
Ribadesella / Ribeseya to Colunga
Stage 6 · Camino del Norte
Ribadesella / Ribeseya → Colunga
About this stage
Ribadesella / Ribeseya to Colunga · 21.5 km · up 590 m, down 500 m
A moderate stage through the green Asturian countryside, alternating between coastal views and inland rural walking. The terrain is rolling with a mix of farm tracks, rural lanes, and paths through pastoral landscape of apple orchards and dairy farms.
The route passes through the distinctive Asturian coastal landscape, with the coast visible intermittently and the green hills rising towards the Picos de Europa in the distance. Small fishing villages and farming hamlets dot the route.
Colunga is a small Asturian market town near the Museo del Jurasico de Asturias (MUJA), a dinosaur museum built on a clifftop site rich in Jurassic fossils. The museum's building is shaped like a dinosaur footprint. Dinosaur footprints can also be found along the nearby cliffs. The town has adequate services with accommodation and restaurants. Try the local cider and Asturian cheese.
Terrain: Coastal hills, rural Asturian lanes, pastoral farmland, village streets
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
An attractive Asturian town divided by the Sella River, with a fishing harbour, a sandy beach, and prehistoric cave art at the Tito Bustillo cave. Famous for its annual kayak race (Descenso del Sella).
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- 4.7km

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- 10.5km

- 15.7km

- 17.6km
La Isla
hamletA small Asturian coastal village between Llanes and Ribadesella with a beach, a basic albergue, and a quiet rural atmosphere.
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- 21.3km
Colunga
villageA small Asturian town between Ribadesella and Villaviciosa with a Jurassic Museum nearby (MUJA) and traditional cider houses. A practical service stop.
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Places to stay along this stage
Koala Picks first, then each town in walking order. Where a place does not book online, walk in, call or message them.
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