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It sounds like an interesting way to go. Let us know about any information you have uncovered.How do people feel about the Norte west of Gijon all the way to the Del Mar and even using the Del Mar to go around to SDC?
I know the Primitivo is great but never mind that. What about the beauty, path style, and other aspects of going up and over the NW of Spain?
What is the distance between Ribadeo and Ferrol? How many K is it between places to sleep?Hi Bill - The biggest thing to note about the Mar, in case you aren't aware, is that there's pretty much no pilgrim infrastructure. The yellow arrows are... to be kind, sporadic, so you'd want to be comfortable with a gps app. (In many places, the "Camiño Cantábrico" is a superior walk through this stretch, though the two routes often overlap.) There are no albergues. There are almost no pilgrims.
For some, of course, that's part of its charm! You really do get to see some spectacular coastal terrain, along with some fun fishing towns. San Andrés de Teixido is a special place. And I was just thinking about how fun it is to arrive in Ferrol on foot, along the coast, coming past the castle.
Anyway, I think it's a blast, though it is definitely not for everyone.
What is the distance between Ribadeo and Ferrol? How many K is it between places to sleep?
Sure!Hmm, My only info is from the Camino Big Map on my wall. It shows Del Mar.
Thank you Dave, sounds doable, I might give it a try!I've seen Camino del Mar and Ruta do Mar. It first came to my attention as Ruta, so it has stuck that way! Given that the Santiago authorities haven't acknowledged it as an "official" Camino, I find the distinction helpful in that regard.
Josefine, the stage concerns have definitely been an impediment to folks taking this route on. I think it's possible, with good planning, to generally carve out walkable stages. Indeed, after just skimming back through my info, I think you could make it work without breaking 25km (maybe 26-27 on the worst day). To do that would, counter-intuitively, require opting for the longer coastal approach in a couple of places in order to hit towns with facilities.
When scouting, though, I've also used both the train and the taxi to get to/from accommodations.
How do people feel about the Norte west of Gijon all the way to the Del Mar and even using the Del Mar to go around to SDC?
I know the Primitivo is great but never mind that. What about the beauty, path style, and other aspects of going up and over the NW of Spain?
Be aware that in the busy season you need a reservation to go to this beach.For those sticking with the Norte, I'll make the pitch that you consider spending two nights in Ribadeo. On your "day off," leave your pack in your accommodation and make the stunning coastal walk to Praia das Catedrais on the Mar/Cantábrico, enjoy the famous beach,
Thanks for this great information! Look forward to reading everything!It really depends! In many cases, you can choose between a couple of different options, one longer and more scenic, the other shorter and a bit less interesting. In my recommended stages (see book page 11 in this sample), it runs roughly 190km between Ribadeo and Xubia, on the outskirts of Ferrol. But, there are ways to make it substantially longer.
Speaking broadly, you can find some sort of accommodation every 20-30km, though Teixido is the tricky spot. Worst case, you might need to use a taxi to get to/from an accommodation on a particular night, but it's workable.
Check the Mar section of the forum for more details! I've posted there a fair amount, as have a handful of other Mar fans. And Magwood's blog is an amazing resource.
For those sticking with the Norte, I'll make the pitch that you consider spending two nights in Ribadeo. On your "day off," leave your pack in your accommodation and make the stunning coastal walk to Praia das Catedrais on the Mar/Cantábrico, enjoy the famous beach, then take the train back to Ribadeo. A perfect little change of pace!
Ha! Yeah, I missed that completely. I'm old enough now to remember a time when I could actually keep track of all of the "named" branches of the Camino...There is a Ruta del Mar de Arousa y Rio Ulla that has to do with the Variante Espiritual on Camino Portugues.
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