• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. Michael Mattalo

    5 “Unproven” Facts About Norte

    Here are my “unproven” thoughts about the Camino Norte … just for fun (somewhat): 1. There is not one square meter of flat land in northern Spain. Nowhere, nada, don’t even try to look. 2. When the weather forecast suggests a 20% chance of rain, they really mean there is a 90% certainty it will...
  2. Michael Mattalo

    Path at Sanctuario de Guadalupe Closed

    LOL … I meant bear left but beers sounds way better :-)
  3. Michael Mattalo

    Path at Sanctuario de Guadalupe Closed

    Yes, you take the detour to the left, climb through the brush to the low route, turn right (double back) until you get to the fork. Chose not to do that today as the weather was not great so not many views for the extra effort.
  4. Michael Mattalo

    Path at Sanctuario de Guadalupe Closed

    Peregrinos please note: the main path is closed today by authorities. Beer to the left after the church to head to San Sebastián
  5. Michael Mattalo

    Well … this is an interesting start …

    Overnight flight from Toronto to Madrid last night … took the 16:00 Iberia flight to San Sebastián. Well … after two aborted landings due to weather, we landed in Bilbao … now on a bus to San Sebastián (Irun) … yes the Camino always provides … but it can also throw some things your way to deal...
  6. Michael Mattalo

    Accommodation at the beginning of the Norte

    I have to be disciplined and spend one night in San Sebastián … or I may never leave and just eat for 40 nights and fly to Santiago :-)
  7. Michael Mattalo

    Accommodation at the beginning of the Norte

    Not sure if anyone else replied but also check the timing of the Tour de France as I read that the route is near / through that area sometime around June/July. Can’t find the details right now. Hope that helps.
  8. Michael Mattalo

    Credencial in Irun

    My apologies if this has been answered but I cannot seem to find an answer on the forum. Where may I get my credencial in Irun if arriving later in the day. My flight lands at 17:15 on May 9. Thank you.
  9. Michael Mattalo

    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    Thank yo Thank you. A very helpful explanation. Yes, perhaps we will see each other along the way. Buen Camino.
  10. Michael Mattalo

    Suggestions Please: Baamonde -> Sobrado dos Monxes -> Arzua

    Good morning. I've been looking at routing options and accommodation using Gronze between these three stops along Norte. I can't seem to match a route and accommodation for the dates I plan to be there (June 14-17 roughly) either via Monxes or via As Cruzes. I am now considering skipping Sobrado...
  11. Michael Mattalo

    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    On booking dot com. If you look at map view. You can see the accommodations (they have in their site) that show full.
  12. Michael Mattalo

    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    I begin Norte from Irun on May 10 and have been booking accommodation thru booking dot com. I’ve noticed that in most places, a lot of the accommodation is full … not sure what that means in terms of actual numbers, but I was somewhat surprised just how many places are fully booked.
  13. Michael Mattalo

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Thank you. This is very helpful. Is there an app specifically in need to use for wikiloc? Thank you and blessings.
  14. Michael Mattalo

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    HELP! LOL! I have now gone back to my computer 5 times trying to add your amazing recommendations for alternatives to the initial route I planned via Gronze. I am having a very difficult time finding the paths you highlight above with distance and routes and whether this adjusts my destination...
  15. Michael Mattalo

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Thank you so much for this. Having walked Frances and Portuguese (from Lisboa), I am looking to avoid as much asphalt as possible even if making the walk a bit longer. This is an excellent resource and very well explained. Thank you. Buen Camino.
  16. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack transfer along Norte - September 2022

    Okay, another option as well. Thank you! Michael
  17. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack transfer along Norte - September 2022

    Awesome thank you.
  18. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack transfer along Norte - September 2022

    Thank you very much.
  19. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack transfer along Norte - September 2022

    Awesome. Thank you.
  20. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack transfer along Norte - September 2022

    Good evening fellow peregrinos. My apologies if I am repeating a post that has already been answered but I have searched the site without any answer. I was to walk Norte in autumn 2020, but COVID did a number on that, I am now looking to walk in Aug/Sep 2022 and would love my bride of 38 years...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top