Stage 429 km · up 530 mHard

Laredo to Güemes

Distance
29 km
Walking time
6-8 hours
Ascent
530 m
Descent
420 m
High point
120 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Laredo to Güemes · 29 km · up 530 m, down 420 m

A unique stage that begins with a boat crossing of the Laredo estuary to Santoha (or a long walk around via Colindres), followed by coastal and rural walking to the village of Guemes. The terrain is gentler than previous Norte stages, with less extreme elevation changes.

The boat crossing is a memorable start to the day. After landing, the route passes through coastal marshland and gently rolling countryside with views of the Cantabrian mountains in the distance. The walking is pleasant and less demanding than the previous coastal cliff stages.

Guemes is famous among Norte pilgrims for its remarkable albergue, run by the charismatic Father Ernesto. The albergue offers a communal dinner, spiritual reflection, and genuine pilgrim hospitality. Many consider it one of the most memorable overnight experiences on any Camino.

Terrain: Beach walking, boat crossing, flat coastal paths, gentle hills, rural roads

Along the route7 towns and 0 highlights on 29 km

The day, stop by stop

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    Laredo

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    A Cantabrian beach town with a sweeping crescent of sand, a medieval old town (Puebla Vieja), and full services. One of the longer established resort towns on the northern Spanish coast.

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  2. 4.9km

    A Cantabrian fishing town on a peninsula, famous for its high-quality anchovies (anchoas de Santona). Has a military fortress and marshland bird reserve.

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  3. 7.4km

    Berria

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  4. 15.9km

    Castillo

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  5. 18.8km
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  6. 22km
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    Güemes

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