Luarca / Ḷḷuarca to A Caridá
Stage 26 · Camino del Norte
Luarca / Ḷḷuarca → A Caridá
About this stage
Luarca / Ḷḷuarca to A Caridá · 30.5 km · up 660 m, down 590 m
A long stage heading west through the final stretch of the Asturian coast, with a characteristic 'dientes de sierra' (sawtooth) profile of constant ups and downs. The route passes through Otur and crosses the Rio Esva, continuing through small western Asturian villages.
The terrain is moderately hilly with forest and farmland. In Villademoros, the 15th-century Torre de Villademoros is one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in the region. The route passes near the town of Navia (at approximately km 19), which has all services and good albergues if you need to split the stage.
A Carida is a small town near the Asturian-Galician border with basic services including accommodation and restaurants.
Terrain: Coastal and inland paths, rolling hills, forest sections, rural roads
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
Luarca / Ḷḷuarca
townA charming Asturian fishing town set in a natural harbour between green cliffs, with a hilltop cemetery overlooking the sea and excellent seafood restaurants. Often called the 'White Village of the Green Coast'.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMBusClinicPost Office
- 3.3kmView town guide
Villuír
hamlet - 5.9kmView town guide
Outur
hamlet
- 13.4km
- 15.3kmView town guide
Piñera
hamlet
- 16.7kmView town guide
Villaoril
hamlet
- 18.7km
- 20.4km
Navia
townAn Asturian town on the Navia River estuary with a pleasant town centre, full services, and connections to the coast. A practical stop between Luarca and Ribadeo.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryPharmacyATMBusClinicPost Office
- 20.9kmView town guide
El Espín
hamlet - 22.6kmView town guide
Xarrio
hamlet
- 26.6kmView town guide
Cartavio
hamlet
- 30.5kmView town guide
A Caridá
village
Places to stay along this stage
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