Starting from San Sebastián on 30th Aug?

[Jackie Wilson]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello. I'm starting from San Sebastian on 30th August if there is anyone else out there doing a similar thing. I'm aiming for Zarautz on the first day, hopefully that is not too ambitious? Many thanks, Jackie

 

[grayland]

Welcome to the forum, Jackie.
San Sebastian is a beautiful place and a good starting point. It is one day past the more traditional start at Irun...so most pilgrims you will see in the first days are also newly started and will be very open to meeting others like themselves. Just be open and outgoing from the start.

 

[nickpellatt]

I also walked San Sebastian to Zarautz on my Camino earlier this year.

Limited accomodation in Zarautz though. My guidebook suggested the Youth Hostel, but they dont accept pilgrims anymore. This is one town where pre-booking might be recommended.

 

[Suzanne S.]

Hi @Jackie Wilson , I'll be one day behind you, starting in Irun on August 30. I have prebooked my second night in Zarautz for the reason mentioned above. I certainly hope that San Sebastian to Zarautz is reasonable! I'm counting on it! Perhaps we'll meet along the way...

 

[lt56ny]

Keep this in mind. I checked the Wise Pilgrim app. I walked from Irun last year. In a big red box they warn about there being lots of surfing competitions that are hosted in Zarautz in the summer and that during those times finding a bed will be tough. There may be a website with a calendar of activities in town. They list the Zarautz Hostel and a municipal albergue. I didn't stay there so I don't have first hand knowledge. Gronze.com has decidedly mixed reviews about the municipal Albergue and good reviews for Zarautz Hostel. The albergue is a donative and the hostel is a lot more money. The hostel takes reservations on their website. You can also check Booking.com for other options.

 

[grayland]

The first part of the Norte (in and around San Sabastian) is a highly popular tourist and youth surfing area. It can be very disappointing if you find yourself competing for a bed in the midst of a film festival or huge surf event. It is wise to do a bit of research and make alternate plans in case you hit a rough spot.

 

[Jackie Wilson]

Thank you Grayland, Nick, Suzanne and IT56NY for your very helpful replies. I've taken the precaution of booking the Galerna in Zarautz and then the Albergue in Mutriku, because the area is sure to be busy at the end of August as you say. Hopefully we will meet along the way Suzanne - I wish you a buen camino

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hi Jackie and Suzanne,
I was wondering if either of you will be posting on the forum "live" from your Norte walks or blogging using another website. I loved walking this Camino in 2016 and would enjoy reliving some of my memories by following along!

 

[Suzanne S.]

Hi CC! I've never posted "live" before. Maybe if I can figure it out I will do that. I am much more likely to post on FB. I do have a wordpress blog site that's sadly out of date, so not sure about that one.

I tell you what. If I decide to do something regularly, I will pm you.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hi CC! I've never posted "live" before. Maybe if I can figure it out I will do that. I am much more likely to post on FB. I do have a wordpress blog site that's sadly out of date, so not sure about that one.

I tell you what. If I decide to do something regularly, I will pm you.

Ok, thanks! I know a few of our seasoned forum members have used "find penguins" fairly easy to use. I am not on FB, nor very techy at all. In fact, I write and send my daily camino reports to family and friends through email...now that's archaic!

 

[Suzanne S.]

Ok, thanks! I know a few of our seasoned forum members have used "find penguins" fairly easy to use. I am not on FB, nor very techy at all. In fact, I write and send my daily camino reports to family and friends through email...now that's archaic!

Archaic, yes, but that's exactly what I will be doing for my family! They all find that the easiest way to keep track of me.

 

[Jackie Wilson]

Chrissy I'm really not sure that I'll be tech competent enough or organised enough to do something in real time! If I do, I'll let you know

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Chrissy I'm really not sure that I'll be tech competent enough or organised enough to do something in real time! If I do, I'll let you know

Ok, no harm in asking! Glad I'm not the only one lacking techy skills.
Buen Camino, Jackie!

 

[Jackie Wilson]

Thanks Chrissy

 

[lisaflora]

Thank you Grayland, Nick, Suzanne and IT56NY for your very helpful replies. I've taken the precaution of booking the Galerna in Zarautz and then the Albergue in Mutriku, because the area is sure to be busy at the end of August as you say. Hopefully we will meet along the way Suzanne - I wish you a buen camino

Do you recall how far it is to Mitruku from Deba? Google maps gives a very long route but there must be a direct way even though it may not be on the actual Camino.

 

[OzAnnie]

Do you recall how far it is to Mitruku from Deba? Google maps gives a very long route but there must be a direct way even though it may not be on the actual Camino.

Hi @lisaflora
The op hasn’t posted on the forum since aug2019

Looking at site www.gronze.com. the distance you are after looks to be approx 6 or so kilometres but as you said ; it’s not on’ the trail ( Camino Del Norte). Map shows as GI638 -

note also the spelling I believe is ‘Mutriku’

FYI
below is a link to stage 6 on Gronze of the Norte.

Deba - Markina-Xemein | Camino del Norte | Gronze.com

La etapa de hoy, la más solitaria de todo el Camino del Norte y sin apenas servicios intermedios, es un duro y bellísimo recorrido que nos regala estampas idílicas de los valles rurales vascos, con caseríos, bosques, praderas... A partir de la ermita del Calvario nos alejamos de la costa; no...

www.gronze.com

Also a ‘screen shot’ from gronze showing the location of Mutriku also a track.




I can also see the walking track on site : rome2rio It says it is 4.5klms and around 54mins walk.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Do you recall how far it is to Mitruku from Deba? Google maps gives a very long route but there must be a direct way even though it may not be on the actual Camino.

The Gronze website shows the route of the del Norte, see https://www.gronze.com/etapa/deba/markina but, of course, it does not go through Mutriku.

The other obvious possibility is to switch Google Maps to driving mode rather than walking mode and then follow the roads.

 

[lisaflora]

Thank you. Yes, just trying to find lodging..nothing in Deba for my dates.

 

[OzAnnie]

Thank you. Yes, just trying to find lodging..nothing in Deba for my dates.

Lisa
Did you open the link to gronze for additional source of accommodation or only checking on booking dot com?
Gronze has lots of info (regularly updated / at least reliable in non Covid times). You can even select to book through there to booking dot com. Worth a look.
good luck
Buen camino 2021

ps I recall a great Albergue after Deba which I stayed at.
I wouldn’t worry too much right now about booking ahead. You’ll be taken care of.

Edit: I’ve just read in another thread that you want to walk jun/jul and that you’ve already checked Gronze!!

 

[lisaflora]

Lisa
Did you open the link to gronze for additional source of accommodation or only checking on booking dot com?
Gronze has lots of info (regularly updated / at least reliable in non Covid times). You can even select to book through there to booking dot com. Worth a look.
good luck
Buen camino 2021

ps I recall a great Albergue after Deba which I stayed at.
I wouldn’t worry too much right now about booking ahead. You’ll be taken care of.

Edit: I’ve just read in another thread that you want to walk jun/jul and that you’ve already checked Gronze!!

Yes thank you for the reply. You already figured it out. I am taking a small bivvy so I can sleep anywhere.. Just don't want to miss out on the communal experience Even though I will be at least twice the age of most the people there I believe

 

[trecile]

Even though I will be at least twice the age of most the people there I believe

Funny, you don't look like you are 90+ years old.