Camino del Norte - Guided Tour - Santander to Ribadasella
Stage 3
149.1km
8 days
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2 to 3 star accommodations
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This trip, starting from the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastien in the Basque Country and finishing in the Asturian city of Oviedo, extends across a stunning stretch of northern Spain. If you look at a Camino del Norte route map, this walk spans three Spanish provinces and thousands of years of pilgrim history. The full Camino del Norte length is at least 481km, though this can customised to suit your needs. Each of the individual Camino del Norte stages have something unique to offer, from stunning beaches to quiet forests, making this Camino pilgrimage route truly special for pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela.
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Highlights
Santander
Santander city is surrounded by beautiful nature and best known for its beautiful beaches. The Cathedral de Santander from the 13th Century is not to be missed. If you have extra time to spare, a visit to the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology could be an interesting visit!
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is a well preserved historic village from the Medieval times with brick buildings and cobblestone roads. The Collegiate Church from the 12th Century with its finely crafted Romanesque works is a must see. Located 2 km from Santillana del Mar, you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Altamira caves.
Bufones de Arenilla
Bufones de Arenilla is a spectacular natural feature with a seawatter eruptions of 20 m high. When the sea is calm, you will hear the sound of the water and the sea splashing below. On the way to Ribadesella you will be passing the ruined Monsaterio de San Antolin with a beach of the same name close by.
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Specially Hand-Picked Accommodations
Luggage Transfers from Hotel to Hotel
Our Holiday or Pilgrim Pack
24/7 On-Call Support
Breakfast and Dinner
Experienced Bilingual Guide (available when the minimum number of passengers is reached)
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Premium Accommodation
Additional Nights
Day Tours to Local Sites of Interest
Airport pick-up and drop-off
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Itinerary
Day 1
SANTANDER
(Arrival
You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of Santander. The rooms are en-suite.
Day 2 12.6km
SANTANDER to ARCE
During this stage, the Camino moves slightly inland and passes through towns such as Santa Cruz de Bezana, Mompia and Boo de Pielagos. The estuary of Boo de Pielagos leads to the village of Arce. On this day, a transfer will take you to Santillana for an overnight stay.
Day 3 17.6km
ARCE to SANTILLANA
A transfer will take you back to Arce, so you can walk towards Santillana – the Camino follows the pleasant, hilly landscape of the coast. Coming to Miengo, we finally reach the Besaya region. Take your time to visit the charming little village of Suance. Passing meadows and sleepy villages, we arrive in the medieval village of Santillana del Mar.
Day 4 17.1km
SANTILLANA DEL MAR to COMILLAS
This stage introduces the pilgrim to the wild western coast of Cantabria. The Camino passes villages of outstanding beauty like Cobreces, with its Cistercian Monastery, and finally arrives in Comillas with its impressive beaches and remarkable architecture. Check out the spectacular “Capricho de Gaudi”, the Palace of Sobrellano with its pantheon chapel, and the Pontifical University.
Day 5 22.7km
COMILLAS to UNQUERA
From Comillas, the Camino continues along the coast, and comes to Oyambre Natural Park. Here you will have the chance to witness an outstanding marine ecosystem consisting of a large variety of birds, molluscs and fish. The Camino reaches the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. Finally, passing estuaries, green pastures and forests, we arrive in Unquera.
Day 6 22.9km
UNQUERA to LLANES
The Camino de Santiago enters Asturias, crossing a bridge over the river Deva and continuing into Bustio. Before Colombres, we have to climb the “Cuesta’l Cantu”. Then we go downhill along the Sierra de La Borbolla. The Way now enters Pendueles. Here, the Camino take a narrow footpath that crosses the road to Andrin and climbs up to the Jorcada pass. The Camino drops to La Portilla and continues to Llanes, where we stay for the night.
Day 7 27.4km
LLANES to RIBADESELLA
Passing the beautiful beaches of Palombina and Barro, the Camino crosses the river Niembro. Climbing steadily uphill, we reach the Church of San Pedro de Pria, set on a hill overlooking the district’s seven towns. Then, the Camino continues downhill to the medieval stone bridge over the river Guadamia, it crosses the railway and continues on to Sobares and Ribadesella. Ribadesella is a fascinating town and well worth a stroll around.
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