Camino del Norte

Self Guided Tour - 5 Stages

The Northern Route is a beautiful walk along the Cantabrian Sea coast where charming fishing villages, beautiful seaside resorts, the rugged peaks of the Picos de Europa and classic towns, rich in art and history, line the route.
Sections were used by Christian pilgrims who arrived at Spanish northern ports by sea to make their way to the shrine of St James. This coastal route is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to the French Route of the Camino de Santiago with cooling breezes in summer, dramatic landscapes and sandy beaches.

There is an option at Gijon to join the CAMINO PRIMITIVO ROUTE where roads and pathways are quieter and the countryside of Galicia and Asturias changes to a more lush green dotted with characterful stone villages and ecclesiastical monuments and buildings

 

Stage 1 - San Sebastian - Bilbao 8 Days / 7 Nights

Walking - average 22 km per day (4-5 hrs)

Day 1: Arrive San Sebastián.

Day 2: San Sebastián‐Getaria 25km

Day 3: Getaria‐Deba 18km

Day 4: Deba‐Markina 23km

Day 5: Markina‐Gernika 25km

Day 6: Gernika‐Lezama 21 km

Day 7: Lezama‐Bilbao 14km

Day 8: Bilbao - arrangements end

Stage 1 - Price

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

High Season:  31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023

2023: Double / Twin Share €806, High Season surcharge €168
Single Room Supplement €263, High Season supplement €130
Solo traveller Supplement €307, High Season supplement €166

 

Stage 2 - Bilbao - Santander 8 Days / 7 Nights

Walking - average 23 km per day (4-5 hrs)

Day 1: Arrive Bilbao

Day 2: Bilbao ‐ Portugalete 20km

Day 3: Portugalete ‐ Castro Urdiales 27km

Day 4: Castro Urdiales ‐ Liendo 24km

Day 5: Liendo ‐ Noja (+ boat trip) 25km

Day 6: Noja ‐ Galizano 21km

Day 7: Galizano - Santander 8 or 11km

Day 8: Santander - arrangements end

Stage 2 - Price

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

High Season:  31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023

2023: Double / Twin Share €799, High Season surcharge €233
Single Room Supplement €333, High Season single supplement €120
Solo traveller supplement €368, High Season supplement €116

 

Stage 3 - Santander - Gijon 11 Days / 10 Nights

Walking - average 20 km per day (4-5 hrs)

Day 1: Arrive Santander

Day 2: Transfer by road Santander – Ermita and walk to Santillana 19km

Day 3: Santillana del Mar ‐ Comillas 23km

Day 4: Comillas ‐ San Vicente de la Barquera 12km

Day 5: San Vicente de la Barquera‐Bustio 17km

Day 6: Bustio ‐ Llanes 25km

Day 7: Llanes ‐ Ribadesella 23km

Day 8: Ribadesella ‐ Colunga 21km

Day 9: Colunga ‐ Villaviciosa 18km

Day 10: Villaviciosa ‐ Gijón 28km

Day 11: Gijón - arrangements end

Optional Route: Join the beautiful 'Camino Primitivo' Route to Santiago de Compostela

Take the train or bus from Gijon to Oviedo (29 km) where it commences. This route is moderate to challenging walking so distances are longer with long ascents and descents . (Trip notes available – please enquire)

Stage 3 - Price

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

High Season:  31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023

2023: Double / Twin Share €1010, High Season surcharge €262
Single Room Supplement €352, High Season single supplement €124
Solo traveller supplement €413, High Season supplement €121

 

Stage 4 - Gijon - Ribadeo 9 Days / 8 Nights

Walking - average 22 km per day (4-5 hrs)

Day 1: Arrive Gijón

Day 2: Gijón ‐ Avilés 25km

Day 3: Avilés ‐ Cudillero 29km

Day 4: Cudillero ‐ Ballota 27km

Day 5: Ballota ‐ Luarca 23km

Day 6: Luarca ‐ Navia 18km

Day 7: Navia ‐ Tapia 21km

Day 8: Tapia - Ribadeo 11km

Day 9: Ribadeo - arrangements end

Stage 4 - Price

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

High Season:  31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023

2023: Double / Twin Share €766, High Season surcharge €109
Single Room Supplement €232, High Season single supplement €56
Solo traveller supplement €259, High Season supplement €72

 

Stage 5 - Ribadeao - Santiago de Compostela 11 Days / 10 Nights

Walking - average 20 km per day (4-5 hrs)

Day 1: Arrive Ribadeo

Day 2: Ribadeo ‐ Villamartín Grande then return transfer by road to Ribadeo 20km

Day 3: Transfer by road to Ribadeo‐Villamartín Grande and walk to Mondoñedo 19km

Day 4: Mondoñedo ‐ Abadín. Circuit walk with afternoon transfer to Mondoñedo 17km

Day 5: Transfer by road Mondoñedo to Abadín and walk to Vilalba 21km

Day 6: Walk Vilalba to Sta Leocadia then road transfer to Reguela 28km

Day 7: Transfer by road Reguela to Sta Leocadia and walk to Sobrado dos Monxes.  Transfer back to Reguela 23 or 33km.

Day 8: Transfer by vehicle back to Sobrado dos Monxes and walk to Arzúa 22km

Day 9: Arzúa ‐ Rúa 20km

Day 10: Rúa‐Santiago de Compostela 21 km

Day 11: Santiago de Compostela - arrangements end

Stage 5 - Price

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

High Season:  31 March-10 April and 1 July-30 September 2023

2023: Double / Twin Share €909, High season surcharge €75
Single Room Supplement €227, High season supplement €28
Solo traveller supplement €376, High season supplement €21
Dinner Supplement (10 Dinners) €222

 

Terrain

Demanding - energetic – a good level of fitness required. Although the route runs parallel to the sea it crosses inland for many kilometres in some parts. There are river crossings with some steep ascents and descents which are rewarded with tremendous views. Walking is mostly on pathways with some road walking similar to the French Route.

Meals

Breakfast daily, dinner supplements available

Schedule

2023: Start any day year round.

High season: Easter, 31 March-10 April and 1 July – 30 September, 2023.

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