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  1. Lirsy

    Hostals open?

    Most of the albergues are open. As an exception, many municipal and parish albergues remain closed (I was told this is to avoid competing with private albergues on days with low numbers of pilgrims). I have just returned from the Camino Portugues. Absolutelly not any problem finding albergue...
  2. Lirsy

    LIVE from the Camino First pilgrims

    Today I spoke to another pilgrim, a French lady. She told me that she met about 10 pilgrims at each albergue. 90% European 10% other continents. 50-60% Spanish, 40-50% other countries. Regarding the pilgrim dinner, she told me that most of the albergues that normally organize a pilgrim dinner...
  3. Lirsy

    Walking the Camino del Norte - Mid September - Am I too optimistic?

    Hi!! I live roughtly in the middle of the Camino del Norte. Several days ago I saw the first pilgrims crossing my city. I asked them how many pilgrims they found in the albergues every night and what the state of the albergues is like. They told me that they were like 6/7 pilgrims in the...
  4. Lirsy

    LIVE from the Camino First pilgrims

    I saw today the first two groups of pilgrims crossing my hometown. One group of two and one of four. I asked them how many pilgrims were on the way and how about the albergues. They told me that there were between 4 and 6 pilgrims in the albergue and that most of the albergues were open. Not...
  5. Lirsy

    new finish to norte

    I walked the CN in July and, as I was afraid of joining the CF, I took a detour just after Boimorto. That led me directly to Lavacolla. The entire camino was perfectly marked.
  6. Lirsy

    Which Camino in August?

    This was the reason I was a little more focused in the Primitivo than in Norte. I love both of them, with a preference for Primitivo - I have to recognize it! ;) The combination Primitivo + Salvador gives some 16/18 days Camino, with nice temperature and far from the turistic areas.
  7. Lirsy

    Which Camino in August?

    I would probably take a day off in Bilbao to see the city, take the bus to Oviedo and start the Camino Primitivo in Oviedo. If, once in Santiago, you want to extend the Camino a bit, then you can go to Fisterra. You can also go directly to Santander and start the Camino del Norte in Santander...
  8. Lirsy

    Ideal Time of Year for Camino de Norte

    I would say that the best start dates could be between the end of April and the beginning of July. That means that you will arrive to Santiago between the end of May and the beginning of August. Not too hot, not too cold, a lot of day light ... In the Norte, be always prepared for some rainy...
  9. Lirsy

    Quit again. Maybe for good.

    The track is exactelly in this link: https://www.rayyrosa.com/tracks Choose the file next to: TRACK COMPLETO DEL CAMINO DEL NORTE
  10. Lirsy

    Quit again. Maybe for good.

    I am sorry to hear that you have problems. You can take the track from Rayyrosa (https://www.rayyrosa.com/) and to download it to your mobile. It is not normal that you don´t find other pilgrims. Normally, at this season, it has to be crowded or near crowded.:confused: If you want to take...
  11. Lirsy

    How well is The Norte marked?

    In principle, it is quite well marked. Anyhow, just in case, I always put in my cell phone the track of the Camino. You can find the tracks in rayyrosa website (https://www.rayyrosa.com/camino-del-norte) Buen Camino & Ultreia!!
  12. Lirsy

    Del Norte y Primitivo

    You can find the tracks in rayyrosa website. Also in wikilock. As guide I just use bronze.
  13. Lirsy

    Is the camino del Norte in August a terrible idea?

    I would say that it is a good idea. It will be more crowded that the Primitivo, but still acceptable. Anyhow, if you decide to take the Primitivo and the Primitivo looks to you a little too short, you can start in Leon and do the "Camino del Salvador" up to Oviedo and the Primitivo from Oviedo...
  14. Lirsy

    SIM Card El Camino del Norte and El Camino Primitivo

    Hi Susan!! Nice election of Camino! I am sure you will enjoy it a lot!! You will find lots of shops with mobiles. Just to mention one with most main brands: The Phone House C/ Almirante Arizmendi, 9 Teléfono: +34 943090278 Buen Camino & Ultreia!!
  15. Lirsy

    Only 14 days to walk on the Norte (sadly) - which section would you recommend?

    By the middle of May, it has to be OK. I would say that between Easter and November it is Ok at ant time.
  16. Lirsy

    Only 14 days to walk on the Norte (sadly) - which section would you recommend?

    I would walk the Camino Primitivo. You have direct bus from Bilbao to Oviedo.
  17. Lirsy

    First timer! Any advice?

    The starting point depends in how much time you have. If you have the time (33/35 days) I would start in Irun. Here you have a link to Gronze-Camino del Norte: https://www.gronze.com/camino-norte. I would take the way from Irun to Villaviciosa and from there to Oviedo. Once in Oviedo, you can...
  18. Lirsy

    Why you should not walk the Camino del Norte (or at least not until you have read this post!)

    Don forget Oviedo. It is an Spanish saying that says "Quien va a Santiago y no al Salvador, visita al criado y deja al Señor". Translated it could be something like "Who goes to Santiago and not the Savior, visits the servant and leaves the Lord". Buen Camino & Ultreia!!
  19. Lirsy

    Norte with kids

    In San Sebastian you can find all the stuff you might need. Just to mention one shop, you have there Decathlon www.decathlon.es which is quite inexpensive and they have all the materials you need. For sure you will find a lot of alternatives to this shop. Basically you will find buses all along...
  20. Lirsy

    Norte with kids

    Being four and with kids, booking will be a must, but you can book just the day before, you won´t have any problem. The Camino del Norte joints the Frances in Arzua, just 40 km before you reach Santiago. Even you can take a detour in Boimorto and totally avoid the Frances. I would take the...

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