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I don't understand what you are looking for. Both books have maps. I am holding the Cicerone book in my hands, in between typing that is, and it most certainly has maps. I just opened th book random'y to pp.204 and 205, arriving to Santiago, it shows the larger towns, roads, the route, etc. Brierly is more of a sketch, but it will get you there. And it shows elevations with chevrons and double chevrons.I bought both Brierly guides on the Camino Portugues and "The Northern Caminos" by Whitson and Perazzoli...but that is it in ENGLISH so far...and no maps so far either.
Have not walked the Portuguese and I hear it is even less expensive than the Spanish routes, but my I say how tasty and generous the menu del dia is on the Norte, and that is saying nothing about food in San Sebastian, Bilbao, etc. On the Primitivo you are more likely to find platos combinados, and they are more of a family meal, but also only 6€ or so for plenty calories to refuel.Haven't done the Norte... yet. So can't say anything about this one. However, if you're up for a food experience of a life-time, then Camino Portuguese gets my vote. Please don't get me wrong... Spanish food is fantastic. But Portugal is simply WOW. Prices and quantities will have you wondering... seriously. May the Holy Spirit guide your path. Buen Camino
Fantastic choice. Portugal will be beautiful... but then, anytime on the Camino is beautiful. Buen CaminoHave not walked the Portuguese and I hear it is even less expensive than the Spanish routes, but my I say how tasty and generous the menu del dia is on the Norte, and that is saying nothing about food in San Sebastian, Bilbao, etc. On the Primitivo you are more likely to find platos combinados, and they are more of a family meal, but also only 6€ or so for plenty calories to refuel.
Ok, with the Canadian dollar in the dumps perhaps Portugal should be the walk for this Spring?
I have not seen separate maps for the Norte, but have you thought of taking pictures of your guide with your smart phone and use that as a guide?I have not received the Cicerone book yet...expect it before Christmas but I am looking for separate maps that I can put in a plastic see-through map case for those lovely 7-hour rain storms that I so much enjoyed on the Camino Frances...on the Camino Frances I had separate maps but what most pilgrims did was cut the pages out of the Brierly guide and put the pages in a plastic see-through map case...otherwise we had an America Pilgrims on the Camino event last week and just the pictures of the food on the Camino del Norte and the Camino Portugues made me rethink why I did the Camino Frances where I dreamed of any type of cooked egg for two-weeks (fried eggs, boiled eggs, soft-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, omelette, frittata...and mostly egg salad sandwiches)...I love the coast and seafood so maybe I won't lose 15-lbs on my next Camino.
I don't understand what you are looking for. Both books have maps. I am holding the Cicerone book in my hands, in between typing that is, and it most certainly has maps. I just opened th book random'y to pp.204 and 205, arriving to Santiago, it shows the larger towns, roads, the route, etc. Brierly is more of a sketch, but it will get you there. And it shows elevations with chevrons and double chevrons.
For sure the CP is much cheaper than the Spanish routes (at least the portuguese part of that route).Have not walked the Portuguese and I hear it is even less expensive than the Spanish routes, but my I say how tasty and generous the menu del dia is on the Norte, and that is saying nothing about food in San Sebastian, Bilbao, etc. On the Primitivo you are more likely to find platos combinados, and they are more of a family meal, but also only 6€ or so for plenty calories to refuel.
Ok, with the Canadian dollar in the dumps perhaps Portugal should be the walk for this Spring?
As might the Portuguese Coastal routeAfterthought: many stages of the CdN end in a seaside resort so if you were interested in walking and having beach holidays at the same time, the CdN might be a plan.
I am over 2-months back from my first Camino Frances (SJPDP to Muxia) and I now have enough energy to start thinking about my next Camino...deciding on Camino Portugues or Camino del Norte...biggest problem with deciding is lack of information on Camino Norte.
Question: Has anyone done both the Camino Portugues and Camino del Norte that can compare the both routes?
Question: Any recommended reading or maps on the Camino del Norte?
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