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Pendules is between Colombres and Llanes. There is a very scenic route variation along the cliffs with a blow hole (if the tide is right) which leads to Pendules. Check Gronze.com.
In 2019, I stopped at Albergue Andiketze in Olabe. It didn’t open till 3.00 but there was a nice bar where I had lunch on a balcony just down the hill. It was one of my favourite albergues. The evening meal and breakfast were very good. There is a large balcony with great views - good photo on...
A short day out of Santillana is to Cobreces. There is asphalt. I walked in May on a cold, wet and windy day and stopped at El Pino albergue in Cobreces, at the start of the village. One of the best albergues on Del Norte - wonderful hospitalero, a beautiful view and ironed sheets! Stop at St...
Walked the Del Norte in May/June this year. Found it tough at times but that was due to starting with injuries and wet days. As you will read, the walking after Bilbao becomes easier. Bilbao is worth two nights. Stayed in the old town. Plaza Nueva is lined with tapas bars. I tried to prove you...
Reply from an Australian. If you fly into CDG in Paris, you can get a train to Hendaye on the border. Then a very short walk to the local train station where you can purchase a ticket to Irun. If you arrive early morning you can be in Irun late afternoon. The train ticket office at CDG is very...
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