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Camino de Santiago del Norte from San Sebastian to Santiago

37 Days
503 miles | 810 Km
San Sebastian - Santiago
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An incredible 37-day experience awaits you in northern Spain, on one of the most historic and emblematic pilgrimage routes. Explore beautiful coastal landscapes in the Cantabrian Sea; and mountain, in the interior of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. On this route, also known as the Camino de la Costa, you will get to know beautiful cities such as San Sebastian, Bilbao, Gijon and Santiago de Compostela, as well as charming villages that hide natural beauties, medieval stories and World Heritage Sites as declared by UNESCO.
  • Enjoy an afternoon in the award-winning and renowned museums in Bilbao.
  • Tour the beautiful Donostia / San Sebastian and its stunning beaches in the Bay of Biscay.
  • Try the gastronomic delights in the different Spanish provinces. 
  • Surprise yourself with towns like Gernika, Comillas, Aviles, Cudillero, Mondonedo and many more.
  • Explore a variety of natural scenery: beaches, coastlines, gulfs, mountains, valleys, lakes and more.
  • Enjoy the end of this extensive tour in the legendary Santiago de Compostela!
Furthermore, by booking your Camino de Santiago from San Sebastian with Orbis Ways, you will stay in en suite rooms in charming hotels and country cottages and we will transfer your luggage between stages.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in San Sebastian
Tour the capital of the province of Gipuzkoa, 20 km from the border with France. Walk its French-influenced streets that gave it, despite its small size, the title in 2006 of European capital of Culture, next to the Polish city of Wroclaw.

Enjoy its fine, sandy urban beaches on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea: La Concha, Ondarreta in the Bay of La Concha and Zurriola on the other side of the River Urumea. Try the gastronomic range in which it is said, it is the city of the world with the highest number of Michelin stars per square metre, and the only one in the world, along with Paris, which houses 3 restaurants with 3 stars. 

Overnight in San Sebastian

Hotel Silken Amara Plaza

Located by the River Urumea, this elegant hotel features an extensive collection of modern artwork in its Pius XII Square building.

It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a desk and a private bathroom. Enjoy Basque and international cuisine in its Plaza restaurant or delicious drinks at the piano bar and La Ola gastropub.
Day 2 - San Sebastian to Getaria 17 miles | 27 km
Start the route along Paseo de la Concha and Ondarreta Gardens and head to Mount Igueldo at 181 m, one of the 3 peaks visible from the Bay of La Concha. Visit the San Martin Chapel and then descend to the old town of Orio.

Climb stairs to the Chapel of San Pablo and then walk to Oribarzar Beach. Deviate to the right across the River Oria to enter the town of Zarautz, perfect for some surfing. Then continue between meadows and hamlets, to the Askizu district, where you will find the municipal hostel in Getaria.

Getaria is a coastal town known for being the birthplace of 2 celebrities: one being the sailor Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first man to navigate around the world.

Overnight in Getaria

Hotel Itxas-Gain

Located next to Guetaria Beach and overlooking the Cantabrian Sea, this traditional and family-style hotel is surrounded by huge gardens and a reading room.

It has 16 rustic-style rooms, equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, bathroom and some with a hydro massage shower.
Day 3 - Getaria to Deba 14 miles | 22 km
Start this tour through coastal mountains on ascents and descents, while admiring the views of the Cantabrian Sea and the ports of Getaria and Zumaia.

Walk through the most rural area in the Basque Country to Itziar, where you can visit the sanctuary of worship of the black virgin from the early Middle Ages. Descend down a demanding path to the beach and the famous Deba park area.

Visit Ekain Cave, An Archaeological Heritage of Humanity site and its cave paintings from the Upper Paleolithic era. Walk through the Geopark, with more than 13 km of cliffs and admire the Flysch, cliffs with soft rocky layers (friable) and other hard rocks (cohesive).

Overnight in Deba

Pension Zumardi

This family guest house is located a 1-minute walk from the beach and 200 metres from the centre of Deba.

It offers a modern apartment and bright rooms with heating, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a minibar.
Day 4 - Deba to Markina 12 miles | 20 km
Say goodbye to the Basque coast leaving the Cantabrian Sea and the River Deba, to enter the Arnoate Mountains. Walk the beautiful mountainous and wooded part of the Basque Country, taking the road to the El Calvario Chapel, and then cross the paths of the valley to the Olatz Chapel.

