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It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos
I agree with Dutch when it comes to the weight and format. You also have to crack open the book at this time if you want to write in it or take pictures of the pages. And yes, more info per page for those of us who take pictures of them to have handy in our smart phones.O, can i make an Adjustment tip or 2?
Please focus on better maps. The maps used are not very usefull.
Maybe think about lighter paper and changing the size? Used paper is quite think and this makes the whole book to have to carry with you and sometimes stages are spread out over as much as 8!! pages. This is really not very user friendly.
These are just opinions, but on the other hand, these are also suggestions from a customer/end user
Hi Dave!Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Hi Dave,
I'm a bit confused (nothing new with that!). I have the kindle edition (identified as "second edition 2015/reprinted 2015 with updates") which I just downloaded a few days ago. Does that edition have all the material in your website updates (which are dated 11/30/2015) or do I need to add them to my pack? I'm enjoying reading the guide and am looking forward to the trek on the Norte/Primitivo/Finisterre - probably mid-June to end August. I agree with others' comments about maps, and in the kindle edition, they are quite fuzzy when zoomed in on. Much better than many others but could be improved in future.
Dick
Thank you Dave, I am sure this will be good to have in my guide book when I start my journey May the 6th from Güemes. You sure are doing a great job.Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Thanks! I'm looking forward for the update. I'm gonna be there in 2 weeks. I hope it's closed not for long.I've gotten confirmation that the albergue in Piñera is currently closed. Still trying to find out if this is permanent...
Hi Dave!Last week, we reached out to the ~800 or so accommodations that we track on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés to seek updates for 2016. While the response rate has been slow, as many places close over the holidays, or even through the winter, we've already gotten some interesting news to share:
That's it for now. As we learn more, I'll post other updates in this thread and add them to the Northern Caminos site as well. Happy new year, all!
- There's a new albergue coming soon to Ferreira on the Camino Primitivo. Called Albergue A Nave de Ferreira, it's located a short distance before the Ponte Ferreira albergue, and it's expected to open in early April. It will have 42 beds (12 euros for the night) and a few private rooms, along with meals available
- One of the emerging trends is the creation of albergues within established hotels. This isn't new by any means (I can think of El Pito's Albergue Cudillero and Luarca's Albergue Villa de Luarca as two examples), but it seems to be expanding in 2016. Specifically, there are three new/newer places to highlight. In Tineo, on the Primitivo, the Palacio de Merás launched an albergue in 2015 that earned rave reviews from one pilgrim who wrote to us. It's a posh hotel and pilgrims have access to the spa. Up next, two other hotels on the Norte have informed us that they're adding albergues: Hotel Canero in Valdés (just after Cadavedo) and Hotel Montero in Mondoñedo. The latter may open as early as April; the former shouldn't be expected before June at the earliest
- This isn't new, but it's striking to me how Cóbreces on the Norte has become awash with beds. Between the older albergue in the Cistercian abbey, the small Albergue O Pino, and the giant new Albergue Viejo Lucas, there are roughly 200 beds available in that small town. Hopefully this leads to some funds to resuscitate the old church
- Early indications are that private albergue prices will generally be in the 10-18 euro range, and I'd suggest setting 12 as the new baseline. Albergues based in hotels and youth hostels are more likely to have seasonal rates, spiking in the summer and dropping in the off-season. Pilgrim-oriented privados generally maintain the same price year-round and are more likely to be in the 10-12 range
- Hotel prices, at least based on what we've heard so far, are roughly holding steady from last year, increasing at most 5%. (It's important to note that we've only heard back from a small percentage of hotels so far.) Keep in mind that rates vary dramatically across seasons, especially on the Norte. July/August rates are consistently 50-100% higher than October-May rates. Depending upon the hotel, June and September can fall high, low, or in their own "mid-season" range. Pilgrims walking in the off-season may find the prices comparable in a hotel triple/quad to a private albergue, and it's worth shopping around for a discount
Dave
Here are the two numbers I have for the albergue: 618 93 96 66 / 943 526 461. Which one is dead? Does the other work?
