Castro-Urdiales
Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino del Norte
A handsome fishing town on the Cantabrian coast, Castro-Urdiales is an early stage stop on the Camino del Norte for pilgrims following the Bay of Biscay westward. Its harbour is watched over by the Gothic church of Santa María de la Asunción, with an adjacent castle and lighthouse on the headland. Pilgrims stop for its seafront promenade, tapas bars and easy access to the beach after a coastal day's walking.
- 190 kmfrom route start
- 14 mElevation
- 1 · 9albergues · hotels
- 32 kmfrom Portugalete
- 28.3 kmto Laredo
Highlights
- Gothic church of Santa María de la Asunción by the harbour
- Headland castle and lighthouse
- Coastal setting on the Bay of Biscay
Albergues in Castro-Urdiales
Hotels & guesthouses in Castro-Urdiales
- Pensión La Marina
- Pensión Ardigales 11 ↗ guesthouse
- Hostería Villa de Castro guesthouse
- Pensión La Mar
- Pensión Jade ↗ guesthouse
- Hotel La Ronda
- Pensión Catamarán guesthouse
- Hotel Las Rocas
- B&B Hotel Castro Urdiales ↗
Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.
Stages through Castro-Urdiales
Nearby towns
Nearby stages
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stay in Castro-Urdiales?
1 albergue and 9 hotels in Castro-Urdiales.
How far is Castro-Urdiales from Portugalete?
32 km from Portugalete, 28.3 km to Laredo on the Camino del Norte.