Discover interior landscapes amid tupid pine forest and solitary paths, away from civilization in rural Biscay to Markina-Xemein.

Tour this village founded in the mid-14th century, its old town, the convent and the church dedicated to Maria del Carmen, the Sortalekua palaces (present-day town hall) Andonegi and Ansotegi, and the Antxia Tower.

Overnight in Markina

Casa Rural Intxauspe

This 17th-century Basque country house is located in the region of Lea and Artibai, 10 km from the beach, in the middle of nature in Markina and at the foot of Mount Santa Eufemia.

It offers six double bedrooms with full bathroom and TV, a fully equipped kitchen and living room. The entire house has central heating and is surrounded by fruit trees and green areas.
Day 5 - Markina to Gernika 17 miles | 28 km
Walk to the idyllic village of Cenarrusa-Bolivar, named after the fifth grandfather of the liberator Simon Bolivar, known as Simon de Bolibar, the Elder. Visit the former Collegiate Church of Ziortza, witness for more than 9 centuries to pilgrims on their way to Santiago.

Cross the Gorontzugaral forests before passing through the small villages of Munitibar or Zarra. Arrive at the historic town of Guernica, in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

Explore the streets of the historic capital city of Euskal Herria that inspired Pablo Picasso to paint his famous work, Guernica.

Overnight in Gernika

Hotel Gernika

Built in 1987, this hotel in central Gernika offers air-conditioned rooms with heating, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Enjoy free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout and a breakfast buffet.
Day 6 - Gernika to Lezama 13 miles | 21 km
Say goodbye to the mountain landscape by walking through the picturesque villages of rural Biscay, where the Juradera Route formerly completed by the Lords of Bizkaia passed through. Leave the beautiful Urdaibai landscape and climb the Bilikario path to cross the municipalities of Muxika and Morga.

Walk the same route of ancient kings on the old route that descends to the Asua Valley. Reach the so-called "Gran Bilbao" and head towards the Txorierri Valley to the municipality of Lezama.

Overnight in Lezama

Hotel rural Matsa

Set in a former wine press in the countryside on the outskirts of Bilbao, this guest house features spacious gardens and a lounge with a fireplace.

It offers country-style rooms with a TV, telephone, parking and free Wi-Fi. Many overlook the countryside and you can enjoy the well-known Bolaleku pub and restaurant.
Day 7 - Lezama to Bilbao 9 miles | 15 km
Start the most challenging stretch of the route ascending Mount Avril, also called Iturritxualde, located along the River Nervion. Ascend on the Zamudianos path, an ancient royal road from Bermeo to Mount Avril.

Walk up a slope of almost 300 m until you descend and reach the Basilica of Our Lady of Begona from the 16th century, patron saint of Biscay. Take Calle Andra Mari street, and walk along the steps on the Mallona pathways that lead to the busy Plaza Miguel de Unamuno square.

Visit the Gothic Cathedral of Santiago, the old town of the Biscay capital, multi-awarded by different urban planning academies and the symbolic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Overnight in Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

This sophisticated hotel is located at the epicentre of Bilbao's museum triangle, between the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Azkuna Alhondiga.

It offers air-conditioned rooms in seven different styles with a minibar, safe, marble bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy its Etxaniz restaurant, which specializes in traditional Basque cuisine and the El Muelle pub, which offers cocktails and live music.
Day 8 - Bilbao to Portugalete 11,4 miles | 18,3 km
Cross through the industrial area of Bilbao, on the outskirts of the city, until reaching a further stretch and surrounded by nature. The route continues along the Bilbao Estuary or River Nervion, which you must cross over the famous Vizcaya Bridge, also known as the Hanging Bridge or Palace Bridge, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

Portugalete is a small fishing municipality of medieval origin in the province of Biscay, where you can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria, or Torre Salazar built in the 14th century and Plaza de la Rancheria.

Overnight in Portugalete

Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel

The hotel is located under the famous Vizcaya Bridge, in a 19th century building, completely renovated and very well connected to the rest of the city.

It has several rooms and suites, some with a terrace and views over the Bilbao estuary and its suspension bridge. You can also enjoy a varied menu in the El Paladar de Havana restaurant or delicious spirits and cocktails in the Cromwell Bar.
Day 9 - Portugalete to Castro Urdiales 21,1 miles | 34,3 km
On this day of walking, you will walk some wooded sections and others along the coast and cliffs, with gentle ascents and descents. Delight in the beautiful views of the Cantabrian Sea on Arena Beach before reaching the town of Pobena.

