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'Seaside and green hills mix'
Northern Way - Section 3
From Santander to Ribadesella
Follow The Camino | Walking activity

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- Follow The Camino | Walking activity
- 151 km
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- From €560
- Self Guided
- Coastal trips

Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella

This Walking Holiday explores the third section of the Camino Norte / Northern Way, following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela; the famous Way of Saint James.

You will begin in Santander and finish in the pleasant seaside resort of Ribadesella. The mountains of the North provide a spectacular contrast to the charming and picturesque coastline.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights.

Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella

Day 1 : Santander
Day 2 : Santander to Arce (20km)
Day 3 : Arce to Santillana del Mar (27km)
Day 4 : Santillana del Mar to Comillas (23km)
Day 5 : Comillas to Unquera (27km)
Day 6 : Unquera to Llanes (25km)
Day 7 : Llanes to Ribadesella (29km)
Day 8 : Ribadesella, end of the walking holiday 


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DAY BY DAY

DAY 1 - Santander
You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of Santander. The rooms are en-suite.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.




 

DAY 2 – From Santander to Arce (20km 3h30 +-120m)
During this stage, the Camino moves slightly inland and passes through towns such as Santa Cruz de Bezana, Mompia and Boo de Pielagos. The estuary of Boo de Pielagos leads to the village of Arce. A project, currently underway, will eventually shorten the journey by 10 kilometers with the addition of a pedestrian bridge.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 3 – From Arce to Santillana del Mar (27km 7h30 +470m )
The Camino follows the pleasant, hilly landscape of the coast. Coming to Miengo, we have finally reached the Besaya region. Take your time to visit the charming little village of Suance. Passing meadows and sleepy villages, we arrive in the medieval village of Santillana del Mar.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 4 – From Santillana del Mar to Comillas (23km 6h45 +120m -540m)
This stage introduces the pilgrim to the wild western coast of Cantabria. The Camino passes villages of outstanding beauty like Cobreces, with its Cistercian Monastery, and finally arrives in Comillas with its impressive beaches and remarkable architecture. Check out the spectacular “Capricho de Gaudi”, the Palace of Sobrellano with its pantheon chapel, and the Pontifical University.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board

DAY 5 – From Comillas to Unquera (27km 7h30 +-110m)
From Comillas, the Camino continues along the coast, and comes to Oyambre Natural Park. Here you will have the chance to witness an outstanding marine ecosystem consisting of a large variety of birds, mollusks and fish. The Camino reaches the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. Finally, passing estuaries, green pastures and forests, we arrive in Unquera.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 6 – From Unquera to Llanes (25km 7h +-150m)
The Camino de Santiago enters Asturias, crossing a bridge over the river Deva and continuing into Bustio. Before Colombres, we have to climb the "Cuesta'l Cantu". Then we go downhill along the Sierra de La Borbolla. The Way now enters Pendueles. Here, the Camino take a narrow footpath that crosses the road to Andrin and climbs up to the Jorcada pass. The Camino drops to La Portilla and continues to Llanes, where we stay for the night.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 7 – From Llanes to Ribadesella (29km 8h +-100m)
Passing the beautiful beaches of Palombina and Barro, the Camino crosses the river Niembro. Climbing steadily uphill, we reach the Church of San Pedro de Pria, set on a hill overlooking the district’s seven towns. Then, the Camino continues downhill to the medieval stone bridge over the river Gua­damia, it crosses the railway and continues on to Sobares and Ribadesella. Ribadesella is a fascinating town and well worth a stroll around.



Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Breakfast




 

DAY 8 – Ribadesella
After breakfast, we bid you farewell.




Meal: Breakfast

WEATHER

 

Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella

 FLY IN AND OUT

 

It is best to fly to Bilbao or Santander.

1)    FLY IN
  • To Bilbao

Internal connections to Bilbao : A Coruna, Alicante, Barcelona, Badajoz, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Jerez, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia and Vigo.

European connections to Bilbao : Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Milan, Munich, Paris and Stuttgart.

See with EasyJet, Iberia and AerLingus :
- EasyJet : daily flights to Bilbao from London Stansted Airport
- Iberia : flights from Gatwick or Heathrow via Madrid
- AerLingus : operates out of Dublin.

  • To Santander

Direct connections to Santander only with Ryanair : from London Stansted, Dublin, Frankfurt, Milan and Rome, as well as Reus and Madrid in Spain.

Internal connections with Iberia from Alicante, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia.

 2)    FLY OUT

 See above

 

GETTING AROUND

 

1)    GETTING THERE
  • From Santander airport

Shuttle bus from the airport :
- 15mins journey

 2)    GETTING BACK
  • To Santander airport

By bus :
- 1hr30 journey
- Several buses a day.

 

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Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella


HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 

Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

 

              

 

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

 

             

 

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.


             

Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella


















Northern Way - Section 3 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 151 km - From €560 -
From Santander to Ribadesella

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LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

 

 

Base Price

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

Solo Departure

High Season

Apr, May, Jun, Sep


750

 


909


1046

Mid Season

Jul, Aug, Oct

680


816

 


952

Low Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
560
673
832

 

 

 

Options

Picnic Lunches

€60

(per person)

Includes all walking days

Airport Transfer

2 - 8 people

€10

(per person)

Transport to Santander from Santander Airport

For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

Extra nights (€)

Santander / Ribadesella

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

3* Hotel B&B
60
95

4* Hotel B&B

100

or upgrade last night + 35

175

or upgrade last night + 80

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED


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

NOT INCLUDED


  • Flights
  • Insurance (recommended)
  • Drinks
  • Dinner first and last nights
  • Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.

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