The walk
The Camino del Norte, or the coastal path, takes you on a journey of discovery through sensational landscapes between sea and mountains...
Between Santillana del Mar and Oviedo, the Camino del Norte is full of surprises and panoramic views between land and sea. The hike will take you to authentic ports and wild rias. The Camino del Norte's route to Santiago de Compostela takes you to the heart of Asturias, with its coastline of steep cliffs interspersed with pretty beaches for beautiful maritime walks...
Highlights
- Discover of authentic harbors
- Begining of the hike in Santillana del Mar: the pearl of the Camino
Itinerary
SANTILLANA DEL MAR
You check in to your hotel at the end of the afternoon.
We suggest that you arrive during the day so that you have time to look round the pleasant town of Santillana del Mar. Dinner not included in the price.
SANTILLANA - COMILLAS 23km
This is a beautiful day’s walk in which the lansdscape of the coast unfolds before you. The little town of Comillas is full of charm.
COMILLAS - UNQUERA 28km
During this day’s walk you enter Asturias when you cross the river inlet of the Tina Mayor. As you walk you get magnificent views of the sea and of the estuaries. On the way, take the opportunity to stroll round the streets of San Vicente de la Barquera.
UNQUERA - LLANES 26km
You walk in front of the beautiful Latin-American style villas close to Colombres. Then you have a choice of two alternative paths. The first goes along the lovely Cantabrian coast; the other takes you through some beautiful Asturian villages.
LLANES - RIBADESELLA 30km
This is a long but very enjoyable day’s walk, with natural beauty and sights of cultural interest from beginning to end. Free dinner.
RIBADESELLA - COLUNGA 21km
This is a perfect seaside walk! You walk by the Atlantic Ocean all the way from Ribadesella to Colunga.
COLUNGA - VILLAVICIOSA 17km
rom Colunga to Villaviciosa, you discover the well-wooded landscape of Asturias, a mixture of forests and meadows. Villaviciosa is a small town, very lively and full of charm. You are warmly invited to visit one of the local cider breweries.
VILLAVICIOSA - GIJON 30Km
Hiking day between Villaviciosa and Gijon, you will cross numerous Asturian hamlets and villages . If you arrived early in the day, use your free time to go to see the Palacio de Revillagigedo and the Colegiata de San Juan Bautista, two emblematic buildings of the city.
GIJON
End of the trip after the breakfast.
Map
Organization
Railway Station of Santander
- Overnight stays on a half-board basis (except in Santillana del Mar and Ribadesella)
- Luggage transfers between each walking stage (depending on the option chosen)
- Travel book with topo-guide (1 topo-guide per room booked)
- Lunch
- All drinks
- Insurance.
- International shipping costs (+20€/file),
- Registration fees (+15€/person),
- Priority processing fee for registrations received by D-15 (+45€/file).
In hotels, guesthouses and casas rurales.
