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We walked the Camino del Norte in 2002, starting from Bayonne and following the coast, sometimes on foot, down to Hendaye. As we had previously passed through Irun we took the ferry from Hendaye Plage direct to Hondarrabia and spent the night there. The new town on the shore is not very...
English speakers from the United Kingdom are spoilt by the many miles of off-road walking that are available. We are used to long-distance trails that rarely require road-side walking. Asphalt is hard on the feet, especially for those not accustomed to it. However, there is another aspect...
A friend will arrive in Santander, before moving on to Aviles or beyond, where she will begin to walk the Camino del Norte. Is it possible to obtain a credencial in Santander or in Aviles? If so, where? If not, any suggestions?
Confusion about starting place on Northern Route
The answer is yes, one can walk from Irun via Pasajes to San Sebastian, and that is the correct route. However, there is a regular ferry running from Hendaye Plage direct to Hondarribia, bypassing Irun. Astigarraga is not on the regular...
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