Hi George,
Also biking the Norte route, but Santander/Finisterra, and back via Primitivo, 3 weeks in July/Aug.
Have had some postings recently which might be of use, inc some places to visit.
rachcarter said:
Hi there
The sea views would be lovely - and the thought that the albergues may be less full in July is another great advantage. I'll start doing some research on that route. Where are you planning to start the Camino Norte?
Cheers,
Rachael
Hello again Rachael,
In 2005 we flew Stansted, England to Santander and flew back from Santiago. This year we are taking ferry from Portsmouth, England to Santander and thence Camino del Norte. However on return we are cycling to Lugo, then via Camino Primitivo to Oviedo. From Oviedo we detour to Covadonga before heading back down to the coast at San Vicente de la Barquera, and return to Santander.
Just a few places to encourage you, places on the Norte route. We had icecream on the beach at Comillas, crossed over the medieval 32 arched bridge at San Vicente de la Barquera (wonderful estuary views). Another fine estuary to cross at Ribasella. Picnic on the beautiful bay and beach at Colunga. Wonderful sea food and Asturian cider in the fishing village of Cudillero. More interesting little harbours at the fishing villages of Luarca and Tapia de Casariego, and the last sea vista at the wide estuary at Ribadeo. Here, crossing the bridge you enter Galicia and then head inland.
Most (all?) of the places that I have mentioned have hostals, or are very close by.
So get a map out and plan your pilgrimage!
rachcarter said:
Hi there
I'll start doing some research on that route. Where are you planning to start the Camino Norte?
Cheers,
Rachael
Hi Rachael,
Just a thought. I did this write up about this years trip to Santiago for my bike club, but it might help and encourage you with your planning.
See
http://anerleybc.org/planning-a-cycling-adventure/