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    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?

    I also agree with this. I am finding my most restful, peaceful times when I have a little extra time at a casa rural. Intxauspe landetxea in Markina is very lovely and has private rooms (while being in easy proximity to a town with cafes and groceries) as well as Agote Aundi in Askizu (though I...
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    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?

    If you're interested in Basque culture and history, Gernika is a great place to spend a day. I had a long morning there and visited Cultural center with the “Gernika tree” as well as the Peace museum. Both were very good
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    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    I actually haven’t been yet myself, but it’s highly regarded among pilgrims - called Monasterio de Zenarruza. It’s 7.4km past Markina-Xemein, phone number +34 946 164 179, has 20 beds and does not take reservations.
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    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    I’m on the Norte now and also finding that Gronze is not 100% accurate on which albergues are open currently. Between the Wise Pilgrim guidebook, Gronze, and Google reviews, I’m piece-mealing what is available. I double check especially if there's a place I would really rather stop at
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    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    If you’ve never been to San Sebastian, I highly recommend it. I’m here now! You'll also stay in Basque country if you head east from Bilbao instead of West. I havent walked the route yet, but based on what I’m reading and finding, it seems to be a great place for mountains and coastline...
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon

    Hey Lauren!! Nice to “meet” you! I don't have Instagram, but I would be glad to find you on the Camino if somehow our journeys intersect. I figure I may be regularly behind you as I won't be leaving San Sebastian until 3 days after you, but perhaps it will happen for one reason or another!
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon

    Oh that is very sad. Prayers for their family
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon

    Oh thats actually encouraging that the alpistina route is shorter!! I’d assumed it was longer. 24km with some decent elevation gains still feels pretty intimidating for a first day 🫣 I’m curious if the benefit of leaving most of my gear in the airbnb will be worth it to not take the other...
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon

    This is helpful thank you
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    Anyone know if Albergue San Martin in Orio will be open soon

    My name is Lauren and I’m planning my first camino and have decided on del Norte. I have just over a month to walk with my plane landing in Madrid April 13 and leaving May 23. This forum has been very helpful in getting me started and helping to navigate all the decisions. That said I am trying...

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