People’s desires and intentions are always a source of astonishment for me. Wheels on the ground at Bilbao at 18:30. Maybe cleared all the gates by 19:30.
So, a reasonable hostal in Bilbao, somewhere close to the intermodal, first bus in the...
Porto is a long round trip in one day. Three wonderful suggestions made above of Lugo, Ourense, and A Coruna would all make wonderful day trips. And, a trip to Finisterre is often on many people’s list if you haven’t already been to the End of...
There's a bicycle road route to the Camino Frances. You could conceivably use a skateboard on much of this. Sometimes it's right next to the Camino walking route but other times it's a totally different route. I suspect the 20% you're thinking of...
The train takes longer because you need to change trains in Vigo. The bus takes about 3.5 hours depending on where you get off in Porto.
A Coruña is fantastic and only takes a half hour to get there by train. You can walk the Paseo Maritimo...
Heads up to anyone buying a Ferrino. I bought the Trekker about 10 or 12 years ago for use on the Levante. Fortunately, we only had one day of rain, but no sooner did I put it on than I started to sweat. I was wondering why there was so much...
Ah but @Jeff Crawley , seems we have to embrace the concept " it is their Camino " nowadays . Therefore better not to give too much ethical reasons ;) why this is not such a good idea.
As with most European rail networks you can download an app and buy an e-ticket on the day (or even on the train). For St Jean / France it is SNCF Connect - but set it up with your details and payment card first.
Download the e-Ticket to an...
If you haven't come across this link, you might find it helpful for the "official" diversion: https://www.saint-jean-de-luz.com/fermeture-du-sentier-du-littoral-de-la-corniche-basque-ciboure-urrugne-et-hendaye/
Open the map in the "+" and you'll...
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