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Wise Pilgrim APPThe Faro de la Plata and a matching lighthouse on the opposite bank were built to guide ships through the dangerously narrow passage into Pasajes harbor. In rough weather the channel was treacherous — but once through, the harbor offered some of the best natural protection on the coast.
The parking lot by the lighthouse is a natural rest stop, with views back east along the cliffs. From here the camino turns inland through forest, running parallel to the coast but out of sight of it. Pay attention at trail junctions — the GR-121 long-distance path shares ground with the camino here and occasionally splits off in its own direction.
From the parking lot the camino turns left to return to a trail. Pay close attention to the various forks in the trail; although they are well marked there are many options through the forest.Along this stretch you will also see markings for the GR-121, a 300km circuit that shares ground with the Camino and on several occasions offers an alternative to the official camino.You will eventually come to a fork in the trail at a point where indeed the GR-121 turns right where the camino turns left. Both are acceptable, the GR follows the coastline through the forest while the camino joins the paved road. They converge before arriving in San Sebastián.NOTE: Only the camino path passes the Ulía albergue which is located on the hillside overlooking the city. The trail descends into San Sebastián, and where it meets the Avenida de Navarra the municipal albergue is on your right.
