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The Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo
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- Book Synopsis
- 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 times1:100,000 mapping for both routes, plus larger-scale town maps for key locations such as San Sebastián, Bilbao, Oviedo, and Lugo for precise navigationGPX files for the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo compatible with GPS devices and smartphone apps, supporting digital navigationDetailed accommodation and pilgrim lodging listings along both routes, including hostels, albergues, and hotels for planning overnight staysHandy 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 PrimitivoPlan 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.
- About The Author
- Dave Whitson is a high school History teacher in Portland, Oregon and a graduate of the University of Washington. He made his first pilgrimage in 2002 on the Camino Francés and was inspired to return with a group of his high school students, which he did in 2004. He has led a total of seven student pilgrimage trips, including five on the Camino de Santiago (four on the Francés and one on the Norte) and two on the Via Francigena. In addition, he has made long distance treks in Norway on the Pilgrim Road to Nidaros, in England on the North Downs Way to Canterbury, and in Turkey on the Lycian Way. All told, he has walked roughly 10,000 kilometers on pilgrim roads in Europe. Dave first walked the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo in 2008, returned with a student group in 2009, and then re-walked it in 2011 to ensure up-to-date route information for this guidebook.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786310149
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (19 November 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 111 x 17.5 mm
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