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I plan on bussing from Bilbao to Portugalete and walking to Castro Urdiales. Im not interested in walking thru the city. Thank you for keeping it real❤ keep the positive vibes going
Unfortunately, the accommodation prices on the Camino del Norte are very high, regardless of whether we are talking about albergues or guesthouses/hotels. I remember with the same dislike the Portugalete experience - a night in a more than modest hostel, in week-end, which cost us 90 euros. However, we must not forget that, unlike the Camino Frances, which has a well-established albergue infrastructure with decent prices, where pilgrims are the main source of income for many villages/towns, the Camino del Norte crosses a very touristic area, where the emphasis is not on pilgrims, but on tourists with money. As for the weather, what can I say? The Camino del Norte is the most beautiful, the most spectacular, the most physically demanding, but also the most capricious from the weather point of view. We did it in the middle of summer, in July, and we still had about a week of cold rain. But the experience remains, along with beautiful memories. Be brave, you will succeed. Buen Camino!
You bring up a really good point. We were under the impression before walking that the Norte would be budget friendly but I think those touristy coastal towns do bring the prices up and there are less options. We just posted another video of some really nice (and affordable) accommodations we’ve found along the northern way!
Staying in municipal Alberges can help alleviate this problem. I did the Norte in 2023 and paid less than 15 euros a night in the majority of the places I stayed. That being said, sometimes the more touristic cities can be expensive. But if you're willing to depart with certain luxuries, the Norte can be done on a budget. It just means oftentimes not having private accommodations, think a room full of bunks instead of a private room.
Thanks for your honesty! My partner & I are considering the Norte for the fall. It’s interesting to see the route and hear about your experiences. Thank you! Wishing you well. Buen Camino.
I’m so glad you have found these videos helpful for your decision! It’s our goal to create a “visual guide” of sorts so you know everything to expect on the Northern Way. We have loved our experience on the Norte and couldn’t recommend it more! You’d never regret it 🥰
Hi! Thank you so much for following along, love having you here! Yes we actually did, total we had 4-6 days where we had "days off" from walking and it was mostly to work, because we were posting live from the field and we wanted for people to know what's happening on the trail and how are the prices currently! Anything specific you are interested in?
Just a heads up - you dont need to just get them from churches; bars, hotels and restaurants do them too. Almost all of the churches that we passed during the Camino Ingles were shut. Over 6 days I think we saw the inside of 2 churches until we reached SDC
Hi yes we took the bus from Guernica to Bilbao! Unfortunately Ellie’s grandmother passed away while we were on the trail and she wanted to attend the services virtually that day ❤️❤️ the bus was easy to navigate!
I have hiked the french way from st Jean to Santiago 4 times. its the most popular camino route. Its way better. much cheaper. the camino del norte is more expensive because the infrastructure just inst there. Its not as well signed as the french way and there are fewer albergues so you have to walk. further and hence pay more as they can charge more. Where as on the french way there are literally towns and villages ever 5 KM and you can stay whereever you want. only about 10% of people hike the norte route whereas over 80% of hikers hike the francis route
This is a good point, but we chose the Norte route partially because it’s less crowded, so pros and cons! Plus with how busy the Frances has been, we’re happy with our choice 😊
We’re here now and…. Yup 🙃 can attest to this! Our bodies have honestly gotten used to the pavement though so it’s not as bad as the first few days of it
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^ handmade by us with love! Thank you for supporting our small channel so we can continue taking you on adventures like these.
Never give up. For me its the Most beautiful camino
It really is something special ❤️ I’ve never seen views like these before! We’re pushing through 👊🏼
I plan on bussing from Bilbao to Portugalete and walking to Castro Urdiales. Im not interested in walking thru the city. Thank you for keeping it real❤ keep the positive vibes going
Honestly I fully support this plan! I wish someone had told us this beforehand too 😝 some days just aren’t as pleasant as others 🤷♀️
Unfortunately, the accommodation prices on the Camino del Norte are very high, regardless of whether we are talking about albergues or guesthouses/hotels. I remember with the same dislike the Portugalete experience - a night in a more than modest hostel, in week-end, which cost us 90 euros. However, we must not forget that, unlike the Camino Frances, which has a well-established albergue infrastructure with decent prices, where pilgrims are the main source of income for many villages/towns, the Camino del Norte crosses a very touristic area, where the emphasis is not on pilgrims, but on tourists with money. As for the weather, what can I say? The Camino del Norte is the most beautiful, the most spectacular, the most physically demanding, but also the most capricious from the weather point of view. We did it in the middle of summer, in July, and we still had about a week of cold rain. But the experience remains, along with beautiful memories. Be brave, you will succeed. Buen Camino!
