From Biarritz to Irun to El Camino Norte then onto Finisterr

[MikeJS]

I fly into Biarritz on 15 Sep ready to start the Camino North the next day. Can you tell me what is the best/easiest way to get to Irun?

Also instead of heading off the coast at the end to Santiago de Compestala I would like to stay on the coast and head to Finisterre via Muxia and then back to SdC. Anyone know if there is a good route?

 

[MikeJS]

OK, I now have some info about a hiking route from Biarritz Airport to Irun which is my preferred method.

However, still struggling for any info on routes and accommodation to stay on the northern coast instead of diverting down to Santiago de Compestala. I would prefer to stay on the coast and walk to Finisterre first and then finish in SdC.

Anyone any clues?

 

[lovingkindness]

Hi there, MikeIan. Here are a few suggestions to help you along the way:

* Biarritz to Irun:

http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/el-camino-del-norte/topic13746.html
scroll down a little for info on Voie de la Cote and Sentier du Littoral

* Ribadeo to Ferrol
Search Camino del Mar or Ruta do Mar. The Amigos are working on this route.
http://www.lugocamino.com/camino-del-mar

* From Ferrol you might walk the Camino Ingles as far as Betanzos then hike to A Caruña via Sada and the Costa de Dexo (Costa Doce), a very beautiful stretch of coast . I hiked this last year. I have attached a pdf flyer for the Costa de Dexo to this post

http://www.rutasasmarinas.com/ruta-5-costa-norte-oleiros?lang=es
click on Rutas as Mariñas : Puerto de Dexo (map) & Sada; also, click Roteiro Marinan: 6. Costa Doce

* A Caruña to SdC
do a Forum Search of Lost Photographer. A few years back this peregrino found a way to hike the coast beyond A Caruña via Finisterre or Muxia to SdC. He asked advice and aquired maps at the tourist centre in A Caruña. Last year when I hoped to do the same the tourist officer was unable to help me. With limited Spanish I found it too taxing to chase arround A Caruña for more information so ended my Camino with the Ingles.

[edited 10/08/21012]
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/el-camino-del-norte/topic6884.html Lost Photographer, 2009

Cheers,
-Lovingkindness

 

[MikeJS]

Lovingkindness - Thank you. I will search the info you provided as soon as I can. Fortunately, I think I have sorted out our route from Biarritz airport to Irun - thanks to Google maps!

 

[richard tallman]

I fly into Biarritz on 15 Sep ready to start the Camino North the next day. Can you tell me what is the best/easiest way to get to Irun?

Also instead of heading off the coast at the end to Santiago de Compestala I would like to stay on the coast and head to Finisterre via Muxia and then back to SdC. Anyone know if there is a good route?

 

[richard tallman]

Hi Mike, Did you get an answer to your question? I fly to Biarritz on 15 April 2014 and am thinking of walking to Irun and then along the Camino Norte. I remember buses and trains going there as well. Did you walk? What was it like? Thanks

Richard