Accomodation at Markina - Xemein

Raymond Aquilina

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• Aug 24, 2021

• #1

Dear all,
I will be starting my Camino del Norte first week of September and I amcurrently making some research about accomnodation possibilities at Markina - Xemein.
From other enquiries it seems that some albergues are closed around Spain due to Covid restrictions. I am wondering what is currently open in this town particularly the Convento Padres Carmelitas. I tried to call them but had no answer.
Does anyone know anything about this town.
I will be walking a long day on the 7th September and plan to reach this town around evening and would like to be sure of finding a bed.
It is not normal for me to reserve.
Thank you and buen Camino
Ray from |Malta

 

Josefus

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2012 Lemovicensis + Francés;
2016 Podiensis + CdN + Fisterra;
2018 VdlP + Sanabrés + Muxia/Fisterra

• Aug 24, 2021

• #2

According to Gronze the Convento is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The one that is open is Albergue-CasaRural Inxauaspe, a bit outside of the center.

¡Ultreia!

 

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Donny Camino

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2016

• Aug 24, 2021

• #3

We just went through Markina the other day and stayed at Casa Intxauspe...we had pre-booked but they had extra room for pilgrims who got caught without lodgings....they even set up a tent or two as last resort for a few. Good luck. We are now in Bilbao but leaving tomorrow for Portgaletes.

 

trecile

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• Aug 24, 2021

• #4

Albergue-CasaRural Inxauaspe was a great place to stay! One of my favorites on the Norte.

 

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Robi Diaz De Vivar

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• Aug 25, 2021

• #5

Raymond Aquilina said:

Dear all,
I will be starting my Camino del Norte first week of September and I amcurrently making some research about accomnodation possibilities at Markina - Xemein.
From other enquiries it seems that some albergues are closed around Spain due to Covid restrictions. I am wondering what is currently open in this town particularly the Convento Padres Carmelitas. I tried to call them but had no answer.
Does anyone know anything about this town.
I will be walking a long day on the 7th September and plan to reach this town around evening and would like to be sure of finding a bed.
It is not normal for me to reserve.
Thank you and buen Camino
Ray from |Malta

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There really only one place to stay in Markina and that is Albergue-CasaRural Inxauaspe. The couple who run it are great, it is beautiful, the evening meal is fantastic, both in taste and value, and it is within easy walking distance of the town if you still have the energy to explore. Buen Camino.

 

trecile

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• Aug 25, 2021

• #6

Robi Diaz De Vivar said:

and it is within easy walking distance of the town if you still have the energy to explore. Buen Camino.

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I know that I did not have the energy to explore and thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in their garden area.

 

Raymond Aquilina

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• Aug 25, 2021

• #7

Donny Camino said:

We just went through Markina the other day and stayed at Casa Intxauspe...we had pre-booked but they had extra room for pilgrims who got caught without lodgings....they even set up a tent or two as last resort for a few. Good luck. We are now in Bilbao but leaving tomorrow for Portgaletes.

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Thank you very much .....that puts my mind at rest ...