The Camino del Norte follows the northern coast of Spain through dynamic cities such San Sebastian, Santander and Bilbao and with the Cantabrian Mountains and Picos de Europa as a backdrop. This Camino travels to Santiago via the coastal towns of Llanes, Gijón and Ribadeo and then takes walkers inland to Santiago de Compostela via Mondoñedo and Sobrado.

Given its coastal route, the Northern Way is also referred to as the “Ruta de la Costa”, and it became an important way for Christian pilgrims when the Camino Frances became dangerous due to the Moorish invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. Following the coast was also deemed easier than trying to traverse the Cantabrian Mountains and it provided a cooler option in summer.

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Why travel with us

Great Value & Quality Camino del Norte Trips

Our active holidays on the Camino del Norte in Spain are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, GPX tracks, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip.

Personal Experience of Spain

Our team have been walking and cycling in Spain for over 5 decades. We are passionate about pilgrimages in Spain, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Local Knowledge of Spain

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative Camino walking itineraries to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect when walking the Northern Way.

Accommodation

Charming local hotels

On the Camino del Norte, we use a range of 2-3* hotels, often family run. These charming hotels provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose hotel locations that add to your experience on the Northern Way.

Bed & Breakfasts

Simple yet rich in local character, the B&B’s chosen on this coastal Camino route in northern Spain are clean, comfortable and run by hosts that help add to your experience.

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