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Irun to Bilbao is a longer section, which Gronze splits into 7 stages. Bibao to Santander is 4.5 or 5 stages - or just 4 if you take the metro out of Bilbao to Portugalete. You can make Bilbao-Santander a stage longer by walking round the bay, which I'm told is nice (but I liked the ferry!).but I see many people recommending the earlier parts of the del Norte as being more scenic although a more challenging terrain, so I just wondered if anyone could advise how these stretches compare?
Very well signposted. The one consideration for you really is whether you decide to take some of the optional detours along the coastal paths (recommended). You'll find a Peregrina2000's thread about this pinned to the the Norte folderI know this camino route is much quieter than others but is it nevertheless well signposted for pilgrims? are there any parts which are particularly tricky in terms of losing the way?
Not that I know of. The only ones I can think of that aren't issued in Santiago are the one for the Muxia-Finisterre way and the (very hansome) one for the San SalvadorI know we can get a passport and collect stamps, is there a certificate of any sort for completing this stretch?
I love Bilbao - I'll be there in October for a while, then heading west. My favourite part of the city is the Casco Viejo.We have previously walked the final stretch of the CdeF from Sarria to SdeC, have walked twice from SdeC to Finisterre and also we have walked the last 100km or so of the Portuguese Camino into SdeC. This year we are planning to walk for a few days from Bilbao to Santander, starting in the last week of September. I have a few questions:-
1. this route appears generally to be following the coast line so we thought that would be pleasant and also starts and ends at two places we would like to explore before going home (Bilbao and Santander), but I see many people recommending the earlier parts of the del Norte as being more scenic although a more challenging terrain, so I just wondered if anyone could advise how these stretches compare?
2. I know this camino route is much quieter than others but is it nevertheless well signposted for pilgrims? are there any parts which are particularly tricky in terms of losing the way?
3. I know Correo does luggage transfer but are there any other luggage transfer options?
4. I know we can get a passport and collect stamps, is there a certificate of any sort for completing this stretch?
Many thanks in advance for reading and for any advice anyone can offer.
Buen Camino!Im starting 21st September from Irun might see you on the path x
The route from Bilbao to Santander is just as beautiful as the previous stage as there are some lovely towns, Castro Urdiales and Laredo to name a few, a small boat trip from Laredo to Santoña then it a few hilly parts but it's not difficult, some more stunning scenery then another boat trip to Santander. Its not quite as strenuous as stage 1, and you don't get a certificate for that stage. I loved walking that north route, it was pretty tough but you can take time with plenty of rests. I'm not sure about other luggage carriers though, if you go, enjoy!!
Thank youThe route from Bilbao to Santander is just as beautiful as the previous stage as there are some lovely towns, Castro Urdiales and Laredo to name a few, a small boat trip from Laredo to Santoña then it a few hilly parts but it's not difficult, some more stunning scenery then another boat trip to Santander. Its not quite as strenuous as stage 1, and you don't get a certificate for that stage. I loved walking that north route, it was pretty tough but you can take time with plenty of rests. I'm not sure about other luggage carriers though, if you go, enjoy!!
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