Stage 16 of 35

Colombres → Llanes

25.5 km | 6-9 hours | +789m / -892m

About This Stage

The first full stage in Asturias follows the coast through a landscape of green meadows, limestone cliffs, and sheltered beaches. The terrain is moderately hilly with pleasant walking through the distinctive Asturian landscape of coast and campo.

The route passes small fishing villages and through the unique karst landscape of the Asturian coast, with sinkholes, sea caves, and dramatic rock formations. The bufones (blowholes) near the coast are a natural phenomenon where the sea forces air through rock passages.

Llanes is a lively Asturian coastal town with a medieval old town, a working fishing harbour, and beautiful beaches including the Playa de Torimbia. The town has excellent services and a vibrant food scene featuring fabada (Asturian bean stew) and sidra (cider).

Terrain: Coastal paths, rural lanes, gentle hills, cliff sections, beach approaches

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Things Along the Way

Colombres0 km from startStart

A small village near the Asturias border with impressive indiano mansions and the Archivo de Indianos museum documenting the emigration to the Americas.

Village
Has Albergue
Has Cafe
Has Hotel
Has Restaurant
Outdoor Attraction
El Peral1.2 km from start
Village
La Franca3.2 km from start
Village
Buelna8.4 km from start
Village
Pendueles10.5 km from start

A small Asturian coastal village where the official Camino Norte splits from the spectacular Senda Costera (coastal path). Private albergue available. Stunning cliff scenery and access to Playa de Bretones.

Village
Has Albergue
Has Cafe
Has Restaurant
Outdoor Attraction
Vidiago13.5 km from start
Village
Andrín19.5 km from start
Village
Cue22 km from start
Village
La Portiella24 km from start
Village
Llanes25.5 km from startEnd

A charming Asturian coastal town with a medieval old quarter, colourful harbour with painted cubes (Cubos de la Memoria), beaches, and excellent cider houses.

Town
Has Albergue
Has Atm
Has Bus
Has Cafe
Has Clinic
Has Grocery
Has Hostel
Has Hotel
Has Pharmacy
Has Post Office
Has Restaurant
Has Tobacconist
Has Train
Outdoor Attraction

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