We walked much of this last year. We can PM you places we walked through and accommodation if it is helpful. Also notes on our blog for at Camino 2015.Ruta do Mar
Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Any update on expected publication date? Hoping for a late May departure from Irun, with a Camino de Baztan prequel with a bunch of forum peregrinas!We'll do everything we can to have it ready by May/June, but it will be tight. This isn't like a typical set of updates that we'd do for a re-printing. This is a total overhaul: new maps, new elevation profiles, significant changes to the text (in particular, trimming back the turn-by-turns). As such, it requires not just our work on the content-end, but also a lot of work from the Cicerone folks on layout/formatting.
The one bright side to the San Vicente route change is that it seems like one really could follow the beach for a significant portion of the walk. If one descended just after Gerruca, or more conservatively when the route passes directly by beach access at the Arroyo de Bederna, I think it should be possible to follow the beach to Playa de Merón, where one would have to join the road towards San Vicente. It's also possible to follow the Oyambre beach for a while and reconnect to the highway later. Obviously, high tide could limit these possibilities. If you maxed out these options, you might be able to get as much as half of the walk from Comillas to San Vicente off road.
Any update on expected publication date? Hoping for a late May departure from Irun, with a Camino de Baztan prequel with a bunch of forum peregrinas!
Am I right that the Baztan is not in your book, Dave?
Is Mondonedo a popular overnight stop for pilgrims? Regards AnitaHi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Approx 2km past Mondonedo is a house, O Bisonte de Maariz, owned by Kili Katova, or Carmen as she is known. Has 6 beds and is donation. House is open from 7am and pilgrims can stop for breakfast, tea or coffee, a snack or to replenish water. Carmen is an artist and sells painting, postcards etc. I stopped for breakfast and it was excellent. Can highly recommend this place. website is www.bisontemaariz.blogspot.com.es
Great but any advice about getting luggage transported along different stages as my walking partner has a serious back problemHi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Not all Caminos, yet, just these: This service is available for the French Way from Roncesvalles, the Portuguese Way from Tui, the Original or Primitive Way from Oviedo, the Northern Way from Gijón and Avilés, the English Way from Ferrol and A Coruña, the Sanabria Wayfrom A Gudiña and the Fisterra Way.Welcome to the forum @Miss Diesel . There are comments about pack transport in various places, which a search on the forum should find, using the box under your name - top right. As far as I know the Correos takes packs on all the Camino routes now. Using the search I found this for you - @mspath put this Correos service link up in the thread Baggage transport
Buen Camino
I'm not Dave, obviously, but I can tell you that there has been a delay in the publication of this book. Dave hasn't been on the forum since April.Dave - When are you planning on publishing and releasing an update to the 2015 edition of the book? Thanks.
Jeri
Hi Dave using your book to plan our route from Irun to Bilbao in June . We want to avoid roads and hard surfaces as much as possible. Is it possible. I am finding your book useful even st this stage. Keep up the good work.Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Hello. I greatly appreciate the update information on your site--it helps to fill out the book a bit. Unfortunately I didn't think to check it all out before leaving in 2017...DH had a trip ending injury (fracture) at approach to Deba on the Norte. Recently I was reading down the updates and hit the list of 2016 updates where y'all talked about the changes to the routing in that area. Really wish you would keep the info about how to find the elevator in your book as an optional "in case it's rainy" note! Just a thought. Thanks for all your hard work!Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Really wish you would keep the info about how to find the elevator in your book as an optional "in case it's rainy" note! Just a thought. Thanks for all your hard work!
