Camino de Santiago del Norte: Castro Urdiales to Laredo stage

Stands out for

  • • Coast + inland: first 9 km along cliffs and last 16 through the Liendo valley
  • • Liendo valley: pastoral landscape with meadows, farmhouses and rural chapels
  • • Two variants: the official route via Liendo (mountain) or the alternative via Guriezo (flatter)
  • • Arrival in Laredo: descent to the old town and La Salvé beach as your reward
  • • Pilgrim infrastructure: hostels, stamps and yellow arrow waymarking
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Description

A stage of the Camino de Santiago del Norte between Castro Urdiales and Laredo, covering 25 km that combine coast, forest and rural landscape. The first 9 km follow the Senda del Litoral to Islares. From there the Camino turns inland through the Liendo valley, between meadows and farmhouses, before descending to Laredo through its old town. Two variants: the official route via Liendo (more authentic, more elevation) and the alternative via the N-634 through El Pontarrón de Guriezo.

Key Info

Difficulty

Moderate

Best season

Weather dependent

Experience type

On your own

Not suitable for kids

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Castro UrdialesMunicipio

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Not required to walk, but needed for stamps and to stay in pilgrim hostels.
Yes, there are hostels in Castro Urdiales (start), Islares and Laredo (end). No hostel in Liendo.
The official route via Liendo is more scenic and authentic but has more elevation. The alternative via Guriezo is flatter and quicker.
6 to 7 hours at pilgrim pace. The Guriezo variant is somewhat shorter.
Of course. It is a spectacular hiking route regardless of the Camino de Santiago.