Is this a real big problem? I'm okay with maybe losing the bed race to albergues but is it possible to be stuck without a bed at all? I imagine that there are usually other options (price hostels, hotels etc) available albeit more expensive
This will be my first camino so I'm not sure what my capabilities are. Right now I'm following the stages set by various guides that put the whole thing at about 33 days but if I can walk more some days I wouldn't be opposed to it.
Thank you all for your input. Part of the consideration was assuming that there wouldn't really be much of a camino family on the norte? On other threads I've read that there's very few people on the norte to begin with.
C clearly and anamiri, thank you for your responses! I think you're right and missing out on some of the nicer views doesn't outweigh the benefits of having one continuous camino experience. I will be starting from Bilbao as originally planned.
Hi all,
I will be walking the camino del norte in august 2021 (fingers crossed) in 28 days. I was planning on starting on Bilbao and doing the entire thing from there, however I have read that the first stages from Irun are very beautiful. Would it be better to start from Irun and skip a few...
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