Conquer the Camino del Norte: Expert Tips and Tricks

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2024
  • Come along with me on the northern Camino de Santiago as I tackle the mountains of the Basque country, marvel at the majesty of the Picos de Europa, swim in the beautiful azure seas off the coast of Asturias, savour the gastronomic delights of San Sebastian, and eat some pinxos in Galicia.

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  • @christianvango2735
    @christianvango2735 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved it! So well made and informative that it feels like I'm there again. It wouldn't have been the same without you either, Cole!

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Miss you guys - hope all is well back in sunny Vancouver. You coming back to do another Camino?

    • @christianvango2735
      @christianvango2735 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are hoping to eventually, but probably in a couple years or so. We loved it and I would like to do the primitivo (maybe starting from Irun again). I have the feeling that you'll be doing at least two this year. We both miss you too!

  • @annedelerue5834
    @annedelerue5834 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Your explanations are very clear. And hooray to the ocean!

  • @rickchollett
    @rickchollett 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'll be starting from Irun at the end of April with my brother!

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Buen Camino !

  • @sandgroper-ig9nk
    @sandgroper-ig9nk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some very nice shots. I have heard its a magic quieter camino cheers buddy for the heads up to many Caminos not enough time 👍

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 👍

  • @slatelate8824
    @slatelate8824 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool video. Makes me want to do it!

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do it !

  • @TammyKraft
    @TammyKraft 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice overview. How many days did it take you to walk?

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      About 5 weeks give or take. My approach is not to try and be at a particular place by a set date. Rather, take it easy, smell the roses and if you don't make it to Santiago, come back again and pick up where you left off! Buen Camino!

  • @womangoworld
    @womangoworld หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so interesting. Really enjoyed your video on the Primitivo. Would you recommend rather starting at "Del Norte" and then change onto the Primitivo or would you say staying on the del Norte all the way is nicer?

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think most people swap from the del norte to the Primitivo because after a few weeks of sea, they feel it's time for some mountains... But if I knew I had time to come back and do the Primitivo at a later date, I'd stick on the del norte, for the sake of completeness. Also, it's nice that it's less busy after Gijon on the del Norte

  • @TheBendixtus
    @TheBendixtus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    buen camino.. nice video.. I hope my camino in october 2024 will true🙏🏻

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you can make it !

    • @TheBendixtus
      @TheBendixtus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Garacias🙏🏻

  • @raphael8060
    @raphael8060 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you, that is very concise and full of very useful information. If I travel in June does that mean I have to book private hotels (more expensive?) as the albergues will be still closed?

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry if I said something to mislead but by June, the albergues should be open. I tend to book (either the same morning or the night before) only if there's a particularly nice place to stay that I don't want to miss out on.. Buen Camino !

  • @zizzy1536
    @zizzy1536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I talked my sister into doing the Camino del Norte because I wanted to walk along the sea, “it is always about the sea.” So true. We start Aug 22 in Irun and I am giving us 44 days to get to Santiago. If you had to pick a city to stay a day or two in along the route, which would you choose and why?

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  หลายเดือนก่อน

      SO many great cities. But if I had to choose one, then San Sebastien because of the food scene. The Guggenheim also makes Bilbao a highly attractive stop off..

  • @briantam4386
    @briantam4386 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video.Do I need walk 25 to 30kms every ? Do I have choice to shorten the routes.eg.walk 20 kms every day and can find the alberque.

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Short answer, no - you can normally do much shorter days than 25 to 30kms. There are plenty of handy apps out there (e.g. Camino Ninja) that can help you plan your day. You can find out where the next place to stay is that is between 15 and 30 kms (for example)...
      I think there's no shame in getting a bus/taxi if you consider your destination for the day is too far to walk ...
      Buen camino !

    • @briantam4386
      @briantam4386 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Cole.Thanks your advice.@@colesushi

  • @TheBendixtus
    @TheBendixtus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry Sir, may I ask... At the beginning of October 2024 I am planning the Camino Del Norte from Bilbao to Santander with several elderly friends, is there a backpack delivery service from Bilbao to Santander? Thank you🙏🏻

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I haven't used baggage transfer but looks like Correos have been good. Check this thread -
      www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/backpack-transfer-along-norte-september-2022.72304/

    • @TheBendixtus
      @TheBendixtus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@colesushi thanks for info🙏🏻

  • @user-mp9sz7ki1w
    @user-mp9sz7ki1w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is it expensive to do the camino?

    • @colesushi
      @colesushi  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think you can make it quite cheap. Per day:
      Private Alberge (hostel) bed in dormitory - eur15
      Breakfast (toast plus coffee) - eur3
      Mid-morning coffee - 1.20
      lunch from supermarket (bread, cheese etc.) eur 5
      Pre dinner beers eur 4
      dinner (2 courses, including wine, bread etc.) - eur15
      So that makes about eur 43 per day.