i got a little lost and stopped a farmer because i needed ahot drink as it was raining hard all day. Came out at Villar mar grumpy woman in cafe who made a good coffee. New Albergue one of my best experiences kitchen great bathrooms new beds sheets towels woodfires Savior great staff washing facilities and breakfast 13 euros im lay on my bed writing this love it here....LourenzaDave
The description of Vilela (p175) could be clearer - fork right into town is misleading - the focus should be on getting to the bar/albergue that is after and uphill from the handful of houses that you keep on your right - I can remember a road junction before the houses - a clear direction from that junction together with approximate distance in metres to the albergue would be helpful
Since the location is so remote (not too sure how often the bar is open) I was glad to be able to stay there - the albergue is above the local meeting room, though thankfully the meeting downstairs ended shortly after 10 that night
You do mention at the beginning of the chapter how few opportunities there are to refuel - I can't remember any shop for the 27k between Ribadeo and Lourenza - but it might be worth an extra mention in the notes for Ribadeo itself, reminding one to stock up
Mike
on Gronze it looks like there are accommodation in Zancornio and Trazona, cost 50 - 60 €, no albergues until Aviles.Hi!!! Need help!!
Anyone know of any accommodation on the Camino del Norte between Gijon and Aviles?
Thanks!
Thanks Dave. Currently deciding whether to do del Norte or return to Frances. I clicked on accommodation link above and got error message. Probably a moot point as I just ordered the new Del Norte book.Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Has anyone had a recent stay at the Albergue in Pasajes de san Juan? Santa Ana? The phone number listed on the Accommodation list seems to be disconnected. We are traveling with 4 pilgrims, so wanted to get in touch with them in advance. Thanks!
Thanks Dave. Currently deciding whether to do del Norte or return to Frances. I clicked on accommodation link above and got error message. Probably a moot point as I just ordered the new Del Norte book.
Hi folks,
Attempting the Norte again this week, wednesday.
Was wondering if the Pilgrims alburgue is open in Irun?
(I read the accommodation link but its not to specific re 2019 and the Pilgrims Alburgue.
Any help appreciated.
Regards
Peter
Hi Dave, I ve just bought your book and dipping in...thanks ... inn walking from Santander towards Oviedo with only about seven days and some physical issues.... would love to know where are the stopping highlights for you personally and the nicest albergues or cheapest pensiones as it s only a week and would like to enjoy it fully...next time for longer....if you ve time for a few accommodation pointers...thanks for the book!Two more notable updates:
- The monastery in Zenarruza has added a second room to its albergue. It now has the capacity to sleep 20 pilgrims, and will continue to offer dinner and breakfast, all by donation. Open all year, except for Christmas
- The folks running Albergue Turístico Castelos in Vilalba are adding another private albergue in Seixón, 12km after Baamonde. I don't have an exact opening date, but I'm told it's "soon." Hard to believe there will now be three albergues clustered in the 3km stretch connecting Seixón and Miraz!
ThankHi Jennifleur,
I'm on the run (well, on the walk, actually), so I've only got a sec and need to do this off the top of my head. Here are some places (an incomplete list) I've stayed in that section, or heard very strong feedback on, that stand out as notable: Albergue Santa Cruz (in Bezana), Albergue Piedad (in Boo), Albergue Izarra (in Caborredondo), Albergue de Bustio (between Unquera and Colombres), Albergue Aves de Paso (in Pendueles), Albergue Casa Belen (Cuerres), Albergue Tu Casa (Vega), Hotel Carlos I (Villaviciosa).
Hope you have a great walk!
Dave
Where s this Donna?!i got a little lost and stopped a farmer because i needed ahot drink as it was raining hard all day. Came out at Villar mar grumpy woman in cafe who made a good coffee. New Albergue one of my best experiences kitchen great bathrooms new beds sheets towels woodfires Savior great staff washing facilities and breakfast 13 euros im lay on my bed writing this love it here....Lourenza
Thanks Dave...sounds like a good one!Greetings from Herington, Kansas, everyone. Just a quick update: there's a new albergue in Querúas, en route to Luarca on the Norte: Albergue La Yalga (16 beds, 20€, includes breakfast, doubles 45€, dinner available, @, W/D, 985 475 104).
Donna...may I ask you where this one is? Thanks!Where s this Donna?!
Donna...may I ask you where this one is? Thanks!
