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Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itziar | 5.2 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Deba | 9.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ibiri Auzoa | 13.9 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Markina-Xemein | 32.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
A small hamlet between Zumaia and Deba where the camino splits again — the GR-121 coastal alternate turns right toward the sea, while the official route continues through to Itziar. A bar provides basic refreshment. The road crossing here requires care; traffic moves fast around the bend.
In Elorriaga the camino splits again. The GR-121 turns off to the right just before you get to the bar in town, and follows the coastline once more and in doing so it does not pass Itziar. The official camino follows the road out of Elorriaga, descending towards the N-634. Cross with care here, the traffic moves fast around the bend in the road. The camino continues up the road on the opposite side. The way is well marked and will bring you back around to meet and follow the N-634 (bar). At the bar it crosses over the AP-8 and continues along the N-634. Try to keep to the right-hand side along this stretch because the camino leaves the road to follow a quieter path on that side. It will again meet up with the N-634, this time at a large junction. The village of Itziar is on the hilltop on the opposite side of the N-634, the Santuario church tower is visible from a distance. Climb up the road into Itziar, following the most direct route to the church.
2. August 2026 - 9:03
No bar here. Maybe one 900m down the Camino (after the coastal split) but it doesn't open until 11:30 according to Google. Just be prepared if you're gonna do the coastal route.
1. July 2026 - 13:34
If you're hostel-hopping with light luggage and "pilgrimaging", the coastal route may seem appealing at first - but I would STRONGLY advise against it! Endless stones, up and down - and after a few drops of rain, not recommended!!
12. October 2025 - 15:34
You do not need poles. It’s challenging yes as long as you aren’t morbidly obese you will be fine. There was literally small children doing it.
29. August 2025 - 17:00
Previous comments said there was nowhere to buy food. I don't know if this referred to Deba or somewhere along the way. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in Deba and also several shops selling food.
Don't go straight to the Albergue you must pay in the tourist office (4mins approx away). I was lucky to get the last bed as someone skipped the queue ahead of me and someone else tried to. Albergue is on the first floor over train station.
Costal path is difficult, I took it by mistake and regretted it. Make sure you have at least 2 litres of water (more if it is warm). There was only one tap on the way and it is a.long way into the journey.
21. July 2025 - 22:09
Don’t listen to the previous comments if you are used to hike, I didn’t find it dangerous at all ! A bit challenging, sure, because it goes up and down multiple times but dangerous ? Never !! Maybe if it rains, it might be more difficult but if it’s sunny, do not hesitate because those were the best views I’ve seen ! I almost listened to the other comments and didn’t go but it would have been such a shame really. That way was honestly just incredible, magical even !
13. May 2025 - 13:55
Just before Elorriaga, I would recommend you take the inland route. Whilst the coastal route is lovely there is a large mud slide just after the water treatment works. Quite dangerous and hard to walk through. Difficult to see where the path was!
5. April 2025 - 9:13
I consider myself to be in good shape, but walking the entire GR121 route to Deba was terrifying. It’s lots of steep uphills and equally rocky downhills, with paths not always clearly marked. If you walk this route, you 100% need poles. It’s gorgeous but, again, challenging.
31. May 2023 - 20:38
I would add a warning to the guide. The coastal route although beautiful is very difficult and was quite scary for me in some sections. If I hadn’t held on to the flimsy wire fence, I would have fell and slid all the way down. Even at the trailhead (after you’re done) it gives a huge warning to proceed at your own risk.
9. September 2022 - 9:00
After the second N 634 crossing on the wooded uphill trail there is a big logging operation upslope of the trail on the right side. A tree fell and almost took out some pilgrims as it landed ahead of them blocking the trail. They had to wait for logging crew to chainsaw and clear the route.
There are caution signs as you approach the area but be very aware.
25. August 2022 - 16:57
Please make sure you have enough food and water until Deba as there is no bar here. There is a food truck earlier (at a car park) that’s worth considering.
23. July 2019 - 18:04
ATTENTION!!! Don’t follow the red way if you are not fit enough , have a heavy backpack and if you don’t have poles with you. very dangerous and very difficult path. For proper hikers! Fox
18. July 2019 - 15:54
Camino Dragon: After the cider place you come to a motorway. There is a small pub. Basic but nice. If you ask for a bocadillo they will do you one no hassle. Tastes pretty good. Also Vino Blanco. Not many customers and seems a bit random but nice rustic wooden tables with sunshades outside if you like and tiled interior. Make sure you can order in Spanish.
18. July 2019 - 13:51
The app shows there is food here. There is a bar however it is “Privado”. It looks like a bar and Spanish people were drinking and eating and a small van full of beer kegs delivered about 150 bottles of St Miguel and Schweppes tonic water, However either they don’t like tourists/pilgrims or it is a co op type arrangement for local farmers. I echo above comments about food truck 500M back up trail, though not inspiring. Suggest buy bread / cheese in previous town. Fortunately we bought Bino Tinto there and had cigarettes. Sat enjoying them on bench opposite pub. Nice.
10. July 2019 - 13:27
There was not an open restaurant/bar in this small town. Luckily there was a small food truck by the camping area where the red meets blue that we could go back to and grab some snacks.
1. January 2019 - 11:45
The blue dotted line does not follow the Camino marked paths
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