    Hi all Planning to start from Irun on 6 April. Does anyone know if the Alberque at Pasajes de San Juan ( Hospital de Peregrinos Santa Ana) is still open ? And is it open at that time? And any feedback on accommodation in April generally is welcome! Also happy to connecting with others...
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    Easter accommodation

    I plan to walk the Norte in starting around Easter in April 23. I’m happy to stay in a range of accommodation eg pensiones? cheap hotels, Alberques etc as will be sharing cost with a friend. We could book ahead if needed Is there likely to be challenges getting accommodation over the Easter...
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    Hi Vis vests

    Hi all I’m walking the Frances from 6 September and wondering if it’s required to wear a high visibility vest on roads? As I have a high visibility pack cover would this be enough?
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    Shuttle Biarritz to St Jean

    I’m arriving in Biarritz from London at 15.35 on Wednesday 5 September. I planned to get the Express Bourricot shuttle to St Jean Pied de Port but at the moment I’m the only person so it’s expensive. Is there another way to get from Biarritz to St Jean? Or normally will many more book closer to...
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    Training partner Melbourne Australia

    I’m walking the Camino Frances from about 8 September and starting to train now. I live close to Melbourne Australia so if anyone is looking for a training partner I’d be happy to have company

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