Thanks Peregrina!!.... love the info about the white bean.... ! I may not get that far.... i d say I may not even quite get as far as Luarca.... i m sorted till more or less San Vincente de la B...any recommendations to stay or little bits of quirky info from around San Vincente onwards in directions of Oviedo? Many thanks for your reply even though you re not Donna!I’m not Donna, but I have stayed in Lourenza. Gronze’s map shows it in between Gondán and Mondoñedo. The private albergue there listed must be the one she is talking about. And it must be new, because the last time I was through a few years ago, we were all in the municipal albergue. It was fine, but a bit uncared for.
Gondán - Mondoñedo | Camino del Norte | Gronze.com
Os proponemos una etapa cortita y muy llevadera, cuyo perfil presenta tan solo un par de repechos. Además de visitar Vilanova de Lourenzá, donde destaca la iglesia del antiguo monasterio, podremos pasar la tarde conociendo la bella ciudad de Mondoñedo, capital de la comarca de A Mariña Central y...www.gronze.com
Lourenza, btw, is the home of a famous white bean. There is a small museum dedicated to that bean right in town. I always buy some of them in a little grocery store in Santiago — if you like beans, these are tops. Another little bit of trivia — though the dish Fabada (white bean stew) is from Asturias, many of the beans used by restaurants and cooks in the stew, are not the Asturian faba bean, but the white bean grown in Galicia near Lourenza.
And I will throw in another great choice of albergue after Mondoñedo, just on the chance it will help someone. In between Abadín and Vilalba, the albergue O Xistral is one of the nicest anywhere around. Since it is “off stage”, it may not get as much traffic. Lovingly restored ancient stone house, beautiful yard for lounging around, cozy common areas and very good facilities for sleeping and showering. Good communal dinner prepared by the owners.
Abadín - Vilalba | Camino del Norte | Gronze.com
Etapa agradable, interesante paisajísticamente y que presenta escasos desniveles. Avanzaremos por cómodas pistas de tierra o asfalto entre prados verdes y bosquecillos de arbolado autóctono, siempre cerca de la carretera nacional N-634, la cual cruzaremos en un par de ocasiones. Nos encontramos...www.gronze.com
I have been thinking about the “second half of the Norte” (after the split for the Primitivo) lately. A forum friend is considering starting in Oviedo and walking that part. As I think back, I am continually reminded about wonderful places to see and stay, great coastal alternatives, all in all a really excellent camino!
There is a brand new albergue in Otur, about 7 km from Luarca, Albergue Casa del Peregrino which opened this April. The owner Mercedes is a very nice lady and the Albergue is equipped with a “ fully functional” kitchen. We just happened to pass by and stopped as we have already walked 23 km from Cadavedo. Best decision we made!Last week, we reached out to the ~800 or so accommodations that we track on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés to seek updates for 2016. While the response rate has been slow, as many places close over the holidays, or even through the winter, we've already gotten some interesting news to share:
That's it for now. As we learn more, I'll post other updates in this thread and add them to the Northern Caminos site as well. Happy new year, all!
