Camino del Norte
Along the Cantabrian coast: beaches, fishing villages and great food, with more hills and fewer crowds.
- Distance~825 km
- Days33–36
- StartIrún
- LevelDemanding
The Camino del Norte follows the northern coast from the French border through the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias before turning inland into Galicia. The scenery is spectacular and the route is quieter than the Francés, but the terrain is hillier and services are more spread out.
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