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Great answer, Mary, for me also.
I will be walking alone, and do some of the museums you talk about. I also want to stay in hotels some restdays. What kind of service do you use to order the hotels? I have an account at hotels.com, but is that somewhat overkill and overpriced?
I think what I am asking, how much do a typical night in a nice-enough-but-not-fancyfancy hotel cost?
Thanks Mary, for your elaborate response and the many nice suggestions! The area is not unknown to me, so I am very much looking forward to enjoy its beauty again. I have visited Bilbao and Oviedo before, loved the Guggenheim museum! And you have mentioned many sites that are still unknown to me and are on my list by now!
I understand that 35 euros a day is a bit too tight if I would stay in a hotel or hostal every now and then. Or spend extra days in the bigger cities. That is not the plan this time. Unfortunately the Bask, Cantabrian and Asturian cuisine is not a big temptation to me, as a vegetarian (preferably vegan). I'll cook myself whenever I get the chance. For the rest I'll have to survive on bread, cheese, eggs and potatoes...
We enjoyed Santander, Santillana, LLanes, Ribadasella etc - coastal views and historic sites.What are some of the other places you enjoyed in el Norte de España? I lived outside of Bilbao for a summer nearly 40 years ago, but haven't explored much of the area as an adult.
Gracias!
Sue
This Spanish Gronze.com site will give you a good idea of accommodation prices east to west along the Camino Norte. Tap each etapa to see all the locations within it. Further tap each citation for address, price, web etc. Booking.com links are also provided.
https://www.gronze.com/camino-norte
Happy research and Buen camino!
I would have expected similar prices as on the VdlP. Not true? And I thought that prices might be a bit higher because a lot of (Spanish) tourists visit the northern coast in summer.I don't understand where this notion that the Norte is more expensive comes from. Granted ot is more expensive than if sticking to Galicia and its 6€ munis, but menus are the same, grocery stores are the same, and non Xunta albergues are the same on the Norte than in other routes. Only place I stayed in a pension was in Pobena, and that was an extra 8€ or so. Spread over weeks and weeks of caminoing, this is a drop in the bucket.
Just got back from VDLP and 11 and 12€ for a bed, without breakfast was not uncommon.
I have been to Asturias a few times. It is mostly the landscape I enjoy so much. It's green and the mountains are close to the sea. Beautiful rough coast. Llanes and Ribadesella are nice touristy villages, but not extremely special I would say. Lot of cute sea villages, like San Vicente de la Barquera. And I like Arriondas, because of its unpretentious uglynessWhat are some of the other places you enjoyed in el Norte de España? I lived outside of Bilbao for a summer nearly 40 years ago, but haven't explored much of the area as an adult.
Gracias!
Sue
Yes, same prices everywhere, except for the Xunta albergues in Galicia. There are tourists everywhere: Pamplona, Burgos, Sevilla, Salamanca, Leon.I would have expected similar prices as on the VdlP. Not true? And I thought that prices might be a bit higher because a lot of (Spanish) tourists visit the northern coast in summer.
Great answer, Mary, for me also.
I will be walking alone, and do some of the museums you talk about. I also want to stay in hotels some restdays. What kind of service do you use to order the hotels? I have an account at hotels.com, but is that somewhat overkill and overpriced?
I think what I am asking, how much do a typical night in a nice-enough-but-not-fancyfancy hotel cost?
Thanks Mary, for your elaborate response and the many nice suggestions! The area is not unknown to me, so I am very much looking forward to enjoy its beauty again. I have visited Bilbao and Oviedo before, loved the Guggenheim museum! And you have mentioned many sites that are still unknown to me and are on my list by now!
I understand that 35 euros a day is a bit too tight if I would stay in a hotel or hostal every now and then. Or spend extra days in the bigger cities. That is not the plan this time. Unfortunately the Bask, Cantabrian and Asturian cuisine is not a big temptation to me, as a vegetarian (preferably vegan). I'll cook myself whenever I get the chance. For the rest I'll have to survive on bread, cheese, eggs and potatoes...
What are some of the other places you enjoyed in el Norte de España? I lived outside of Bilbao for a summer nearly 40 years ago, but haven't explored much of the area as an adult.
Gracias!
Sue
It's always nice to have a little safety net to give you peace of mind and not worry about money at allI wish you the best! I agree! I won't be short on cash, was just trying to estimate my budget.
Hey Sue, I am also going at the end of May. Starting on the the Del Norte, from Santander, then onto Primitivo. But in Lugo, I am planning to do the unoficial Camino Verde, to Friol, then back onto the Del Norte in Sobrado. Maybe we will meet each other on the Trail. Take good care and enjoy.I am planning on walking el Norte and have read many posts about combining it with el Primitivo. Can someone explain what and where that is and how many extra days it would add to the camino?
Getting very excited!
Sue
I'll be walking the Camino del Norte and the Primitivo in July/August (if all goes well). I am trying to estimate my budget for these combined Caminos. I think I'll need 35- 40 days (an extra day in Oviedo and/or Santiago included).
Would a daily budget of 35 euro be enough? Counting on sleeping in albergues, eating breakfast on the go (I prefer fruits/nuts), having a decent lunch every day, something simple for dinner and 1 or 2 cold glasses of beer a day? And of course some extra's like sunscreen, a museum, an icecream...
If I calculate 40 days, that would make 1.400 euros from Irún to Santiago. Sounds reasonable?
What are some of the other places you enjoyed in el Norte de España? I lived outside of Bilbao for a summer nearly 40 years ago, but haven't explored much of the area as an adult.
Gracias!
Sue
Of course! That is in France. Any camino in France is more expensive than any camino in Spain ;-)You have walked Le Puy Luka,
The cost on Norte will be less , take that for a fact.
I'll be walking the Camino del Norte and the Primitivo in July/August (if all goes well). I am trying to estimate my budget for these combined Caminos. I think I'll need 35- 40 days (an extra day in Oviedo and/or Santiago included).
Would a daily budget of 35 euro be enough? Counting on sleeping in albergues, eating breakfast on the go (I prefer fruits/nuts), having a decent lunch every day, something simple for dinner and 1 or 2 cold glasses of beer a day? And of course some extra's like sunscreen, a museum, an icecream...
If I calculate 40 days, that would make 1.400 euros from Irún to Santiago. Sounds reasonable?
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