Continue your way to Onton, where you will leave the Basque Country to enter the Autonomous Community of Cantabria. Following the official Camino de Santiago, you will get to know the villages of Baltezana, Otanes and Santullan, until finally reaching the coastal town of Castro Urdiales.

There, you can visit the Castro Urdiales Castle-Lighthouse, the Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion, the Medieval Bridge, the Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse or relax on Ostend Beach.

Overnight in Castro Urdiales

Hotel Sercotel Las Rocas

Enjoy your stay at this modern hotel located near the promenade and Brazomar Beach. It has simple, double, triple or quadruple rooms very spacious and with Wi-Fi.

The hotel also offers restaurant services (with traditional northern food), bar, cafe, reading room, TV lounge, social lounge and laundry.
Day 10 - Castro Urdiales to Laredo 19 miles | 30,6 km
You will be accompanied throughout this day by the beautiful coastal landscape of the Cantabrian Sea, with steep cliffs and estuaries, and with magnificent sea views.

On this stage that runs along the coast, you will find several historical religious buildings, such as the Chapel of Santa Isabel and also the Church of the Magdalene on the way to Liendo.

To get to Laredo, your destination for today, you have two alternatives: you can choose whether to take the route through the valley or climb up to the Chapel of San Julian. Both will take you to Laredo, a picturesque village with an extensive beachthat attracts many tourists every summer.

Overnight in Laredo

El Cortijo

This cosy hotel stands out for its good location, close to the centre of Laredo and on the second street from the beach. It has 27 bright rooms with bathroom, telephone, heating, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Day 11 - Laredo to Guemes 16,7 miles | 27 km*
You will start the day walking to El Puntal, a stretch of sand where you will take a small boat to cross to Santona. On the way you can enjoy the incredible marshes of Santona, a wildlife sanctuary and declared a National Tourist Heritage Interest sit, where you can see migratory birds.

In the winter season there is no boat service available to cross to Santona, so you will have to take the inland route which passes through Colindres and Escalante and is a few kilometres longer than the official route.

*The distance indicated is via Santona.

Overnight in Guemes

El Rincón de Escalante

Rest from today's route in this farmhouse located in the middle of the National Park, a quiet and perfect location to recover. It has eight different rooms, terrace, garden and porch.
Day 12 - Guemes to Santander 9,1 miles | 14,7 km*
Today the Camino will take you along some of the best beaches in the north of the peninsula. On the way to Noja, you will pass along the beaches of Berria and Helgueras.

This time, you'll have two alternatives to choose from. You can go north, bordering the coast until you reach Isla, or to the south, to San Miguel de Meruelo. Both routes will take you to Bareyo. You will continue along the path to Somo, where you can take a 'Pedrenera', a traditional boat, to reach your destination today: the city of Santander.

*The distance indicated is from Guemes to Somo.

Overnight in Santander

Silken Coliseum

Located in the centre of Santander, the hotel offers modern, well-equipped rooms with a TV, air conditioning, safe and private bathroom.

Guests can enjoy tapas and drinks at El Bambalinas Coffee Bar. It also has a fitness centre and Wi-Fi on site.
Day 13 - Santander to Arce 10 miles | 16 km
Explore the capital of Cantabria and one of the most beautiful and popular cities on the northern coast of Spain. We invite you to taste the delicious local dishes of mountain stew and rabas (fried squid).

Visit some of its tourist attractions such as the Pereda Gardens, The Palacio de la Magdalena, Sardinero Beach or Santander Cathedral.

When leaving Santander, the road today takes us away from the urban landscape to take us to the interior of Cantabria. We will pass through several villages, such as Santa Cruz de Bezana, Mompia and Boo de Pielagos.

Afterwards, we continue along the River Pas estuary in Boo de Pielagos and finally head towards Arce, where we will rest overnight.

Overnight in Arce

Palacio de Arce

Located in the Marques de la Conquista Real Palace, a former stately home, this charming hotel is a typical example of Cantabrian architecture.  It is close to the beaches in Liencres, has 16 rooms and private parking.
Day 14 - Arce to Santillana del Mar 14 miles | 22 km
This day begins in Arce and will take us through the spectacular mountainous landscape on the Cantabrian coast. Along today's route, we'll stop by charming villages like Miengo and Suances, which are worth visiting.

