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  1. A

    Alternate route after Castro Urdiales

    Hi all I’ve read there’s a coastal alternative from Pontarron de Guriezo ( after Castro Urdiales). I see it in the wise pilgrim book but there’s no alternate shown on the app. Any ideas about this route? Is it well marked? Is it worthwhile? And how far would it be from Castro to: A) Liendo...
  2. M

    Viana do Castelo to Caminha - which variante did you like?

    I already miss the coast, now that the way to Viana was kinda away from the ocean. Camino Ninja and Wise pilgrim both show a way that a is directly at the ocean for the way to caminha. But I can’t find any information about the route. Is it marked? Is it well tended to, are there shops or water...
  3. camster

    How do you get to the Atapuerca dig site?

    I'm looking to go and see the dig site at Atapuerca, but I wonder if I have to go very far off path or if it's easily findable. Thanks!
  4. Olimpia

    Side visit to Barcelos or other nearby cities along the route

    Is it possible to leave the camino along the coast to visit Barcelos and then return to the coast to continue? At what point it is best to leave the camino? I am also interested in visiting Braga and other interesting cities along the camino de la Costa. I could walk or take transportation...
  5. Dani7

    Samos waymarking

    Is the waymarking to Samos and then to Sarria on that route clearly evident? Thanks.
  6. isawtman

    Should they make an alternate route after Portomarin

    There are already several alternative routes on the Camino Frances, but perhaps the place they could use one the most doesn't have one. I think the people of Galicia should consider creating an alternative route after Portomarin. Perhaps having the alternative go through Monterroso. The reason...
  7. BillW

    Starting Before SJPDP

    I walked Le Puy to Santiago last year, and it struck me that there are several nice stages before SJPDP that could be added to the Frances as a “warm up.” My sisters and I are walking the Camino Frances this fall, and we're decided to walk three days before SJPDP. Here's our plan with some...
  8. thomryng

    Rocamadour Variant itinerary

    This is a follow-up (variant? 🤣) to Leigh Lorayne's query about the Célé Valley variant. I'm considering this route, and I'd appreciate any advice or feedback. This is the route and stages that appear in all three guidebooks I have access to at the moment (Cicerone, MMD, Litefoot). Based on...
  9. K

    Irun to San Sebastián alternative route

    Hello everyone! I’m trying to locate the alternative route from Irun. Is it the Elgorriaga-Aranaga bidea path as shown on the photo? Thank you!
  10. hikerat1

    Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro - Pradela route

    Any Help on route selection: I am considering taking the mountain route (Pradela) when leaving Villafranca del Bierzo, and Brierly book advises a reroute is planned and that the signage is difficult to find and there are many routes once on top of the mountains. Any advice about the trail...
  11. WestKirsty

    Visiting the Cueva Ermita San Bernabé on the Espinosa - Pedrosa Stage (how to)

    Hello! Living in Bilbao has meant that I've been lucky enough to do several stages of the Camino Olvidado as day/weekend trips. This past weekend a friend and I walked 2 stages - Espinosa de los Monteros - Pedrosa de Valdeporres - Arija. Having seen photos and mentions of the Cueva Ermita San...
  12. Ballari

    Alternative walk from Viloria de Rioja

    Hi, a few years ago I walked with a lovely French couple along an alternative to highway leaving from Viloria de Rioja. It was along quiet country roads. This route was in their French guide book. I'm looking for a photo of the map of this route. Thanks
  13. Tommy Barr

    Ruta Gollizno

    Hi folks has anyone any info on the Ruta Gollizno on the way from Granada to Moclin. Is it sign posted off the Camino? Does it lead to Moclin? Does it add much to the distance? Thank you
  14. Karin309

    Walk from Ourense to Cea

    Hi fellow pilgrims, Question for those who walked the Sanabres...Tomorrow I will leave Ourense to Cea, but there is a choice between a left or right route... Which should I take and why?? Thank you ❤️🙏🙏❤️
  15. Ian @ Camino Ramblings

    Camino from Orihuela to Caravaca de la Cruz

    Hello All - hope winter has been kind to you. I would be very grateful if someone could provide me with any details of this route. I cannot find any guidebooks or Maps . The confusing issue is it is called “a 120k part of the Camino de Levante”in what little information I can see. In my mind...
  16. peregrina2000

    Primitivo Detours

    I know there are some who don‘t like to deviate from the Camino route while walking, but I have gotten an email question from a friend about what little gems are not too far from the Camino Primitivo. I know I have recently written something about this, but I can’t find the thread. So I...
  17. HoosierOldLady

    CF detour to Cañas

    Hello, I've found some old info in this, but I'm hoping for an updated answer. I'm hoping to make the detour described in Brierly's guide to Canas (between Najera and Santo Domingo dlC) in late May and hopefully find accommodation and food there. I can find no information on Gronze or in the...
  18. jennysa

    Road option to avoid Villavieja

    Can someone who has walked the shortened version of Day 1 by cutting across on the N-536 just after Santalla Del Bierzo, to go straight to Borrenes so as to avoid the loop to Villavieja, comment on it please?. I see that it saves 3 kms but I have also read somewhere else that it is to be...
  19. T

    Is San Juan de Gatzelugatxe worth visiting on the Camino Norte

    Is San Juan de Gatzelugatxe worth visiting on the Camino Norte?
  20. Madrood

    Plasencia detour and the Natural VdlP

    Hi all I'm reading through the virtual VdlP and this is something I didn't see mentioned. One version I can see from this hiking map would be to follow EX-370 from Carcaboso up to the elevated roundabout. A dirt path then branches off, going under the motorway. 8 km of tarmac to get to that...

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