Where does the Camino start in Irun?

Irún, the beginning of the Camino route Irún is a small town in the north of Spain on the border with France. If you have time you can stay here for a couple of days and do a day trip to Biarritz, a beautiful coastal city in France which is only 30 km away. How to get to Irún?

What is Camino Albergue?

In simple words, an albergues is a hostel for pilgrims. If you’re familiar with hostels it won’t be difficult to understand the whole albergue thing. A standard albergue has one or several dormitory rooms with bunk beds (few have normal beds), a shared ablution complex, a kitchen, and a common area.

Where do the pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago sleep?

Albergues
Albergues (Pilgrim Hostels) The system of pilgrim hostels (known in Spanish as “albergues”) are a unique feature of the camino, especially the Camino Francés, which allow pilgrims to sleep in dormitory-style accommodations for €5-15 per night.

What is a pilgrim hostel?

A pilgrim hostel (also a pilgrim hospital , pilgrim hospice or hospice ) is accommodation for travelers who are on a pilgrimage or a pilgrimage .

Can you wild camp on the Camino de Santiago?

Most stages have plenty of campsites along the way, but in some quieter areas you might have to get creative. Many hostels will happily let pilgrims camp in their gardens for a small donation, and wild camping is also a possibility along parts of the camino.

Which Camino is the hardest?

Camino Primitivo
Camino Primitivo (the Original Way) The Primitive Way of Camino de Santiago route map. What is this? It’s often named the toughest Camino due to the fact that the route goes through the mountains in Asturias.

Do I need a sleeping bag on the Camino?

If you walk the Camino in summer (July, August) when it gets quite hot, instead of a sleeping bag you can pack a silk liner. If you’re not planning to stay at hotels (private rooms) instead of albergues you don’t need to carry a sleeping bag, all hotels and guesthouses provide blankets and bedding.