We will cross the River Saja and then the path continues through green meadows until we reach the medieval village Santillana del Mar, known as the town of the three lies: “ni es santa, ni es llana, ni tiene mar”, ("it is neither holy, nor flat, nor has sea"), although its municipality does have the latter. It was founded in the 9thcentury by monks, who brought the relics of St. Juliana to the church, which you can visit.

Explore the Altamira Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a natural cavity in the rock that preserves paintings and engravings from the Magdalenian, Solutrean, Gravettian and early Aurignacian periods.

Overnight in Santillana del Mar

Los Infantes Museum Hotel

Centrally located in the medieval town of Santillana del Mar, this guest house offers 27 classic rooms decorated with antique furniture, a TV and free Wi-Fi. It also has junior suites with a seating area and a spacious balcony.

Enjoy the lounges and common areas, the magnificent restaurant with a central fireplace, cafe and the garden terrace overlooking the imposing main façade.
Day 15 - Santillana del Mar to Comillas 12 miles | 22 km
Cross the small towns of Orena with its approximately 1,000 inhabitants; Ciguenza, which in prehistoric times was inhabited by Autorigones or Cantabrians; and Casasola with the Portillo Cave and its Neolithic shell site.

You arrive in Comillas, a Cantabrian village in the West Coast zone. Relax on its beautiful beach and admire the magnificent views of cliffs and rocks that surround it.

Discover the medieval and Baroque heritage of its buildings and the architectural relics of Catalan artists, such as the original Pontifical University of Comillas, which is now in Madrid, the Sobrellano Palace, and the work 'El Capricho', by Antoni Gaudí.

Overnight in Comillas

Hotel Comillas

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, this elegant hotel is located near the Sobrellano Palace, a 5-minute walk from San Martin Beach.

It offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV and private bathroom. Enjoy the outdoor pool, Wi-Fi and free parking.
Day 16 - Comillas to Unquera 17 miles | 28 km
The path today will take us around the Cantabrian coast passing through the Natural Park of Oyambre. Dunes, meadows, steep cliffs and beaches form a vast, rich landscape that in turn houses a wide variety of vegetation and fauna, such as waterfowl, molluscs and fish.

Then the road will take us through fields and forests until we reach Unquera.

Overnight in Unquera

Hotel Canal

This hotel is located in the centre of Unquera. It has single, double and triple rooms, all of them have bathrooms, heating, TV and telephone.

Don't miss out on trying the "Corbatas de Unquera", a traditional biscuit that you can try in the cafe.
Day 17 - Unquera to Llanes 13 miles | 21 km
Today our trail takes us back to skirt along the north coast. We will leave the autonomous community of Cantabria to enter Asturias. Just outside Unquera, we will cross the River Deva over a bridge that takes us to Bustio.

The road continues to climb to 'Cuesta'l Cant' and then downhill through the Sierra de la Borbolla. We will pass through the town of Pendueles, by a narrow road that continues to ascend until the Jorcada Pass, after crossing the Andrin road. The trail continues downhill to La Portilla.

We continue on to Llanes, where we will stay overnight: a beautiful town surrounded by the Picos de Europa mountains and the north coast.

Overnight in Llanes

Hotel Sablón

Set on a cliff, this hotel offers direct access to Sablon Beach, just a few metres from Llanes Old Town and a short drive from the Picos de Europa range.

It offers rooms with fantastic views of the Cantabrian Sea, a TV, a minibar, heating and a private bathroom. They have private parking and free Wi-Fi, and you can enjoy Asturian food in the restaurant and cafe.
Day 18 - Llanes to Ribadesella 17 miles | 28 km
Cross Llanes until you link with the old Po path and continue to the Monastery of San Salvador de Celorio to go around Palombina Beach.

In the midst of easier trails, you will find several parishes, chapels and monasteries, such as the Chapel of Santin in Barruor the Monastery of San Antolin de Bedon in Amelladeru.

Cross the railway track through Toriellu, Sobares, Argunadieyu and La Espina, before entering Ribadesella, a cheerful village with a variety of restaurants. Tour the great estuary at the mouth of the River Sella, which separates the village in two: the old part from the modern part.

