Starting El Norte from Santander July 4

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G_Ellis

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Camino del Norte

• Jun 12, 2015

• #1

Hola todos,

The time has finally come for me to start my first Camino. I am flying to Barcelona on the 26th of June, first to do some sight seeing and then I will fly to Santander to start my journey. The one problem I have right now is that I have not yet received my pilgrim passport, and I'm afraid I'll have to leave without having received it. Will I be able to get one easily from the Albergue in Santander? I am also curious if anyone else will be starting their walk around the same time from Santander.

Cheers,
G

 

MKalcolm M

Solvitur ambulando - It is solved by walking

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north route spring 2013

• Jun 12, 2015

• #2

The alberge in Santander had a stack of credencials when I was there, you should be able to get one without any problem. The end of Jume will be a busy time on the Norte, you will meet lots of fellow pilgrims who have started in Irun, Bilbaao or Santander. Buen Camino!

 

curtc757

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2014 Frances, 2015 Norte, Sept 2023 Frances

• Jun 13, 2015

• #3

G_Ellis said:

Hola todos,

The time has finally come for me to start my first Camino. I am flying to Barcelona on the 26th of June, first to do some sight seeing and then I will fly to Santander to start my journey. The one problem I have right now is that I have not yet received my pilgrim passport, and I'm afraid I'll have to leave without having received it. Will I be able to get one easily from the Albergue in Santander? I am also curious if anyone else will be starting their walk around the same time from Santander.

Cheers,
G

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Hello G. I'll probably be on Norte in a few days - most likely starting at Laredo which is a day or two East of Santander. I walked from SJPP to Burgos last year. But I think I want to see the cliffs and coast this year so I think I'm jumping up to Norte to continue west. Since you're starting in one of the larger cities, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find a pilgrim passport. I was planning to continue with the passport I used last year. But if I see where you can get one there after I arrive, I'll try to get back on the forum to pass on the info.

 

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G_Ellis

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Camino del Norte

• Jun 17, 2015

• #4

Thanks for the info gents! I just have one more question, the albergue in Santander is the Albergue Santos Martires is it not? Will I be able to stay there the night before I start my Camino or should I find other accommodations?

 

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Anemone del Camino

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• Jun 18, 2015

• #5

You can stay there, if you want to be a martyr ;0) Why not walk that firt day to Santa Cruz de la Bezana to a much beloved albergue instead of the quite disliked on in Santander. If the timing works for you, that is what I would recommend. Either place will stamp your credencial.