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Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo: To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo
Paperback
Travel GeneralSpain & Portugal
Publisher Price: $27.95
ISBN13: 9781786310149
Publisher: Cicerone Pr Ltd
Published: Aug 31 2019
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.70 Width: 4.50 Depth: 6.70
Language: English
Walk two of northern Spain's most iconic pilgrimage routes, the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte stretches 820km (510 miles) along the scenic northern coastline, visiting historic cities such as Irun, San Sebastián, Bilbao, and Santander. The inland Camino Primitivo (221 miles) follows 355km from Villaviciosa through Oviedo and Lugo, offering a quieter, more mountainous route steeped in cultural and religious history.
Suitable for walkers of most abilities, the Camino del Norte typically takes around five weeks, while the Camino Primitivo can be completed in about two weeks. The Camino del Norte is described in 32 stages and the Camino Primitivo in 12 stages, each between 15 and 39km (9-24 miles) in length. Extensions to Finisterre and link routes connecting the Norte and Primitivo are also included, giving pilgrims the flexibility to plan a longer or customised journey.
- 32 stage-by-stage descriptions of the Camino del Norte and 12 stages of the Camino Primitivo, each between 15 and 39km (9-24 miles) in length, with distances, terrain summaries, and daily walking times
- 1:100,000 mapping for both routes, plus larger-scale town maps for key locations such as San Sebastián, Bilbao, Oviedo, and Lugo for precise navigation
- GPX files for the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo compatible with GPS devices and smartphone apps, supporting digital navigation
- Detailed accommodation and pilgrim lodging listings along both routes, including hostels, albergues, and hotels for planning overnight stays
- Handy route summary tables, refreshment stops, and facilities along each stage to assist with daily planning on your pilgrimage
- Practical advice on preparation, packing, seasonal considerations, and optional extensions, including the Finisterre route and link paths between the Norte and Primitivo
Plan your pilgrimage along northern Spain's Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo with confidence, experiencing coastal landscapes, historic towns, and mountain scenery with this comprehensive guidebook.
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