Where in Bilbao - Donde en Bilbao

Didier Tibule · Dec 22, 2017

Hola,

Quiero hacer el Camino del Norte en marzo. Desde Bilbao. Donde en Bilbao puedo coger el camino? Otra cosa; hay algun sitio donde puedo descargar cartas electronica de tipo Garmin?
Muchas Gracias.

Hi,

I wish to walk the Camino del Norte in March. Where in Bilbao can I catch with the path? Another thing; is there a internet site where I can download maps to be used on a Garmin GPS or usable with another device/app? Free is good too.

Thanks

tominrm · Dec 22, 2017

If you can find one of these three famous landmarks in Bilbao, you should have no problem finding the route.
1. Basilica de Nuestra Senyora de Begonya
2. The main Train Station, if you happened to arrive by train.
3. Museo Guggenheim along the river. - I remember walking under the giant spider outside the museum.

Buen Camino.

Tincatinker · Dec 22, 2017

You could start here for basic info: https://www.gronze.com/etapa/bilbao/portugalete

I can't help with GPS. Probably un-necessary on the Norte - just follow the Yellow Arrows or the pilgrim in front.

Or you could try a good friend of the Caminos - http://www.wisepilgrim.com/

backpack45scb · Dec 22, 2017

For gps info, see https://www.santiago.nl/smartphone-on-the-camino

MikeJS · Dec 22, 2017

Tincatinker said:
You could start here for basic info: https://www.gronze.com/etapa/bilbao/portugalete

I can't help with GPS. Probably un-necessary on the Norte - just follow the Yellow Arrows or the pilgrim in front.

Or you could try a good friend of the Caminos - http://www.wisepilgrim.com/

I walked the Norte about 3 years ago and lost my way a few times with just the yellow arrows to follow so I always try to get a GPS track now. I think the wise pilgrim guides are excellent.

jsalt · Dec 22, 2017

Didier Tibule said:
Where in Bilbao can I catch with the path?

Hi Didier, go to the Guggenheim.

Cross the next pedestrian bridge over the river, turn left and then follow the yellow arrows to Portugalete.

This is supposed to be the absolute worst part of the Norte.

I walked it on a Sunday and really liked it .

It was so quiet. Very run-down. Industrial riverside warehouses. The odd loiterer .

And so different from other parts of the Norte. I think you need to experience these parts of the camino to appreciate the beauty of the other parts.

And then, when you arrive in Portugalete, there is the most amazing crossing over the river. A camino highlight for me. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

Jill

Rick of Rick and Peg · Dec 22, 2017

jsalt said:
Hi Didier, go to the Guggenheim.

Be sure to visit "Puppy."

Much cuter than the spider.

Former member 49149 · Dec 22, 2017

jsalt said:
Hi Didier, go to the Guggenheim.

Cross the next pedestrian bridge over the river, turn left and then follow the yellow arrows to Portugalete.

This is supposed to be the absolute worst part of the Norte.

I walked it on a Sunday and really liked it .

It was so quiet. Very run-down. Industrial riverside warehouses. The odd loiterer .

And so different from other parts of the Norte. I think you need to experience these parts of the camino to appreciate the beauty of the other parts.

And then, when you arrive in Portugalete, there is the most amazing crossing over the river. A camino highlight for me. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

Jill

So glad you did not give the game away!

Jacqueline17 · Dec 23, 2017

jsalt said:
Hi Didier, go to the Guggenheim.

Cross the next pedestrian bridge over the river, turn left and then follow the yellow arrows to Portugalete.

This is supposed to be the absolute worst part of the Norte.

I walked it on a Sunday and really liked it .

It was so quiet. Very run-down. Industrial riverside warehouses. The odd loiterer .

And so different from other parts of the Norte. I think you need to experience these parts of the camino to appreciate the beauty of the other parts.

And then, when you arrive in Portugalete, there is the most amazing crossing over the river. A camino highlight for me. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

Jill

Absolutely agree. It was a fantastic section. Make sure you take the route on the east bank.

Orford girl · Dec 23, 2017

Didier Tibule said:
Hola,

Quiero hacer el Camino del Norte en marzo. Desde Bilbao. Donde en Bilbao puedo coger el camino? Otra cosa; hay algun sitio donde puedo descargar cartas electronica de tipo Garmin?
Muchas Gracias.

Hi,

I wish to walk the Camino del Norte in March. Where in Bilbao can I catch with the path? Another thing; is there a internet site where I can download maps to be used on a Garmin GPS or usable with another device/app? Free is good too.

Thanks

Orford girl · Dec 23, 2017

There is a large bus station in Bilboa. You can store luggage there too. Determine where you want to start and there is a bus to take you to that destination. There charge is reasonable. There are also trains. I just got various apps on my iPhone and that was all I used. I did have an app 'El Norte' which was a great help for distances and Albergues. Buen camino. I loved camino del Norte.

norelle · Dec 23, 2017

I also used the Wise Pilgrim app. If you open the map when you have wifi - and don't close it - you can access it while walking.
I liked it because it showed me where I was (blue dot) and where the Camino was!

Buen camino.

Didier Tibule · Dec 26, 2017

Thank you all for infos, links and advices.... Merry (late) x-mas to all....

Clay7011 · Tuesday at 4:30 PM

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