hannahgrace
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 8th august - 14th (san sebastian to bilbao)
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@hannahgrace welcome to the forum. I think you have quite a lot to consider.hello all! i've just decided i want to walk as much as i can of the camino between san sebastian and bilbao. does anyone have any advice on what direction is best (as in bilbao to san sebastian or san sebastian to bilbao?). it also remains unclear to me whether or not reservations are important for sleeping spots on route - i had the idea that you could just walk and ask for a place to sleep for very cheap/ donation based contributions. but it seems everyone says accommodation is hard? i am a solo female traveller so it makes me nervous to think i might have to sleep on the streets if nothing is available! should i consider bringing a tent?!
Hi Hannah!hello all! i've just decided i want to walk as much as i can of the camino between san sebastian and bilbao. does anyone have any advice on what direction is best (as in bilbao to san sebastian or san sebastian to bilbao?). it also remains unclear to me whether or not reservations are important for sleeping spots on route - i had the idea that you could just walk and ask for a place to sleep for very cheap/ donation based contributions. but it seems everyone says accommodation is hard? i am a solo female traveller so it makes me nervous to think i might have to sleep on the streets if nothing is available! should i consider bringing a tent?!
Just a small correction. You can't reserve a bed in municipal albergues and virtually all donativos. (I kind of remember seeing a donativo or 2 that took reservations. I could easily be wrong about that. But you can make reservations in almost all the private albergues.If you intend to reach Santiago eventually on a later trip, start your walk in San Sebastian. I walked the northern Camino a few years ago and I had no trouble finding a bed for the night on any of the stages. For peace of mind book a hotel in advance. To walk into an albergue you will need a Pilgrim Passport, Generally speaking, if you reach an albergue in the early afternoon you should be able to get a bed. You cannot reserve places in albergues. Do some on line research before you start. Check out the travel companies that organise Caminos to get ideas.
cuidate de ti mismo, buen Camino
I know of at least two private donativo albergues on the Norte that take reservations.Just a small correction. You can't reserve a bed in municipal albergues and virtually all donativos. (I kind of remember seeing a donativo or 2 that took reservations. I could easily be wrong about that
Hihello all! i've just decided i want to walk as much as i can of the camino between san sebastian and bilbao. does anyone have any advice on what direction is best (as in bilbao to san sebastian or san sebastian to bilbao?). it also remains unclear to me whether or not reservations are important for sleeping spots on route - i had the idea that you could just walk and ask for a place to sleep for very cheap/ donation based contributions. but it seems everyone says accommodation is hard? i am a solo female traveller so it makes me nervous to think i might have to sleep on the streets if nothing is available! should i consider bringing a tent?!
Walk East to West (San Sebastian to Bilbao) because that's the way the yellow arrows take you and if you go the other way they could be out of sight on the other side of lamp posts and other street furniture. Get a guide book: this will have telephone numbers of albergues, casa rurales and some hotels (you will need a pilgrim passport - credencial - for albergues) and you can ring ahead at lunch time when you have an idea where you might get to in the evening and, for casas and some albergues make a booking. A tent is deadweight - in walking all the Camino Frances and the Del Norte / Primitivo I have never wanted one, nor a padded sleeping bag: a sheet sleeping bag has been enough (but I choose my time carefully, not winter or June, July and August). Good luck! Williamhello all! i've just decided i want to walk as much as i can of the camino between san sebastian and bilbao. does anyone have any advice on what direction is best (as in bilbao to san sebastian or san sebastian to bilbao?). it also remains unclear to me whether or not reservations are important for sleeping spots on route - i had the idea that you could just walk and ask for a place to sleep for very cheap/ donation based contributions. but it seems everyone says accommodation is hard? i am a solo female traveller so it makes me nervous to think i might have to sleep on the streets if nothing is available! should i consider bringing a tent?!
You might contact the following for information as well as here. (I took a screenshot from a website) tap the image to enlarge it. You will not be able to send a pm till you have five messages, I think. Buen camino.hello all! i've just decided i want to walk as much as i can of the camino between san sebastian and bilbao. does anyone have any advice on what direction is best (as in bilbao to san sebastian or san sebastian to bilbao?). it also remains unclear to me whether or not reservations are important for sleeping spots on route - i had the idea that you could just walk and ask for a place to sleep for very cheap/ donation based contributions. but it seems everyone says accommodation is hard? i am a solo female traveller so it makes me nervous to think i might have to sleep on the streets if nothing is available! should i consider bringing a tent?!
Hey Andy! Yes let’s contact via WhatsApp - very curious to hear how you are getting along. What’s the best way to do this?Hi Hannah!
I am in a similar boat to you. I just arrived in San Sebastián today and plan to make my way to Bilbao (from Irun). It looks like accommodation is more difficult than I thought looking online. For example the albergues in San Sebastián are already booked out. I have a brought my tent with me in case and seems there are a few paid campsites along the route also. If you want to connect maybe I can send my WhatsApp or something, would be good to hear if you’ve found any extra info!
I don’t think this was a necessary message to put out into the world. It upset me. All the best, HSo you decided to walk even if it means you may have to sleep on the streets? Is this a serious idea let alone a plan? WHEN are you planning to walk? In THREE days from now? REALLY? It is the holiday season now in Spain and (almost) everything will be fully booked.
Do yourself a favour and stick to the beach in Zandvoort.
We booked in at Monasterio de Zennaruza, La Isla, El Convento in Santillana and one other.I know of at least two private donativo albergues on the Norte that take reservations.
Albergue Aves de Paso in Pendueles, and Albergue de peregrinos La oveja negra near Villaviciosa.
Hi Hannah! Looks like I can’t private message you because I am a new member (something about 5 posts need to be made first). Are you able to message me?Hey Andy! Yes let’s contact via WhatsApp - very curious to hear how you are getting along. What’s the best way to do this?
I am starting from San Sebastián tomorrow morning.Hi Hannah! Looks like I can’t private message you because I am a new member (something about 5 posts need to be made first). Are you able to message me?
No worries! Tonight I was able to camp at Gran Camping Zarautz was around 16 euro with Pilgrim pass and my own tent.I’m also unable to message you! I will start on Friday morning from SS
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