GuernseySally
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- Planing to walk el Camino del norte in 2015
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Hi Sally yes it is possible to camp and use albergue facilities, I have done that on the Norte in 2010. If they have a garden or green area around them, check with the hospitalero and you can probably pitch up as well as using the showers.
If it is June/ July then you should be OK with turning up and finding a bed, there might be ocassions when they are full. It is usually only private albergues that all allow you to book ahead, the others ( and some private) are on first come first served basis.
Good Luck, you will probably attract similar people with a go slow and this is a good place to stop attitude and they can help you get into the swing of things and help find places to camp.
Buen Camino
Hi Sally yes it is possible to camp and use albergue facilities, I have done that on the Norte in 2010. If they have a garden or green area around them, check with the hospitalero and you can probably pitch up as well as using the showers.
If it is June/ July then you should be OK with turning up and finding a bed, there might be ocassions when they are full. It is usually only private albergues that all allow you to book ahead, the others ( and some private) are on first come first served basis.
Good Luck, you will probably attract similar people with a go slow and this is a good place to stop attitude and they can help you get into the swing of things and help find places to camp.
Buen Camino
Camping is doable. I have met people who used tents on the French sections, e.g from Le Puy, shipped the tent home and used the alberques while in Spain. I don't believe most alberques would have space to accommodate tents as 2/3 of Norte is a busy tourist towns. You have to find some remote locations to setup camp. Facilities may not be nearby. This site supposed to help find camping sites in Spain:
http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/europe/spain/
Here are some past threads on the subject from this forum:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camping-along-the-way.14912/
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camping-along-the-camino-del-norte.18835/
In late June, i was booking beds 1-2 days in advance. SO, booking is advisable in July/Aug as it is the busiest time. Although alberques might get full there are plenty of hotels around. The cicerone guidebook provides uptodate accommodation info.
I walked 20-25km/day staying mainly in private alberques/hostels. You can see my itinerary here. Again tent is not necessary to do 20-25km day distances. You can bus/train certain sections also if you have to reach a certain town for sleeping.
Hi Sally, may see you camping along the way. I will be starting from Irun June 4 and will also be camping and staying in Pensions. Leaving June 1. My friend camped last year at this time along the Norte and had no problems camping. He asked farmers for permission to stay on their property, plus, he stayed in the back yards of several alberques. He has a great blog, http://www.fathertomonthecamino.com/2014/03/13/thank-you-for-your-prayers-and-comments/
Hey SallyHi All
I'm planning on walking the northern route in June/July this year and have a couple of questions. I'm trying to decide whether to bring a lightweight small tent (1.2kg) and would like to know how much camping is available and whether the extra weight is worth the trade off for a little bit of sleeping privacy. As much as possible I would like to stay on the route and with other camino walkers, so am interested to know if it's possible to camp at the albergues and use the facilities. It's not about cost, I'm happy to pay the same for a hostel bed, more about having a bit of personal space.
My second question, if I do bring a tent, I would mix camping with staying in albergues, is it necessary to book a bed in the albergues in advance in June/July. Ideally I would like to be spontaneous and decide on daily basis where and when to stop, but not sure if it's possible to do it like this or is it necessary to book a bed in advance.
It's my first camino and looking forward to it with a mix of excitement, anticipation and little apprehension. I plan to walk between 20-25 km's daily which looks possible from the guide book, possibly I will walk more but for me it will be more about being in the slow lane and enjoying the scenery and nature and exploring the villages and towns than long walking days.
Thanks and looking forward to meeting fellow pilgrims on the way.
Sally
I am also contemplating bringing a tent on the Norte-- Just wonder how far out of the way I would have to go to find a place to camp!Hi All
I'm planning on walking the northern route in June/July this year and have a couple of questions. I'm trying to decide whether to bring a lightweight small tent (1.2kg) and would like to know how much camping is available and whether the extra weight is worth the trade off for a little bit of sleeping privacy. As much as possible I would like to stay on the route and with other camino walkers, so am interested to know if it's possible to camp at the albergues and use the facilities. It's not about cost, I'm happy to pay the same for a hostel bed, more about having a bit of personal space.
My second question, if I do bring a tent, I would mix camping with staying in albergues, is it necessary to book a bed in the albergues in advance in June/July. Ideally I would like to be spontaneous and decide on daily basis where and when to stop, but not sure if it's possible to do it like this or is it necessary to book a bed in advance.
It's my first camino and looking forward to it with a mix of excitement, anticipation and little apprehension. I plan to walk between 20-25 km's daily which looks possible from the guide book, possibly I will walk more but for me it will be more about being in the slow lane and enjoying the scenery and nature and exploring the villages and towns than long walking days.
Thanks and looking forward to meeting fellow pilgrims on the way.
Sally
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