Portugalete → Castro-Urdiales
A stage of the Camino del Norte
At 32 km this is a long stage on the Camino del Norte, crossing from the Basque Country into Cantabria with 253 m of ascent and 286 m of descent through coastal hills and small towns. The route hugs the Cantabrian shore for much of the day before arriving in Castro-Urdiales, a well-preserved medieval port where a Gothic church stands directly above the harbour.
- 32 kmDistance
- ↑253 m ↓286 mElevation
- ModerateDifficulty
- 158 kmfrom route start
Highlights
- Basque-Cantabria border crossing
- Castro-Urdiales Gothic church and harbour
- Cantabrian coastal views
Towns on this stage
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