Larrabetzu Albergue

[Martyduc]

Please note,, the Donativo,, or Municipal Albergue,in Larrabetzu, has closed down, looks permanent,, signs out front gone,, beds gone!!

 

[wisepilgrim]

This is rather unexpected, as it was run by a non-profit. They also run 4 other albergues on the Norte. I sent them a whatsapp last week but have not heard back as of now.

 

[Martyduc]

This is rather unexpected, as it was run by a non-profit. They also run 4 other albergues on the Norte. I sent them a whatsapp last week but have not heard back as of now.

Yes,,, i bussed back from Bilbao this morning,, looked like office equipment being installed in the room,,, met other peregrinos who had to sleep out,,,

 

[wisepilgrim]

Yes,,, i bussed back from Bilbao this morning,, looked like office equipment being installed in the room,,, met other peregrinos who had to sleep out,,,

Mind the rain tomorrow, I too am in Bilbao and came without my rain gear.

 

[wisepilgrim]

I managed to get in contact with the association and they confirmed that it is closed, and Lezama too. That leaves only Markina and Pobeña for the association.

 

[trecile]

I managed to get in contact with the association and they confirmed that it is closed, and Lezama too. That leaves only Markina and Pobeña for the association.

That's terrible. There was already a dearth of albergues between Irun and Bilbao - especially low cost ones.

 

[Quietways]

Yes, it's a shame really. I was there this May and the host was wonderful. The Norte - between Irun and Bilbao - has some serious issues i think.

 

[Myra13]

Just walked that stretch. It was busy (I think also because the holiday weekend foot Spain) en a problem with beds. Especially after Markina, because Gernika albergue is closed, the albergue before Gernika was closed for holiday/winter. So the one after Gernika, putted extra tents in the garden to provide extra beds.
I took the bus/metro to Bilbao/Portugalette and walked to Pobeña.

 

[Dave]

I managed to get in contact with the association and they confirmed that it is closed, and Lezama too. That leaves only Markina and Pobeña for the association.

Michael - I just checked in with the ayuntamiento in Lezama and they indicated that the albergue there is set to reopen in June, as is typical. Maybe it's under new management now? Have you heard anything more about this? I'm trying to follow up with HOSVOBI.

Would be nice if this one, at least, stayed open.

 

[Dave]

Actually, I take it back--HOSVOBI just confirmed not only that Lezama will be open (June-September), but Larrabetzu as well! The latter will be operating Holy Week - mid-October.

 

[wisepilgrim]

Actually, I take it back--HOSVOBI just confirmed not only that Lezama will be open (June-September), but Larrabetzu as well! The latter will be operating Holy Week - mid-October.

Good grief. Good for pilgrims, woe for bookmakers.

 

[Dave]

Good grief. Good for pilgrims, woe for bookmakers.

It's like the annual game of "What's happening with the Gernika albergue now?"

 

[wisepilgrim]

It's like the annual game of "What's happening with the Gernika albergue now?"

Hahahahahaha. I’m glad I’m not alone, that is a lonely game indeed.

 

[exrayray]

I have just whats appd the albergue. It opens on 23 March