Stage 15 · Camino del Norte
Comillas → Colombres
About this stage
Comillas to Colombres · 29 km · up 870 m, down 800 m
A long stage crossing from Cantabria towards the Asturian border through hilly coastal and rural terrain. The route passes through San Vicente de la Barquera, a stunning fishing town with a medieval bridge, castle, and church overlooking the estuary with the Picos de Europa mountains as a backdrop.
San Vicente de la Barquera is one of the most photogenic towns on the Norte, especially when the snow-capped Picos de Europa are visible behind the harbour. The route continues through increasingly rural terrain as you approach the Asturian border.
Colombres is a small village marking the transition into Asturias, with a few accommodation options and basic services. The Archivo de Indianos (Museum of Returning Emigrants) documents the stories of Asturians who emigrated to the Americas.
Terrain: Coastal and rural paths, hilly terrain, forest sections, village streets
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
Comillas
villageAn aristocratic Cantabrian seaside town with Gaudi's El Capricho palace, a Pontifical University, and fine beaches. A charming mix of modernist architecture and traditional fishing village character.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMClinicPost Office
- 2.4km
- 5.3km
- 12.1km
A picturesque Cantabrian fishing town set on a tidal estuary with views of the Picos de Europa mountains. The medieval bridge and castle create one of the most photographed scenes on the Norte.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMBusTrainClinicPost Office
- 18.9kmView town guide
Estrada
village - 19.8km
- 22.7km
- 24.4km
- 26.7km
- 27.1kmView town guide
Bustio
village - 28.9km
Colombres
villageA small village near the Asturias border with impressive indiano mansions and the Archivo de Indianos museum documenting the emigration to the Americas.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyTrainClinicPost Office
Places to stay along this stage
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