Portugalete

Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino del Norte

Portugalete sits near the mouth of the Nervión estuary at the edge of the Bilbao metropolitan area, a common stop on the Camino del Norte as the route heads back toward the coast. It is known for the Vizcaya Bridge, a historic transporter bridge that carries a gondola across the river and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pilgrims stop for the estuary crossing, the old quarter on the hillside, and easy access to services.

• 158 kmfrom route start
• 47 mElevation
• 5 · 8albergues · hotels
• 16.8 kmfrom Bilbao
• 32 kmto Castro-Urdiales

Highlights

• Vizcaya Bridge (transporter bridge), a UNESCO site
• Hillside old quarter above the estuary
• Good services near Bilbao

Albergues in Portugalete

• Santa Maria
• Albergue de Peregrinos de Portugalete
• Hostel A un Paso ↗
• Hostal La Guía
• Albergue Bide Ona

Hotels & guesthouses in Portugalete

• Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel ↗
• Bellmar guesthouse
• Buenavista guesthouse
• Pension Norte ↗
• Oriol jauregia
• Pensión Camino del Norte guesthouse
• Pensión Elguero guesthouse
• Travelodge

Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.

Stages through Portugalete

Nearby towns

Nearby stages

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stay in Portugalete?

5 albergues and 8 hotels in Portugalete.

How far is Portugalete from Bilbao?

16.8 km from Bilbao, 32 km to Castro-Urdiales on the Camino del Norte.