Tunnel route
from Irun
to Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Day 1 - Irun to Hernani
The Start of the Camino in Ir4un - Plaza San Juan, with the Casa Consistorial	Oiartzun, The Biblioteka (Library) which used to be the Pilgrims Hospital
Good way-marking. approximately 5k after Oiartzun	The route goes through this archway leaving on Plaza Mayor, Hernani
Day 2 - Hernani to Legorreta
Path approaching tunnel (Not san Adrian’s) on old disused railway line, near Andoain	The route through Anoeta
Close up of doorway of The church at Tolosa	The route passes through this old archway leaving Tolosa
Day 3 - Legorreta to Segura
Basilkea de San Juan de Letran on the road to Villafranca de Ordizia	Safe pathway following N1 on way out of Beasain
New path around industrial area approaching Idiazabal	Entering the Old town of Segura
Day 4 Segura to Salvatierra
Early Morning mist leaving Segura	You follow this quiet road for another 1.5k after leaving Zegaam
Gaining height rapidly after Iruetxeta	The mouth of St Adrian’s Tunnel looms ahead
Day 5 Salvatierra to Estibaliz
The route leading into Gazeo	The Ayuntamentio at Elburgo (Friendly helpful staff here)
The path up the old railway line 1k before Santuario de Senora de Estibaliz	Santuario de Senora de Estibaliz
>Day 6 Estibaliz to La Puebla de Arganzon
Distant German Peregrino in early morning mists leaving Santuario de Senora de Estibaliz	Aproaching Arcaya
Tower Cranes Soar overhead as you cross The Massive Building site approaching Vitoria	Villanueva de la Oca comes into view
Day 7 - La Puebla de Arganzon to Brinas
Your route parallels the railway line after leaving La Puebla de Aranzon	View ahead across the valley to Arminion
New and Very Helpful signing as you approach the split in the Camino	The Church of Santa Lucia in Zambrana The East Gate of Salinillas de Buradon with a Very Handy fountain.
Day 8 - Brinas to Santa Domingo de la Calzada
The Old Punta over Rio Ebro at Haro comes into view	The Route through Haro, Plaza Castanares de Rioja
The 12th Century church of the Holy Cross, Banares	The Long Arrow Straight road to Santo Domingo de la Calzada

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