Overnight in Ribadesella

Hotel Verdemar

About 100 metres from Santa Marina Beach is this hotel, built in a house with a huge patio, terrace and garden.

It has four rooms equipped with a TV, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine and a bathroom with a bidet. Parking and Wi-Fi are also available.
Day 19 - Ribadesella to Colunga 12 miles | 20 km
Walk the paths along the coastal route until you reach the beach of La Espasa, in the middle of unique beauty on the mountain landscape and the coast.

Then take an old road to Bueno creek, and climb to the town of the same name before arriving in Colunga, where Paleolithic men and dinosaurs were thought to live, thanks to the study of the ichnites found (dinosaur footprints).

Don't forget to try typical Colunga cuisine, such as fish stew, hake and seafood.

Overnight in Colunga

Hotel Mar del Sueve

Built in a traditional Indian house from 1881, this hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the beaches of La Griega and La Isla.

It offers ensuite rooms with telephone, TV, minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning, heating, fridge and free Wi-Fi.
Day 20 - Colunga to Villaviciosa 11 miles | 17 km
Today you will have some demanding ascents along the path parallel to the Cantabrian motorway to the village Castiellu de Lue. Admire its rural architecture and grandiose views of the Sueve Sierra and the Picos de Europa.

Continue the path and visit the Virgen de la Guia Chapel and the other Catholic and Romanesque parishes along the way. As you approach Villaviciosa, you will walk along the so-called Pre-Romanesque Route, where you can get to know the remains of great monuments from the Asturian pre-Romanesque period: The Church of San Salvador de Baldeis or that of San Salvador de Priesca.

Villaviciosa is recognized, next to Nava, as the capital of cider. Thanks to the abundance of apple orchards, you can try it in one of the stops.

Overnight in Villaviciosa

Hotel Carlos I

It is located in the old town, in an old house-palace from the 17th century. It has 16 rooms with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries and towels, a safety deposit box, heating and bed linen.
Day 21 - Villaviciosa to Gijon 18 miles | 29 km
Head back to the coast and go through a couple of strenuous ascents in Alto de la Cruz and Collanzo del Infanzon. If you dare, deviate a little to the south and get to know the Natural Reserve of the Lloviu Caves, the largest Asturian cavityformed in Jurassic limestone and with the presence of 5 species of bats.

Gijon, the capital of the Costa Verde, is located in a bay on the shores of the Cantabrian. Get to know its large marina and its magnificent urban beaches, its small old town and the Cimadevilla district, ideal to taste a "sidrina" (glass of cider).

Overnight in Gijon

Hotel Blue Santa Rosa

It offers modern and elegant, contemporary-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and a work area. All rooms are soundproofed and feature air conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi.

Enjoy a continental breakfast in the cafe, and also try the typical local tapas and a la carte dishes.
Day 22 - Gijon to Aviles 15 miles | 24 km
Today, you will join two of the most important coastal cities of this section. First you will cross the industrial area and the seaport of Gijon towards The Plaza Padre Maximo. 

Arrive in the town of Verina where you will climb Mount Areo. On your descent you will reach the village of Santaolaya, in the Carreno Valley. If you wish, visit the Church of Santa Eulalia, which dates back to the 10th century.

Follow the route, pass the village of Tabaza, and later you will be in Aviles, listed as a medieval city in Asturias. You will get to know its old town – the best-conserved in the region and declared an Artistic Historic Site – the Plaza Mayor, the Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury or the Camposagrado Palace.

Overnight in Aviles

Hotel Oca Villa de Avilés

Next to the Meanas Park is this 4-star hotel that combines a modern, comfortable and functional style. 

It has 71 single, double, triple, family and suite rooms. It also has Wi-Fi, parking, a cafe, restaurant and 3 social or meeting rooms.
Day 23 - Aviles to El Pito 17 miles | 28 km
We leave the urban landscape to enter a natural environment, with small towns along the path. We'll cross the River Nalon at its mouth.

We will be surrounded by green meadows and the characteristic mountainous landscape of the north coast, until we reach El Pito, our destination for today. In this town, you cannot miss its Renaissance palaces and gardens.

It is also worth a visit to Cudillero, a bucolic fishing village, and one of the most beautiful in Asturias. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious seafood or visit the Plaza de la Marina, the viewpoints of La Atalaya or El Pico, or one of its 9 parishes.

