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- Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese
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Thanks, that's what I needed to hear.Irun and the walk from there to SS is not really special.
I'm bringing a suitcase because I'm not going straight home after the Camino. I'll spend a few days in London, then New York, before heading home.Why bring a suitcase, you're not too clear on this point. Are you packing your backpack in a suitcase for the flight? If so, use a cardboard packing box, same size. take tape to seal it up after customs check and dump it in a bin when you arrive in Spain. Do the same when you've finished. Or buy a tatty suitcase from a charity shop and leave it at the hotel for the next person to use.
San Sebastián is too cool to just pass through...spend some time there. Irun and the walk from there to SS is not really special.
You could take the little local train to Irun and back for a quick look to be sure you didn't miss anything. It is a short ride.
Time constraints, and the fact that I need to mail the suitcase.Why not walk from Biarritz? I did and the route was well marked, I liked it and I would not want to miss the walk from Irún to SS.
I'm not sure which will be best for me.
I'll be arriving in Biarritz around 8:30 pm after a marathon day of travel: 4 flights and 21+ hours from the west coast of the US. Before I start walking I need to mail my suitcase to Santiago. So here are my two choices:
Option 1 Train/bus to Irun, go to the post office when it opens, mail my suitcase, and start walking. Stop in Pasajes de San Juan, where I've made a reservation at a hotel about 45 minutes walk from the albergue (I'm worried about not getting one of the 14 beds at the albergue, especially since I'll be tired from all that travel the day before). Then walk to San Sebastian the next day.
Option 2 Travel to San Sebastian, check into a hotel, mail my suitcase, rest and enjoy the city before starting my Camino.
Option 2 cuts out one day of walking, giving me more flexibility later on during the Camino, which definitely appeals to me.
I do already have my tickets. I was able to use my airline miles to get to Biarritz. I think that I looked at the San Sebastian airport, but there were no mileage award tickets available.I am not sure if you have your tickets already, but if not, flying into San Sebastian would be easier.
I just checked yesterday, and it looks like there is a bus that goes from the Biarritz airport right to San Sebastian. It takes about an hour.If I might hijack this thread....as I am also in need of doing the Norte on a slightly tight schedule...can anyone advise of how to get from the airport (Biarritz) to San Sebastien...if I was to bypass Irun and start there?
I have another suggestion for what it is worth. I used it successfully while walking the Camino Norte / Primativo in January. Get to San Sebastian and book into the hotel next to the railway station for 2 nights. Next day, go by Irun by train, travelling light (ie leaving most of your gear at the hotel) and walk from Irun to San Sebastian.I'm not sure which will be best for me.
I'll be arriving in Biarritz around 8:30 pm after a marathon day of travel: 4 flights and 21+ hours from the west coast of the US. Before I start walking I need to mail my suitcase to Santiago. So here are my two choices:
Option 1 Train/bus to Irun, go to the post office when it opens, mail my suitcase, and start walking. Stop in Pasajes de San Juan, where I've made a reservation at a hotel about 45 minutes walk from the albergue (I'm worried about not getting one of the 14 beds at the albergue, especially since I'll be tired from all that travel the day before). Then walk to San Sebastian the next day.
Option 2 Travel to San Sebastian, check into a hotel, mail my suitcase, rest and enjoy the city before starting my Camino.
Option 2 cuts out one day of walking, giving me more flexibility later on during the Camino, which definitely appeals to me.
Oki understand if you don’t want to mail it from France to Spain I just forgot that Biarritz is in another countryTime constraints, and the fact that I need to mail the suitcase.
That first day from Irun covers some beautiful scenery. I wouldn't have missed itI'm not sure which will be best for me.
I'll be arriving in Biarritz around 8:30 pm after a marathon day of travel: 4 flights and 21+ hours from the west coast of the US. Before I start walking I need to mail my suitcase to Santiago. So here are my two choices:
Option 1 Train/bus to Irun, go to the post office when it opens, mail my suitcase, and start walking. Stop in Pasajes de San Juan, where I've made a reservation at a hotel about 45 minutes walk from the albergue (I'm worried about not getting one of the 14 beds at the albergue, especially since I'll be tired from all that travel the day before). Then walk to San Sebastian the next day.
Option 2 Travel to San Sebastian, check into a hotel, mail my suitcase, rest and enjoy the city before starting my Camino.
Option 2 cuts out one day of walking, giving me more flexibility later on during the Camino, which definitely appeals to me.
Hi there. This isn't the most practical advice but Pasajes de San Juan is not to be missed. I didn't get one of the beds in the Albergue as it was full but the hostelero made room for me It was one of my most memorable Camino moments so from my point of view don't miss Pasajes de San Juan xI'm not sure which will be best for me.
I'll be arriving in Biarritz around 8:30 pm after a marathon day of travel: 4 flights and 21+ hours from the west coast of the US. Before I start walking I need to mail my suitcase to Santiago. So here are my two choices:
Option 1 Train/bus to Irun, go to the post office when it opens, mail my suitcase, and start walking. Stop in Pasajes de San Juan, where I've made a reservation at a hotel about 45 minutes walk from the albergue (I'm worried about not getting one of the 14 beds at the albergue, especially since I'll be tired from all that travel the day before). Then walk to San Sebastian the next day.
Option 2 Travel to San Sebastian, check into a hotel, mail my suitcase, rest and enjoy the city before starting my Camino.
Option 2 cuts out one day of walking, giving me more flexibility later on during the Camino, which definitely appeals to me.
Now that I have the guest house in Pasajes secured, I think that I'll stick to my original plan and start in Irun.Hi there. This isn't the most practical advice but Pasajes de San Juan is not to be missed. I didn't get one of the beds in the Albergue as it was full but the hostelero made room for me It was one of my most memorable Camino moments so from my point of view don't miss Pasajes de San Juan x
I looked at Koba. For my dates it was about 38€.I stayed in a new, clean and friendly hostel called Koba in SS less than a month ago, it was about 25euro with breakfast included, I would recommend it.
Pasaia is cute!
I started in Irun but it was very cloudy that day so I have no idea what the views are like
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