Camino del Norte (the Northern Way)

• Coastal landscapes with stunning cliffs
• Relaxing forests and hills that will mark your journey. You will even pass by a castle
• One of the most beautiful stages along the entire Northern Way
• You will reach Galicia, the land of Santiago de Compostela

• Stunning cliffs and trails that will be etched into your retina.
• Distinct, avant-garde cities steeped in history.
• Renowned cuisine that will leave you speechless.
• Visit a medieval village that will make your journey even more special.
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí

• Tremendously beautiful first section of the Camino del Norte along the green and wild Golf of Biscaya
• Beaches, hermitages, and forests inviting reflection and relaxation.
• Places of historical significance like Gernika and Hondarribia.
• Experience Basque gastronomic culture in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Zarautz and Zumaya 

• Best rated stages of the Camino del Norte along sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs
• Green postcard-worthy landscape wit pintoresque fishermen's towns and inland villages
• Medieval town centres of Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Llanes and Ribadesella will transport you to a different era
• Unique mansions in modernist and 'indiano' style, some of them designed by famous architects like Antoni Gaudí
• Exquisite seafood served in 'raciones' in typical ciderhouses or as part of elaborated dishes

• A taste of España Verde (Green Spain)
• Views to both the mountains and the sea along the routes
• Comfortable and charming accommodations in rural locations
• Romanesque chapels and traditional local architecture
• A taste of the Asturian gastronomy; in the region of natural apple cider with an amazing variety of locally-produced artisan cheeses

• Visit numerous historic villages, such as Mondoñedo, whith its historic old town
• You will walk through green meadows and forests of native trees in the A Terra Chá region
• Join pilgrims from all over the world in some parts of the journey
• Arrive at the spectacular Obradoiro Square after a rewarding pilgrimage

• Short but inmersive trip with the stunning cliffs of the Cantabrian coastline as leitmotiv
• Bilbao, an energetic city filled with gastronomy and cutting-edge art at the Guggenheim Museum.
• Santander, a thriving harbour and beach town, with a suprising modern art museum
• Charming villages and vast white sandy beaches along the way

• Our biggest trip
• Green coastlines, hidden beaches and endless forests inviting to reflection and relaxation
• Numerous places of historical significance and cultural monuments related to the history of the Camino and modern Spain.
• Maind-blowing gastronomic culture based on seafood and the best produce of local farmers 

The Camino del Norte is one of the most beautiful routes to Santiago de Compostela, and also one of the oldest. Way back in the 10st and 11st century, when the plains of Castille were still war territory, pilgrims from Northern Europe would follow this safer route along the atlantic coast, thus avoiding also the dangerours mountains further inland, with wolves, bears and bandits. Nowadays, the green and wild coastal landscape provides a unique and breathtaking backdrop for pilgrims looking for a spiritual journey or outdoor adventure. The mild atlantic climate allows for pilgrimages during late spring and summer when temperatures along the classic French Camino can become unbearable.

This tour is presented as a none-stop forty-three-day trek, composed of 5 parts that start and end in major cities. If you want to add days of rest, please indicate where and we will add them in our quote.

For the day-to-day program, please click below on the links to the 5 tours that together compose the Total Camino del Norte on foot:

Day 1 to 8: Stage 1 of the Camino del Norte, between Hondarribia and Bilbao 

Day 8 to 13: Stage 2 of the Camino del Norte, between Bilbao and Santander

Day 13 to 23: Stage 3 of the Camino del Norte, between Santander and Oviedo

Day 23 to 32: Stage 4 of the Camino del Norte, between Oviedo and Ribadeo

Day 32 to 43: Stage 5 of the Camino del Norte, between Ribadeo and Santiago de Compostela

• Visit the industrial city of Avilés with its historic center.
• Various coastal paths with access to the beaches.
• Impressive views of the sea and coastal villages.
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, known as A Terra Chá

• Breathtaking cliffs and trails that will remain etched in your mind. 
• Different cities, with avant-garde and history. 
• Renowned gastronomy that will leave you speechless. 
• Visit a medieval village that will make your trip even more special. 
• Modernist architecture by the renowned artist Antoni Gaudí. 
• You will pass through the beautiful plateau of Lugo, A Terra Chá. 
• Discover the rural world of the north, with its charming villages and trails.