Stage 4Asturias25.5 km · up 380 mModerate

Colombres to Llanes

Distance
25.5 km
Walking time
5-7 hours
Ascent
380 m
Descent
420 m
High point
123 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Colombres to Llanes · 25.5 km · up 380 m, down 420 m

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

Along the route9 towns and 0 highlights on 25.5 km

The day, stop by stop

  1. 0km

    Colombres

    village

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

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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
    Pharmacy
    Train
    Clinic
    Post Office
  2. 1.2km

    El Peral

    village
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    Restaurant
    Cafe
  3. 3.2km

    La Franca

    village
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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Water
  4. 8.4km

    Buelna

    village
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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Water
  5. 10.7km

    Pendueles

    village

    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.

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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
  6. 13.3km

    Vidiago

    village
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    Restaurant
  7. 19.3km

    Andrín

    village
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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
  8. 21.7km

    Cue

    village
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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
    550 m from the trail
  9. 25.3km

    Llanes

    town

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

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    Restaurant
    Cafe
    Grocery
    Water
    Pharmacy
    ATM
    Bus
    Train
    Clinic
    Post Office
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