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That's so good to hear! Gracias.I am vertigo-sensitive, but the only two spots which concerned me was climbing El Brusco, east of Noja-- just take the road instead; and the bridge over the Rio Eo on the Galicia/Asturias frontier-- I have always taken a taxi. Everything else was fine.
Ah, yes, that Portomarin bridge really was a challenge. So maybe a taxi (or a shot of brandy?) Thanks for the heads up!My only problem on the Norte was the road bridge across to Ribadeo. It is very long, much much longer than the bridge across to Portomarin. And it was very windy. I took a deep breath, shut my eyes (figuratively!), put my head down, and didn't stop till I'd got to the other side. It was scary. May be best to get a taxi across if you suffer vertigo really badly.
Ah, yes, that Portomarin bridge really was a challenge. So maybe a taxi (or a shot of brandy?) Thanks for the heads up!
I soooo relate to her!!I have a huge fear of heights - I have only ever met one person who has it as bad as me! Ribadeo bridge was my worst nightmare but I did it!
Here’s how
Someone did a video too of themselves on the bridge! It’s on the thread!
I too am fearful of heights and that bridge really, really, really SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!I have a huge fear of heights - I have only ever met one person who has it as bad as me! Ribadeo bridge was my worst nightmare but I did it!
Here’s how
Someone did a video too of themselves on the bridge! It’s on the thread!
There are some other parts where you can walk right along the cliffs over the ocean but there is plenty of room to move further away from the edge if I remember correctly. It was 6 years ago.However, I experience vértigo quite easily and am wondering if el Norte would pose any challenges. I was absolutely fine on CF.
Yes it was a real ‘moment’ for me. I went and looked at it the night before and was full of fear. I was so keen to do with ‘whole walk’ I think without that motivation I wouldn’t have got across.I too am fearful of heights and that bridge really, really, really SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!
There are some other parts where you can walk right along the cliffs over the ocean but there is plenty of room to move further away from the edge if I remember correctly. It was 6 years ago.
Do you remember if there are rail guards?I too am fearful of heights and that bridge really, really, really SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!!
There are some other parts where you can walk right along the cliffs over the ocean but there is plenty of room to move further away from the edge if I remember correctly. It was 6 years ago.
I think lt56ny is talking about the stretch between Galizano and Somo. If so then no, there are no guard rails. You can take the road (CA-141) straight into Somo, though.Do you remember if there are rail guards?
Shame about the lack of rails, as it would be great to access the view, but good that there's an alternative. I'm relieved to learn that CN is a viable option even with vertigo.I think lt56ny is talking about the stretch between Galizano and Somo. If so then no, there are no guard rails. You can take the road (CA-141) straight into Somo, though.
I have a bit of vertigo relating to heights, cliffs, etc. Like you, the only places I recall specifically was when climbing/scrambling over that same hill, and that never ending bridge into Ribadeo, which thankfully it had railings on both sides, protecting me from both the river and the fast moving continuous traffic.I am vertigo-sensitive, but the only two spots which concerned me was climbing El Brusco, east of Noja--
It’s definately doable! My fear is off the scale (and impacts me a lot) and the bridge was the one challenge and that was it!Shame about the lack of rails, as it would be great to access the view, but good that there's an alternative. I'm relieved to learn that CN is a viable option even with vertigo.
I am same.I have a bit of vertigo relating to heights, cliffs, etc. Like you, the only places I recall specifically was when climbing/scrambling over that same hill, and that never ending bridge into Ribadeo, which thankfully it had railings on both sides, protecting me from both the river and the fast moving continuous traffic.
As an aside, when my husband is driving over a big bridge or through mountains on other trips he always says "look out at the nice views", but even then I am still fearful so always look straight ahead. He doesn't realize I must be diligent to watch the road to help him drive.
Thank you for the reassurance. Now I just have to get my fitness up!It’s definately doable! My fear is off the scale (and impacts me a lot) and the bridge was the one challenge and that was it!
I would not count on it.Do you remember if there are rail guards?
I walked the Camino Francés in Octobee 2022, from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela, and loved it. I would like to walk the Camino del Norte as I'm drawn to the coast, culture and food. However, I experience vértigo quite easily and am wondering if el Norte would pose any challenges. I was absolutely fine on CF.
The latter, definitely the latter!Ah, yes, that Portomarin bridge really was a challenge. So maybe a taxi (or a shot of brandy?) Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the tip, Mananath!I am vertigo-sensitive, but the only two spots which concerned me was climbing El Brusco, east of Noja-- just take the road instead; and the bridge over the Rio Eo on the Galicia/Asturias frontier-- I have always taken a taxi. Everything else was fine.
Yes, climbing El Brusco was scary for me, too, as I also am definitely vertigo-sensitive.I am vertigo-sensitive, but the only two spots which concerned me was climbing El Brusco, east of Noja-- just take the road instead; and the bridge over the Rio Eo on the Galicia/Asturias frontier-- I have always taken a taxi. Everything else was fine.
Wow! These photos are great! Hmmm... Thank you!Yes, climbing El Brusco was scary for me, too, as I also am definitely vertigo-sensitive.
These three bridges have vivid memories for me. I look straight ahead, except for an occasional quick glance, and am unable to enjoy the beautiful views.
For me, the Ribadeo bridge on the Norte was the most fearful and the longest at 612 meters, and the noise from speeding traffic was awful. The Portomarin bridge is 300 meters long, but thankfully with little traffic, and the bridge at Tui is 318 meters long and the prettiest imo with its "lattice" sides.
Ribadeo bridge
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Portomarin bridge
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Tui bridge
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Glad you like them! Google lended me a hand.Wow! These photos are great! Hmmm... Thank you!
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