Basque Country What to Pack

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Camino Kit List

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When Camino walking it is Important to travel as light as possible, set out below is My Camino Kit List, This is a man kit list but never-the-less can be adapted for ladies too  RucksackRucksack Pro-TectorSleeping BagWalking socks x 2Inner sock x 2Evening sock x 2Gloves ?Head-band ?Sun-hatLong Sleeved T-shirt x 1Short "" "" "" "" "" x 2Trekking Boxers x 2Big TowelWash Gear + PillsSun BlockSandalsShorts x 1Fleece jumperFirst Aid pack + extra medicationCamera x 1 + Charger & Batteries Water BottlePocket knifeHead-TorchTrekking Pole Maps and Guide BookGlassesin-soles &ankle supportsPro-Tector PouchE111PassportPilgrims PassportAir-TicketsMoney / Euro'sInsuranceFlight SweetsAddress bookcardsWearBootsWalking socks cotton boxersWalking TrousersT shirtWaterproof Jacket

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Keep your Rucksack Safe -- Keep your kit Dry

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If you are travelling Anywhere and using a Rucksack / Backpack as your luggage then I would Strongly recommend that you use some form of Rucksack / Backpack Pro-tector !!This tip is from my own personal experience, as I have had Big Problems having my Rucksack damaged or even destroyed by airlines, particularly on Airport Carousels,What can happen is that one of the straps can drop in-between the lats on the moving Carousel and then as your Rucksack goes around a corner, the strap gets ripped off, I lost the entire back and carrying system from one of my rucksacks !! You Definitely don't want this to happen, Especially on the way out to start walking your Camino !!As The Rucksack Pro-Tector has the second function as a water-resistant liner for your rucksack. It is a particularly useful piece of kit for Camino walking, Other rucksack protectors leave you with the problem of having to...

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The weather!

by timtregenza

The weather in the Basque country has its moments. In summer the temperature is milder than in southern Spain (about 25 degrees) but the winters can be very wet, so wet weather gear may be required.It also snows! In particular in Alava (up around Vitoria and the Rioja region) it can be cold (the area is quite high up). The Altube pass (between Bilbao and Alava) is regularly blocked in winter. So check the forecast!

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EA'S RIA

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CHILDS SURFING WAVES

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NATURAL HARBOUR (RIA)

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EA'S HIGHER POINT (NATURAL HARBOUR ENTRANCE)

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CANTABRIC SEA IN EA

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EA'S DOCK

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EA WALKING PROMENADE

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Top 3 Hotels in Basque Country

Sheraton Bilbao Hotel  Bilbao

 4 Reviews and 164 Opinions  This hotel is one of my favourite parts of this vacation. The rooms were amazing, like most... 

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Pension Bellas Artes  San Sebastián

 1 Review and 328 Opinions  Having recently spent 3 nights at the Pension Bellas Artes, I would highly recommend this pension to... 

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Q:  Can anyone tell from his own experience what is the best Hotel Room Overlooking Guggenheim Museum and/or River ? Please send the... 

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A: We were very happy with both of our stays at Hotel Nervion. Our room overlooked the River and from it we could see the bridge that crosses over to the Guggenheim Museum... 

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