- There's a new albergue coming soon to Ferreira on the Camino Primitivo. Called Albergue A Nave de Ferreira, it's located a short distance before the Ponte Ferreira albergue, and it's expected to open in early April. It will have 42 beds (12 euros for the night) and a few private rooms, along with meals available
- One of the emerging trends is the creation of albergues within established hotels. This isn't new by any means (I can think of El Pito's Albergue Cudillero and Luarca's Albergue Villa de Luarca as two examples), but it seems to be expanding in 2016. Specifically, there are three new/newer places to highlight. In Tineo, on the Primitivo, the Palacio de Merás launched an albergue in 2015 that earned rave reviews from one pilgrim who wrote to us. It's a posh hotel and pilgrims have access to the spa. Up next, two other hotels on the Norte have informed us that they're adding albergues: Hotel Canero in Valdés (just after Cadavedo) and Hotel Montero in Mondoñedo. The latter may open as early as April; the former shouldn't be expected before June at the earliest
- This isn't new, but it's striking to me how Cóbreces on the Norte has become awash with beds. Between the older albergue in the Cistercian abbey, the small Albergue O Pino, and the giant new Albergue Viejo Lucas, there are roughly 200 beds available in that small town. Hopefully this leads to some funds to resuscitate the old church
- Early indications are that private albergue prices will generally be in the 10-18 euro range, and I'd suggest setting 12 as the new baseline. Albergues based in hotels and youth hostels are more likely to have seasonal rates, spiking in the summer and dropping in the off-season. Pilgrim-oriented privados generally maintain the same price year-round and are more likely to be in the 10-12 range
- Hotel prices, at least based on what we've heard so far, are roughly holding steady from last year, increasing at most 5%. (It's important to note that we've only heard back from a small percentage of hotels so far.) Keep in mind that rates vary dramatically across seasons, especially on the Norte. July/August rates are consistently 50-100% higher than October-May rates. Depending upon the hotel, June and September can fall high, low, or in their own "mid-season" range. Pilgrims walking in the off-season may find the prices comparable in a hotel triple/quad to a private albergue, and it's worth shopping around for a discount
Dave
I am planning Camino Eli Norte from Bilbao to Santiago starting mid-May, and have just booked flight. Early I know, but excited and got a good sale. I don’t typically book accommodation, but want a place to land the day I arrive. looked at Bilbao Akelarre Hostel online and it says it is completely booked for all days around my arrival. I think that is pretty unlikely! Is it likely that it is just too early and they are not taking reservations yet?
Yes, I did realize that. Am thinking maybe 1night elsewhere (more central) and a day of exploring, then stay there the night before I start. Thanks for the recommendation!Yep, definitely too early to book through their site. I bet, though, that if you email them that you could make a reservation that way.
Just to double-check--you know that Akelarre is on the outskirts of Bilbao, right? That might be perfect, if you want to have a quick exit from the city in the morning, but it might be very inconvenient if you want to be more central. If a hostel in the Old Town would be better, I really enjoy Ganbara.
Second, I wonder if we're seeing the death of municipal albergues outside of Galicia. In the last couple of years, we've lost municipals in San Sebastián, Gernika, Islares, Comillas, San Vicente de la Barquera, La Isla... maybe I'm over-reacting.
[By the way, one of the reasons I posted this was because I checked this (i.e. your) thread and the "updates" and "accommodation" links in the first message appeared to be broken (they just lead to a "404 - Oops!" message. So your update is very well-timed!]
In the centre of Bilbao old town, beside great pinchos bars and just a couple of hundred metres from the Cathedral (dedicated to Santiago) is Estrella Ostatu - an affordable, friendly and safe old fashioned hotel with en suite rooms. Reception is on the first floor. You can reserve on Booking.com. Have stayed there more than once and would recommend.Am thinking maybe 1night elsewhere (more central) and a day of exploring
Thank you Dave!!!!Hi everyone,
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally had the time to do a project that's long been on my to-do list: make a website in support of the Northern Caminos book (here it is!). It's still new, but it has two sections that I hope all people planning trips on the Norte, Primitivo, and Inglés find useful, whether you have the book or not. First, there's an updates section that has all of the edits we've made to the most recent edition of the book, and all new updates that come in moving forward. (We welcome your updates!)
Second, there's an accommodation section that has links to all albergues, youth hostels, pensiones, and hotels in the book. When possible, we also include links to online booking sites for those accommodations. It's totally possible to walk these routes without reservations and staying exclusively (or mostly so) in albergues de peregrinos. But, for those hoping to book some of their accommodations in advance, we hope this helps to make it easier and more accessible, particularly for non-Spanish speakers.
We'll be re-walking all routes in the book this summer, in preparation for some extensive updates and adjustments. As we have more material available, we'll continue to share it out on the site. Thanks to all who have helped us make the guide better through past feedback, and please keep it coming.
Dave
Albergue La Isla is open again! They renovated the building and it got new owners. At the moment 14 beds, if corona ever passes it goes up to 22.
El albergue de La Isla estrena etapa con aforo reducido y peregrinos nacionales | El Comercio: Diario de Asturias
La instalación municipal llevaba dos años cerrada y se ha sometido a una reforma.www.elcomercio.es
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