The Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo
by Dave Whitson and Laura Perazzoli
/
Cicerone
To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo
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The Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo

by Dave Whitson and Laura Perazzoli
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Cicerone
9781786310149
To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo
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This guidebook describes the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo pilgrim routes to Santiago do Compostela in northwest Spain. The 820km Camino del Norte follows the coast from Irún, on the French border, and takes about 5 weeks to complete. The 355km Camino Primitivo splits off from the Camino del Norte near Villaviciosa and passes through Oviedo and Lugo en route to Compostela. It takes roughly 2 weeks to walk. This book also includes an overview of a continuation route from Santiago to Finisterre. Physically demanding, but not difficult, the caminos are best walked from in late spring to autumn.

The guidebook is broken into stages of between 15 and 35km, most of which end in a town or village with a pilgrim albergue. There is indispensable information on facilities, food and lodging, 1:1000 scale maps of the route and town maps for key locations. With notes on preparation and planning, travel and equipment, a list of useful sources of information, and a glossary, the book provides all you need to know to walk the camino.

Santiago de Compostela, whose cathedral houses the relics of St James, was one of three major centres of Catholic pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. In modern times the Caminos de Santiago have seen a resurgence in popularity, drawing walkers for all sorts of reasons. Passing through the Spanish regions of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia, the northern caminos are popular enough to offer sufficient facilities, clear routes, and a community of pilgrims, without suffering the overcrowding of the Camino Frances.

Pages/Seitenzahl: 312

Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.8cm

Weight/Gewicht: 340g

A guidebook to walking the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo through northern Spain, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage or Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela. Suitable for most abilities, the 820km (510 mile) Camino del Norte takes around 5 weeks to complete, whereas the shorter 355km (221 mile) Camino Primitivo requires about a fortnight. 

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. The Camino del Norte roughly follows the coast from Irun visiting San Sebastian, Bilbao and Santander, whilst the Camino Primitivo takes an inland route from Villaviciosa via Oviedo and Lugo. An extension to Finisterre and link routes to connect the Norte and Primitivo are also described. 

  • GPX files available to download 
  • 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations 
  • Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itinerary 
  • Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route 
  • Advice on planning and preparation  
Weight:
340 g
Author:
Dave Whitson, Laura Perazzoli
Publisher:
Cicerone
Series:
A Cicerone Guide
Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786310149
Pages:
312
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2022
Continent: Europe
Country: Spain
State / Province: Cantabria, Galicia, Basque Country, Asturia
Region: nordspanien, Spanische Atlantikküste
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Santiago de Compostela, Finisterre (Galicien), Oviedo, Bilbao, Gijón, Santander, Sebrayo, San Sebastián, Arzua, Irun
Categories: Hiking Guides, Long Distance Hiking
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