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The Camino del Norte

mirandac

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29th May 2016
1st Aug 2016
15th August 2017
I'm about to walk a stretch of del Norte from Irun to just past Bilbao. I've done two parts of the Frances already. Does anyone have any advice for me?
 
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IF you are not too fit, aim to get to Passajes San Juan early, in time to get one of the very few beds in the albergue. Instead of walking all the way to San Sebastián. Passajes is really very lovely, but has little in the way of accommodation. We took the "alpista" route from Irun, and were very glad we did (it is spectacular) but it meant we were really wacked by the time we got to Passajes. We slept in a tent outside the albergue.
 
In my opinion you will be seeing some of the best scenery on the Norte. Can I assume that you are stopping in Portugalete? If so easy metro ride back to Bilbao and bus to the airport (if that is your plan). Great airport to go in and out of as it is so small.

Buen Camino!
 
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Thank you for the advice - all useful
Can't remember how to create a new topic thread but I would like to pass on that it was difficult to get hold of a credential in this route. I finally got one at San Sebastián cathederal as none of the albergues or tourist offices had them.
 
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