Gernika
Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino del Norte
Gernika (Guernica) is a symbolic town in Basque history and a stage stop on the Camino del Norte. It is known for the Tree of Gernika and the Casa de Juntas, the historic meeting place of Basque assemblies, and the town's name is tied to Picasso's painting inspired by its wartime bombing. Pilgrims stop for its heritage and its services before continuing toward Bilbao.
- 111 kmfrom route start
- 24 mElevation
- 1 · 5albergues · hotels
- 23.5 kmfrom Markina-Xemein
- 30.7 kmto Bilbao
Highlights
- Tree of Gernika and Casa de Juntas
- Deep significance in Basque history
- Town services on the way to Bilbao
Albergues in Gernika
Hotels & guesthouses in Gernika
- Pensión Akelarre ↗ guesthouse
- Hotel Boliña ↗
- Hotel Gernika ↗
- Pensión Gernika guesthouse
- Neguetxea
Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.
Stages through Gernika
Nearby towns
Nearby stages
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stay in Gernika?
1 albergue and 5 hotels in Gernika.
How far is Gernika from Markina-Xemein?
23.5 km from Markina-Xemein, 30.7 km to Bilbao on the Camino del Norte.