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All I can think of is a swimming costume. Seriously, the beaches are magnificent. Otherwise, gear, clothes etc all the same.Were there things you needed on the Norte that you didn't need on the Frances?
Most hostels have blankets. Given the possibility of bedbugs, whether or not you want to use them is a question.Hello! Are there blankets in the hostels?
Thank you, Marie
Thank you!Most hostels have blankets. Given the possibility of bedbugs, whether or not you want to use them is a question.
I'm on the Norte now in Ribadesella and I've worn hiking sandals the entire way, if that's any help. I would definitely not bring rain pants. It's been quite warm and you'd be better off with bare legs or quick dry pants.I will be walking from Irun to Bilbao, starting in a week. I thought shoes under the ankles would be enough, would do you think? I will take a rain jacket, a light fleece and I am still unsure with taking rain pants or an small umbrella. I heard there can be some rain pours in that area. Would be glad about some feedback…
Your shoes should be fine. If it has rained, portions of the Camino will be muddy, but if you have a pole or two, it's sufficient stability (I just used a walking stick). As I mentioned above, I'd recommend an umbrella that covers you and your pack, because you can unfurl it in a second and don't have to worry about wearing a poncho or rain jacket when it's not raining (and be hot and humid underneath it) or struggle to put it on (taking your pack off if you are putting on a jacket) after it has started to rain. I've never worn rain pants but they seem like an even bigger pain/problem. Better to wear quick drying clothes.I will be walking from Irun to Bilbao, starting in a week. I thought shoes under the ankles would be enough, would do you think? I will take a rain jacket, a light fleece and I am still unsure with taking rain pants or an small umbrella. I heard there can be some rain pours in that area. Would be glad about some feedback…
Has there been much mud? If so, sandals holding up alright in the mud?I'm on the Norte now in Ribadesella and I've worn hiking sandals the entire way, if that's any help. I would definitely not bring rain pants. It's been quite warm and you'd be better off with bare legs or quick dry pants.
Ha! Might have trouble fitting in my backpack...Surfboard!
Thanks for the wealth of info. I will be starting in Irun and am planning on bringing a long sleeve tee for walking in (sun protection mainly)Will you be starting in Irun?
The only difference I encountered weather wise is; it will be humid with a bit more precipitation in the beginning on del Norte. Heavy or sprinkles, when or where one just never knows. It rained quite a bit when I left Getaria making me abandon the alternative Flysch trail due to a muddy mess. I didn’t feel any rain after that point. Oh, did I say it will be HUMID!No joke.
I started from Irun on July 5 - July 19 then switched to the Frances July 20 - August 15, 2019 for a dry heat.
Both were warm/hot, I don't have any pictures of myself wearing a jacket on del Norte but a couple pictures with my poncho.
On the Frances I wore my lightweight wind/rain jacket up to and out of O'Cebreiro then the closer I got to Santiago I wore a long sleeve fleece I purchased in Carrion de los Condes as I left early in the mornings to beat the heat.
I did wear more of a hiking shoe (not a boot) on del Norte vs New Balance trial runner I purchased in Leon for CF. I found the hiking shoe on del Norte very helpful for the mud and the constant incline, decline. My feet did very well in them but were just a bit too heavy for CF.
If you haven't already considered it, take a lightweight/breathable long sleeve to protect you from the sun.
Very excited for you and Buen Camino!!
Weather leaving Getaria, July 9th.
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After Getaria and the Flysch.
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del Norte shoes.
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CF shoes found in Leon.
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Will I struggle to find a daily cafe con leche?On the Norte now. I think it’s been a warm start to June. But even so, I have one long sleeve that has come in handy. But I would bring that on the frances too. Other than that, not much. Can’t rely on frequent cafes so plan for more snacks/lunches based on what you pack. Also, from Irun to Bilbao poles are worth it. I never do poles, but this is one stretch more so than any French or Portuguese that I wish I had them.
For what it's worth, I never had any problem finding a place to get something to eat or drink at some point in the day. (Unlike the Primitivo, where the Hospitales day is all in the wilderness.)Will I struggle to find a daily cafe con leche?
I will be bringing poles with me - my knees won't have it any other way - but thanks for the reminder!
I switched to sandals on my last Camino del Norte in 2018 because of the mud. So much easier to clean and faster to dry than the trail runners I had been wearing.Has there been much mud? If so, sandals holding up alright in the mud?
I'm afraid so.Will I struggle to find a daily cafe con leche?
Someone took one with them on the Frances a few years ago. The Norte might have been a better choice for him.Surfboard!
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