El Norte March 1 2018

[Colette Z]

Starting from Irun/Hondarribias 1st March. Hope to meet another pilgrim even if only to touch base at day’s end.

 

[NualaOC]

Buen Camino, Colette!

 

[Colette Z]

Buen Camino, Colette!

Thanks I entered my name in the calendar just in case.....I’ve reserved accommodation in S Sebastien and Zarautz to start just to be able to “relax into the first days of walking” and hoping it’s a positive sign because in both cities cheap accommodation was full or last bed. I decided to book in SS the Koba Albergue March 1 (€15 w BF newer place) I got last bed and in Zarautz night 2 also had to reserve a pension. I didn’t want to risk municipales not being open or cold. Thereafter looks okay but I’ll keep my eye 2-3 days ahead re accommodation. Happy to hear any suggestions from you (I’ve got Peregrina2000 PDF of coastal paths). Some of the later distances look big (40 k to Sobrado). I like monasteries and convents so trying to plan around. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[intrepidtraveler]

Thanks I entered my name in the calendar just in case.....I’ve reserved accommodation in S Sebastien and Zarautz to start just to be able to “relax into the first days of walking” and hoping it’s a positive sign because in both cities cheap accommodation was full or last bed. I decided to book in SS the Koba Albergue March 1 (€15 w BF newer place) I got last bed and in Zarautz night 2 also had to reserve a pension. I didn’t want to risk municipales not being open or cold. Thereafter looks okay but I’ll keep my eye 2-3 days ahead re accommodation. Happy to hear any suggestions from you (I’ve got Peregrina2000 PDF of coastal paths). Some of the later distances look big (40 k to Sobrado). I like monasteries and convents so trying to plan around. Thanks for any suggestions.

Colette- it's possible to avoid a 40k day going into Sobrado. Instead of stopping at Baamonde like most guide books suggest, if you keep going, between Baamonde and Miraz is Albergue Witericus which is quite lovely. Hopefully they will be open when you're passing through.

 

[Colette Z]

Colette- it's possible to avoid a 40k day going into Sobrado. Instead of stopping at Baamonde like most guide books suggest, if you keep going, between Baamonde and Miraz is Albergue Witericus which is quite lovely. Hopefully they will be open when you're passing through.

Thank you, it looks nice and is open in March. Good advice.

 

[Teet]

Hi Colette. are you sure that Norte route and albergues a open in march... My plan is also Norte and from the midle of March and continue to Primitivo from Oviedo.. But i got that kind information?! Hope that its not true
The season on the Camino starts from the end of March and therefore most routes are only available from end of March til the end of October.
There is no route available that would join Gijon to Oviedo, therefore if you decide to walk this part, we would not be able to provide you with walking notes.
Boen Camino, hopefully all is open.

 

[Colette Z]

Hi Teet, I answered your question re accommodation on the other page where you first posted the question. I won’t detour to the Primitivo but continue on to a Ribadeo then head down to Pedrouzo. Peregrina2000 posted a great PDF here describing alternate coastal,routes (including the way to get to Oveido) which coincide with what’s in the guidebook I’m using (very complete). Shown here (I rebound it with spiral). Buen camino.

 

[Tia Valeria]

I have just added a post on the other thread too. Mine refers to the online Gronze guide