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Time travel along 1000 years of history and meet people from every horizon

2nd section of the Camino Norte. Starting in Bilbao, famous for its Guggenheim museum & finishing in Santander. Inviting beaches & impressive Rias (fjord-like inlets), enjoy the contrast of modern seaside towns & fishing villages where time seems to have stopped.

At each stage, you are guaranteed a great level of comfort and gastronomy. The walk requires a good physical condition. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk including numerous great cultural highlights.

Day 1 - Bilbao
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of the town of Bilbao. The rooms are en-suite.

DAY 2 – From Bilbao to Portugalete (14km 3h +-260m)
A relatively short stage going through the old industrialised Bilbao. First passing the Suspension bridge the Camino enters the industrial heart of the Basque Country; nevertheless this is a place of peace and calm along the Cadagua River.  Crossing the historical “Devil’s bridge”, the route arrives at the hermitage of Santa Águeda.  From there, we take a strong breath before the steep ascent to the town of Barakaldo. Following a footpath along the Galindo River, we arrive in Portugalete.

DAY 3 – From Portugalete to Castro Urdiales (27km 7h30 +430m -450m)
What a wonderful stage! The Camino now leaves the coast, ascending to Otañes with beautiful views on the craggy coast below. From here the Camino enters a forest track that crosses a Robredal and its nice church San Nicholas. Finally we arrive in the nice coastal town of Castro Urdiales, passing the bullring, and the beach! Castro Urdiales is an interesting town alternating medieval and modern architecture.

DAY 4 – From Castro Urdiales to Laredo (24km 7h +-200)
First the Camino passes the medieval castle-lighthouse and follows the coast along its spectacular cliffs overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. Reaching Guriezo, we continue on the main route to Rioseco, crossing the Chapel of Santa Isabel, the bridge over the River Aguera and the Church of La Magdalena. From Guriezo the route continues to Liendo where there are 2 different alternatives for going to Laredo; either crossing the valley and passing the Church of Nuestra Senora de Liendo in Hazas, or following paths up to the Chapel of St Julian, and finally to Laredo. Laredo is a popular town reputed for its beautiful beaches, medieval quarter (Puebla Vieja) and lively atmosphere.

DAY 5 – From Laredo to Escalante (16km 3h30 +40m -20m)
The Camino continues from Laredo in the direction of Colindres (where it is possible to cross to Santona by boat). We continue on the road following Santoria’s Marshes. This marshland is of considerable importance in the wintering and migration of numerous aquatic birds. Although the walk of today is flat, the scenery is fabulous with the coast and its mountains shaped like sugar loathes.

DAY 6 – From Escalante to Santander (27km 7h30 +180m -200m)
From Escalante the Camino continues via the beaches of Berria and Helgueras until reaching Noja. From there, the Camino heads south towards San Miguel de Meruelo or an alternative route can be taken which continues north along the coast to continue through the town of Isla. Both routes converge in Bareyo where it is worth stopping to admire the beautiful Romanesque Church of Santa Maria. From the village of Somo, you can catch a "pedrenera", traditional boat use to connect the 2 sides of the bay.

DAY 7 –Santander
After breakfast we bid you farewell.

• Luggage transferred from Hotel to hotel
• Rooms en-suite
• Half-Board during the hike
• Detailed Walking Notes
• Map
• Pilgrim passport

• Flights
• Insurance
• Drinks
• Dinner 1st and last nights