Camino Del Norte Guide - Episode 1 (Days 1-5) - 835km Hike

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On this adventure series I will be doing one of the most famous thru hikes in the world, Camino de Santiago or The Way of St. James. The camino actually has several different routes, and I will be taking one of the routes that is quickly getting a reputation for being the most beautiful routes of the Camino. The Camino del Norte or the Northern Way. This hike is roughly +835 kilometers and I plan to complete it in 35 days.

This series is a comprehensive guide to help you recreate the journey. 7 episodes in total.

Day 1 - Irun to San Sebastian
Day 2- San Sebastian to Orio
Day 3 - Orio to Deba
Day 4 - Deba to Markina
Day 5 - Markina to Gernika

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This video was produce in collaboration with the Spain tourism board, the tourism boards of Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia.

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[rickchollett]

I did the Camino Frances 4 years ago and will be walking the del Norte in April 2024! A friend (whom I met on the Frances) lives in Brazil and she will be joining me!

[sophiaspigarelli]

I know this was posted a few years ago but I just booked a flight to Madrid or rather changed from Sicily to Spain. I LOVED my time in Basque country and I love the sea. This is calling me. I'm just going to show up in Irun mid. Sept. with good shoes and a good attitude and walk until I'm done walking. Thank you for the inspiration and great videos.

[tondieben]

Last year between 1 June and 10 July I did the Camino del Norte. Every day before starting I watched your video to be prepared what to expect this day. Your videos were a good guide.

[journeyman]

One of the best videos about Camino del Norte I have watched.

[Steve-vy]

Hello.)
My name is Stephen and I'm from Ireland.
I'm leaving for biritz for del Norte Wednesday September 25 2024.
Superb

[vickyliu]

Great video! When I walked to Deba that it was also raining all day. I will return again and finish a leftover part of Camino del Norte this Nov.

[harryschiring]

solche Menschen mag ich, immer positiv denken und gute Laune haben.

[j.toddwatkins]

Great video my friend. I have walked the Camino Frances twice and the Camino Finisterra once. My son walked with me both times. I graduate with my Doctorate in December 2022 and to celebrate my daughter and I will walk the Camino del Norte. So, your videos are super appreciated. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Thanks again...Buen Camino meu Amigo! Yes. I subscribed.

[Steve-vy]

Superb series.) subscribed.
Hello from Ireland!!!!

[georgiaocarolan]

Thank you so much for this series, it’s 100% the best content I’ve found on the Camino del Norte and is helping me a lot with my plans to run the route next spring!

[robertkahnt]

Best Camino del Norte Vlog so fare - thanks

[karinaalesko]

Brought back so many memories . I was on Camino del Norte last year, and miss Camino so much. Thank you for this lovely video 🙌🏻

[lawrenceluck]

Thanks for this guide. It helps to keep my memory of the Camino del Norte fresh and immediate. A year ago today, my son (then 18) and I were transiting between Luarca and Abadin. We had only a couple of weeks for the Camino, and had walked from Gijon to Luarca and were going to walk the final 150 km or so from Abadin to Santiago. We arrived at the cathedral on 7 July. I hope to return to walk the entire Camino del Norte. My daughter (now 16) expects a Camino experience in two years when she finishes high school. A good friend just did the Gijon to Santiago segment and arrived 27 June this year. He described it as a life changing experience, and I truly believe that it is. Buen Camino.

[kristiantaylor]

I'm walking the Del Norte this september. Your video's are helping big time

[benny]

Taking note of all the stops: great video. Other words that you become familiar with are buen camino, boccadillo, salada mixta, vinto tinto, etc. Really looking forward to doing this route in the future.

[jorgeleonardo]

Muchas Gracias ! ... many thanks for taking us along this beautiful adventure! ... you are brave in undertaking the Camino del Norte during the fall/rainy season; but the gorgeous coastline makes it for any rainy day. There are gorgeous seaside villages and small cities along the costal path in Asturias and Cantabria. I hope you had the opportunity to visit Santillana Del Mar (not in the coast) and the Altamira Caves while in Cantabria. In Asturias the seaside fishing villages of Llanes, Rivadesella, Lastres, Gijon, Cudillero and Luarca among others are real gems. The seafood is amazing. Hope you were able to enjoy some of the summer "romerías" or regional festivities which dot every single small town with folkloric celebrations full of color and tradition. Those of "la Magdalena" in Llanes -July 20-22- are particularly beautiful. I can't wait for the next episodes, to savor the beautiful sights. You took the road less traveled, and would love for you to do a show giving your own personal insights and recommendations: for example, I see that the Camino del Norte might not be as well marked (compared to the French Way) or that it traverses some private properties ... would like to have some feedback on this. Maybe you can do a show comparing the Camino Frances, del Norte and maybe the Primitivo from Oviedo. In any case, I would like to thank you once more for taking us along this wonderful trek! .... I live in the US but My family is from Llanes and I spend every summer in the Cantábrico recharging my batteries with this beautiful nature! .... Buen Camino!

[gilbertmedina]

A most excellent video! The cinematography, the landscape, wow! You allow your video to speak for itself ...on this side, I can picture myself walking inside it!

A big congratulations and I can’t wait for the next one!!!!👣

[paolagama]

I loved... I miss the Camino so much!!! Made me feel there again... I can´t wait to come back!!! Buen Camino... Look foward to episode #2!!!

[alexandraheath]

We are going to do the Camino del Norte in bikes and per foot. Thank you so much for the advice. For us more than 20 km a day sounds very demanding! 😊

[MrSgtau]

Good video! I will watch your other episodes as well. I'm thinking about walking the Camino del Norte in September this year. I've walked several since 2016 (more than 3000 km so far), but it sounds like rain is more than likely to be a constant issue in the mountains of northern Spain, especially over a month or more of walking. I'm going to invest in some good rain gear, waterproof socks and boot protectors (the ones that you pull up to your knees so that the rain flows away from the boots). From experience, I know that it takes a long time for wet boots to dry at night, even after much of the water has been removed with newspaper.