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I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
These things can happen. I had a similar experience in Redondela in May this year while doing part of the Camino Portugués. I wasn't aware there was an international puppet convention in town, so everything was taken. I just went to the tourist office and they found us a small pension about 4km away.Hi there,
So my first official day on the Camino Del Norte finished up a bit stressful as I eventually found out that due to a film festival, there was absolutely no accommodation left in San Sebastian unless I wanted to pay a minimum of 150 Euro for a shitty hotel. So I got on a bus to Pamplona.
I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
I know the accommodation options on the Norte are more limited than that Frances. Having said that, there was some space left in the albergue in Irun. My question would be, is it likely that I'll run into more accommodation book outs if I operate on the fly - if so that would suggest to me I should book ahead. However I would rather stay in the donativos so if anyone can advise on how busy those hostels are right now that would be brilliant.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
Hi there,
So my first official day on the Camino Del Norte finished up a bit stressful as I eventually found out that due to a film festival, there was absolutely no accommodation left in San Sebastian unless I wanted to pay a minimum of 150 Euro for a shitty hotel. So I got on a bus to Pamplona.
I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
I know the accommodation options on the Norte are more limited than that Frances. Having said that, there was some space left in the albergue in Irun. My question would be, is it likely that I'll run into more accommodation book outs if I operate on the fly - if so that would suggest to me I should book ahead. However I would rather stay in the donativos so if anyone can advise on how busy those hostels are right now that would be brilliant.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
Now I'm imaganing the entire town of Redondela full of puppets - puppeteers relaxing in bars and cafes, eating with one hand while a puppet entertains the other diners with the other hand. Others walking their marionettes down the street...I wasn't aware there was an international puppet convention in town,
I'm in Llanes, about 3 weeks ahead of you. I've seen plenty of empty beds in the donativos. You might want to consider reservations in Bilbao if you get there on a weekend.Hi there,
So my first official day on the Camino Del Norte finished up a bit stressful as I eventually found out that due to a film festival, there was absolutely no accommodation left in San Sebastian unless I wanted to pay a minimum of 150 Euro for a shitty hotel. So I got on a bus to Pamplona.
I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
I know the accommodation options on the Norte are more limited than that Frances. Having said that, there was some space left in the albergue in Irun. My question would be, is it likely that I'll run into more accommodation book outs if I operate on the fly - if so that would suggest to me I should book ahead. However I would rather stay in the donativos so if anyone can advise on how busy those hostels are right now that would be brilliant.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
You should be fine. Pre book a couple and go from there.Hi there,
So my first official day on the Camino Del Norte finished up a bit stressful as I eventually found out that due to a film festival, there was absolutely no accommodation left in San Sebastian unless I wanted to pay a minimum of 150 Euro for a shitty hotel. So I got on a bus to Pamplona.
I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
I know the accommodation options on the Norte are more limited than that Frances. Having said that, there was some space left in the albergue in Irun. My question would be, is it likely that I'll run into more accommodation book outs if I operate on the fly - if so that would suggest to me I should book ahead. However I would rather stay in the donativos so if anyone can advise on how busy those hostels are right now that would be brilliant.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
nothing worse than being jerked about by a bunch of puppeteers at a convention...These things can happen. I had a similar experience in Redondela in May this year while doing part of the Camino Portugués. I wasn't aware there was an international puppet convention in town, so everything was taken. I just went to the tourist office and they found us a small pension about 4km away.
In the smaller towns and villages you should be fine. I would just relax and not worry about booking ahead, just walk and see what comes up along the way. If you find yourself stuck, tired or injured; then you can always get a taxi or bus (depending on where you are) to take you to the nearest available accommodation.
The Camino del Norte has less pilgrim accommodation compared to the Francés, but also has less pilgrims too. You just got unlucky with your timing in Donostia - San Sebastian), just as I did at Redondela in May.
I'm hoping for some advice now as I plan my next move. I don't want to abandon the Norte, and intend to return to San Sebastian today to regroup and start again.
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