You bring up a really good point. We were under the impression before walking that the Norte would be budget friendly but I think those touristy coastal towns do bring the prices up and there are less options. We just posted another video of some really nice (and affordable) accommodations we’ve found along the northern way!
Staying in municipal Alberges can help alleviate this problem. I did the Norte in 2023 and paid less than 15 euros a night in the majority of the places I stayed. That being said, sometimes the more touristic cities can be expensive. But if you're willing to depart with certain luxuries, the Norte can be done on a budget. It just means oftentimes not having private accommodations, think a room full of bunks instead of a private room.
Thanks for your honesty! My partner & I are considering the Norte for the fall. It’s interesting to see the route and hear about your experiences. Thank you! Wishing you well. Buen Camino.
I’m so glad you have found these videos helpful for your decision! It’s our goal to create a “visual guide” of sorts so you know everything to expect on the Northern Way. We have loved our experience on the Norte and couldn’t recommend it more! You’d never regret it 🥰
Good onya 👍🏼
Keep moving forward - the Camino will provide. Buen Camino.
Thank you 🙏🙏 we’re moving forward 💪🏼 The Camino has been good to us lately!
You two are so sweet! ❤
Hi first of all thank you for all your videos, I found them so precious
Hi! Thank you so much for following along, love having you here! Yes we actually did, total we had 4-6 days where we had "days off" from walking and it was mostly to work, because we were posting live from the field and we wanted for people to know what's happening on the trail and how are the prices currently! Anything specific you are interested in?
Such beautiful views!
Just a heads up - you dont need to just get them from churches; bars, hotels and restaurants do them too. Almost all of the churches that we passed during the Camino Ingles were shut. Over 6 days I think we saw the inside of 2 churches until we reached SDC
This is a really good point of clarification! I misspoke there. And you’re so right, the churches are never open! 😆
The Basque Country is one of the most expensive parts of Spain in terms of house prices. The Camino Frances, particularly in Galicia is much cheaper!
We’re arriving to Galicia soon and excited to see what it has to offer and how much it costs!
Paid €15 for an albergue in Portulagete, but I booked it in advance. You’re in a major tourist center, plan accordingly.
True, we learned this lesson the hard way!
Wow beautiful ❤
Thank you ☺️🤗
You past Liendo. My town...
Beautiful, beautiful town!!
Hi there, seems I am missing day 6... Did you take the bus from Guernica to Bilbao?
Hi yes we took the bus from Guernica to Bilbao! Unfortunately Ellie’s grandmother passed away while we were on the trail and she wanted to attend the services virtually that day ❤️❤️ the bus was easy to navigate!
I have hiked the french way from st Jean to Santiago 4 times. its the most popular camino route. Its way better. much cheaper. the camino del norte is more expensive because the infrastructure just inst there. Its not as well signed as the french way and there are fewer albergues so you have to walk. further and hence pay more as they can charge more. Where as on the french way there are literally towns and villages ever 5 KM and you can stay whereever you want. only about 10% of people hike the norte route whereas over 80% of hikers hike the francis route
This is a good point, but we chose the Norte route partially because it’s less crowded, so pros and cons! Plus with how busy the Frances has been, we’re happy with our choice 😊
How heavy are your packs?
7kg without food and water 😊
Lots of pavement through Cantabria and Asturias - be prepared
We’re here now and…. Yup 🙃 can attest to this!
We’re here now and…. Yup 🙃 can attest to this! Our bodies have honestly gotten used to the pavement though so it’s not as bad as the first few days of it