Overnight in El Pito

Hotel Casa Vitorio

Set in a renovated 19th-century building, this country hotel enjoys an idyllic location surrounded by mountains and close to the coast. It features a large garden with a swimming pool and 18 rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi.
Day 24 - El Pito to Ballota 16 miles | 25 km
Today, we have a long stage but with only some slight slopes. The trail takes us back through green meadows and forests near the coast and passes through numerous small villages. In San Martin de Luina you can visit the La Fontona cheese shop, where they make cheese and traditional dairy products from Asturias.

Today's stage ends in Ballota, where you can regain your strength for tomorrow's route.

Get to know the Ballota Church or relax on the beautiful beaches of Ballota, Rio Cabo or Las Cabrilleras. 

Overnight in Ballota

Hotel Restaurante Casa Fernando

You will enjoy heated rooms with a private bathroom and a TV. Facilities include a TV room, bar, restaurant, tennis court and Wi-Fi.
Day 25 - Ballota to Luarca 14 miles | 22 km
Leaving Ballota, follow your way through forests such as Picu and Mediu, Ablaneu and El Cierru'l Cura to Tablizu. Later, near the coast, you will reach Cadavedo, where you can get to know the Tower of Villademoros, built in the Middle Ages.

You'll pass through places such as San Cristobal, Queruas and Chano de Careno, where the River Esva is located, and which is home to the largest otter community in Europe. You will arrive at Hotel Canero, where a steep ascent awaits you that takes you to the N-634 road.

This road will allow you to reach Luarca, a fishing village where you can get to know the Virgen Blanca Chapel, the Marquis of Ferrera Palace or enjoy the beautiful beaches in Luarca, Portizuelo, Salinas, Quintana or Touran.

Overnight in Luarca

Hotel La Colmena

It is located in the centre of Luarca, a few minutes’ walk from the beach, in an old building from the 20th century. It has spacious single and double rooms, equipped with a TV and a shower with hydro massage.
Day 26 - Luarca to Navia 13 miles | 21 km
Cross the River Negro until you ascend to the village of Villuir. Follow the wooded and rural trails to Otur. On the descent, you will find El Bao and the River Barayo, which you must cross to Villapedre, a town that houses the Church of Santiago.

Go back to the road, pass the village of Villaoril and La Colorada, an industrial estate, and then reach Navia, located at the mouth of the river with the same name.

Among its main sites of interest are the neo-Gothic Temple of Nuestra senora de La Barca, Plaza del Ayuntamiento or the La Poza nature spot. 

Overnight in Navia

Hotel y apartamentos Arias

You can relax in this property surrounded by extensive gardens, which offers both types of accommodation options: rooms and apartments. On one hand, the rooms are spacious, equipped with a bathroom. And the apartments have Wi-Fi, kitchen and living room.
Day 27 - Navia to Ribadeo 19 miles | 31 km
Take a taxi to reach La Caridad, parish and capital of the El Franco council area, and is surrounded by incredible beaches such as Pormenande. Leave the village and cross the Carballeiros stream until you ascend to Alto de los Morcegos.

In El Franco, visit the Valdepares Church and the Chapel of San Pelayo, and then descend towards the River Porcia. Here you can decide whether to follow the route to Tol or Tapia de Casariego, the second road has a walk of more than 900 metres.

Any option you choose will finally take you into Galicia, specifically Ribadeo. Visit its old quarter, declared in 2004 as a Place of Cultural Interest. Plaza Espana, The Church of Santa Maria del Campo, Torre de los Morenos or Playa de las Catedrales are some of its tourist spots.

Overnight in Ribadeo

Hotel EO

Located in a central area of the town, it has 27 rooms, most with a terrace, offering beautiful views of the Eo Estuary. They also have an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, heating, TV, Wi-Fi and safe.
Day 28 - Ribadeo to Lourenza 17 miles | 27 km
Before you go, explore Ribadeo, the medieval town known as the “Puerta de Galicia”, (The door to Galicia) on the natural border with Asturias. Venture onto the Aguas Santas Beach (or Playa de Las Catedrales), by the appearance of its cliffs, declared a natural monument by the Xunta de Galicia.



Today the Camino takes us away from the coastal landscape to enter an inland rural area, full of green meadows. Beans are a typical crop found in this area.

We will walk through the middle of forests with masses of eucalyptus trees and along small villages.

