arriving late at hendaye lodging/camping

I stay in an hotel in Hendaye. Can't give you the name of it, as I was taken there by some French Pilgrims and got the idea that it was the convenient spot for pilgrims on their way home. Coming out of the station cross the road and trun right, then take the first left hand road. It goes uphill for about 40 metres or so where another road intersects from the right. The hotel (and another one too if I remember correctly) is on the far side / top side of that intersecting road - very convenient and only about 100 - 150 metres from the station. It has a resaurant at the front of it. Sorry that I can't give you the name, but both times I have used it I have arrived on the train from Santiago de Compostela and, from memory,that is about the time you are thinking you will arrive, maybe even a bit later. I just ring the bell, and have got a bed each night. regards, Janet

Search this Forum for other threads on camping. They will touch on carrying the weight of the tent and sleeping mat, the abundance and cost of albergues, legality, reception along the way for showers and bathrooms, campsites, etc. Devotees love doing it; skeptics will point out the downside! I read an article on a high wildfire danger in Spain this year, so outdoor fires may be officially unwelcome.

Hi Andras,

I took a tent with me when i walked the Norte from Santander, I used it 3 times, 2 at campsites and once outside an albergue(Soto de Luina). I reckon there is the possibility of pitching outside a few hostels, if the hospitaleros agree,Santillana del Mar, San Vincente de la Barquera, Serdio, San Esteban, La Isla, Sebrayo, Camping Deva, Soto de Luina, Cadavedo, Pinera, Tapia, Ribadeo,Gondan, Vilanova de Lourenza,Baamonde, Miraz, Sobrado. I have picked these because they have grass areas outside of them usually part of the hostel, i have a feeling some may, some may not, Sobrado will, they did for a few people with dogs when i was there, and possibly La Isla.There is a few i am not sure about, i didnt see them, Luarca, Tol, Pineres, Boo, Polanco, Cobreces, Comillas, La Caridad, Mondonedo, so there could be more possibilities.

As to camping(or sleeping) wild i suggest you meet some young Spanish people, i met a lot of people who did sleep wild on the Norte, all young Spanish. Walking the Norte can be a bit of an adventure, a lot of the Spanish treat it as such.

Buen Camino

Mike