Walk from San Sebastian to Picos de Europa in 3 days with some hitch-hiking?
I would like to walk a part of the Camino del Norte, starting in San Sebastian and turning away from the path around Unquera to head towards Picos de Europa. I've heard that there are quite a few parts along this path that require walking on the road, and which aren't as scenic.
Firstly, how willing/unwilling are people to give rides to strangers who are obviously tourists walking the Camino? Secondly, will a combination of walking and hitchhiking allow me to complete the journey in 3 days?
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How many days for Picos de Europa?
In short, this 4 day itinerary is the perfect sampler to get a taste of the Picos de Europa National Park. This diverse road trip crosses all three autonomous communities that make up this sprawling National Park.How do you get to Picos de Europa?
Many national parks cannot be visited by public transport, but fortunately, Picos de Europa is accessible via a train station at the park's gateway\u2014Cagas de Onis. If you're coming from Madrid, you can hop on the train in the Asturian capital of Oviedo, which will take you zipping past the mountainous peaks in comfort.When can you hike Picos de Europa?
"I think the best time of year to visit is June and September. The weather is really mild, the days long and the area is mainly empty of other visitors. This means all the classic walks, such as Ruta del Cares, which is not very nice to do in the summer months, will be almost empty.Hiking 4 Days in the Picos de Europa Spain (Inspired by Kraig Adams)
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