At Ponte de Pedra, we'll enter Lourenza, where we'll spend the night.

Overnight in Lourenza

Pensión Residencia Casa Gloria

This country house is located on the outskirts of Lourenza, in natural surroundings near the River Baos. It has four double rooms with a private bathroom with all the comforts for customers to rest from their day and regain strength.
Day 29 - Lourenza to Abadin 15 miles | 24 km
Today's route, in addition to being carried through a landscape of green meadows, passes through the town of Mondonedo, the present capital of the La Marina Central region and formerly one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Galicia.

The architectural landscape found in Mondonedo is very rich, so it is worth making a stop to visit its old town to see the Cathedral, the Church of Santiago or the Sanctuary of Nuestra Senora de los Remedios.

As we leave Mondonedo, the Camino continues to Abadin, our destination today.

Overnight in Abadin

Casa Goas

This family-run hostel is perfect for regaining strength for tomorrow's stage.
Day 30 - Abadin to Villalba 12 miles | 20 km
Leaving Abadin, after a taxi transfer, take the ascending road to Fernandano. Cross the River Abadin, climb Ponterroxal and then to O Rei and Plazas. Descend and cross the River Santa Baia and from Leiras to Martinan.

You will be walking through the Lugo plains or A Terra Cha, in Galician, the largest plain in Galicia, green meadows and crossed by numerous rivers and lagoons.

Soon you will arrive in Goiriz to visit the Church of Santiago and the Chapel of Fatima. Take the path until you can see Villalba, where you can explore the Castle and the Church of Santa Maria.

Overnight in Villalba

Hotel Spa Attica21 Villalba

Surrounded by birch trees and the Charca do Alligal, a source of medicinal waters, this modern hotel is located in the parish of Codesido, surrounded by nature.

It has 42 rooms with a terrace and unique views, TV, bathroom with bathtub, air conditioning, minibar, Wi-Fi and a safe. Enjoy the restaurant, the cafe, the dining room with terrace and one of the best spas in Galicia.
Day 31 - Villalba to Baamonde 12 miles | 20 km
Leaving Vilalba, we will enter the region of Terra Cha, which means "flat land", because it is a region characterized by its plains and being the most extensive in all of Galicia.

The trail will take us through agricultural and livestock villages and along forest paths until we reach Baamonde.

Overnight in Baamonde

Casa Rural Arrebol

Today you will rest in this cosy country house. It is a traditional Galician building that was renovated while maintaining the typical original architectural elements. It has double rooms with a private bathroom and a large outdoor area, located in a very quiet natural environment.
Day 32 - Baamonde to Miraz 9 miles | 15 km
Before leaving Baamonde, it is worth visiting the millennial tree, which has on its trunk, a chapel-shaped carving with a virgin, made by the local sculptor Victor Corral.

We will continue the journey through rural Galicia to the parish of Santiago de Miraz, belonging to the municipality of Friol, where we can visit the fortress with its 12-metre high tower, or the church, both medieval.

Overnight in Miraz

Bi Terra

This country house owes its name to its founders having roots from "two lands": The Basque Country and Galicia. It is a building that is more than 200 years old.

The renovation was done using many natural materials, such as stone, wood, or slate, to create unique spaces with a rustic and natural atmosphere.

They also have a restaurant where they serve food made with local products.
Day 33 - Miraz to Sobrado dos Monxes 17 miles | 28 km
Start the longest stretch of the route after a taxi transfer to Santa Leocadia. Walk the slopes and paths that cross farms and small villages.

Border the lagoon in Sobrado and admire the spectacular towers of the Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes, one of the most important landmarks on the Camino de Santiago. 

Visit its Cistercian Monastery of Santa Maria, a pilgrim's refuge; the Ciudadela Roman Camp and the artificial lagoon in Sobrado, built in 1500 by the monks. You will need to continue to Boimil, where your accommodation is located.

Overnight in Sobrado dos Monxes

Pensión O Real Boimil

It offers nine rooms, with TV, bathroom, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and heating. Some rooms have direct access to the garden.

Enjoy the lounge with fireplace, the fountain and a foot wash, ideal for relaxing.
Day 34 - Sobrado dos Monxes to Arzua 14 miles | 22 km
Start this placid stretch that joins the Camino Frances, going to the village of Vilarchao. Take the forest trail to O Peruxil and O Castro. Head to the hostel in Boimorto, which allows you to enjoy a little more of the Camino del Norte at Santa Irene.

Arrive in Corredoiras, the first village in the Boimorto district, where you can visit the Parish Church of Santa Maria de Sendelle, a Romanesque church that houses restored frescoes.

Head along the path from Vilar to Viladavil. Advance to O Viso and reach Arzua, known as the "land of cheese".

Overnight in Arzua

Pensión Restaurante Teodora

Built in 1910, this family-friendly guest house in the centre of Arzua and in the heart of the Camino de Santiago, offers 28 rooms with TV, heating, private bathroom, Wi-Fi and telephone. 

Enjoy the social lounge, the cafe or the restaurant, where you can try traditional Galician gastronomy.
Day 35 - Arzua to Amenal 14 miles | 23 km
On the Camino today you will find Santa Irene, a village of great natural and historical heritage. Here is the well-known Chapel consecrated to St. Peter.

In this same chapel is the Fountain of St. Irene, of which legend says, had powers to eliminate pests from crops.

We will continue walking along rural trails until we reach Amenal, where you will have your overnight stay.

Overnight in Amenal

Hotel Amenal

Stay in one of the 13 double rooms in this hotel. Each comes with a TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi and an equipped private bathroom. 
Day 36 - Amenal to Santiago de Compostela 13 miles | 21 km
When leaving the village of Amenal, our next destination will be Lavacolla, a town on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela, where the most important airport in Galicia is located. According to tradition, pilgrims usually wash in the river to prepare before their arrival in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

The last walk on this route along the Camino de Santiago Primitivo will be at 380 m high, on the Monte de Gozo, which has at its top a monument made in commemoration to pilgrims and their joy when arriving at this significant spot, just 5 km from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

Hotel A Tafona do Peregrino

Enjoy your stay in this stone house offering elegant rooms with Wi-Fi and a TV.

You can also relax in its cafe-bar, reading room or, if you wish, you are very close to some of the most outstanding tourist sites in the city.
Day 37 - Santiago de Compostela
For your return, take a bus or taxi to the city's airport.

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Services

Included

  • Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels and country cottages
  • Daily Breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers between accommodations
  • Camino de Santiago pilgrim credential
  • Information dossier with maps and routes
  • 24-hour telephone support
  • Assistance vehicle in case of emergency
  • Travel insurance
  • Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
  • Taxes

Extras

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Additional nights
  • Picnics

Accomodation

General information


The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.

Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.

The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.

We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.

Room types


It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.

All rooms have private bathrooms.

Travel & transfers

You can reach San Sebastian Airport, although as it is quite small and with only a few routes, we suggest you to reach Bilbao Airportand take a bus from there.

If you arrive at San Sebastian Airport, take bus route E21 "Donostia-San Sebastian/Airport/Hondarribia" or you can take a taxi from the airport.

For the return from Santiago de Compostela, take a bus or taxi to the city airport.

FAQs

Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
  • Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
  • Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
  • Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
  • Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
The approximate luggage delivery time will be at 4:00 PM.
What should my physical preparation be?
We recommend you to have an active lifestyle and be in good physical condition as this route is qualified as of medium-high difficulty, and is mostly completed on demanding ascents and descents. On average, the walks are 20 km per day, amid coastal trails, agricultural fields and arid terrain. We suggest preparing the months before starting the route by walking daily.  
What is the best time of year to complete this route?
Any time between March and October will give you an amazing experience. May is undoubtedly one of the best months to complete the route, as the temperatures are moderate, as is the influx of pilgrims. In spring, mornings and evenings are usually cool and during the day, temperatures are pleasant, with a sun that is not as scorching as in summer. However, at this time and in autumn, especially in the north where the ocean climate predominates, there are frequent rains, so we suggest you check the weather forecast.
Is this walking holiday for me?
It is ideal for you if you are passionate about pilgrimage walks surrounded by art and culture, walking trails along the coast and in towns and cities that preserve the spiritual roots of the old continent.
How far in advance should I book my trip?
We recommend that you book as soon as you are sure about your dates, as accommodation can fill up very quickly in this area.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
How do I get the pilgrim's credential?
The pilgrim's credential can be found upon arrival at your first accommodation. This credential must be stamped in churches, restaurants and hotels during your journey on the Camino de Santiago. At the end of the trip in the city of Santiago, you can obtain the Compostela that certifies you as a pilgrim.

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