The 4 Distinct Regions of the Camino del Norte

The Camino del Norte passes through several regions, each offering unique landscapes, cultural heritage, and varied terrains:

Basque Country

Begins in Irún, passes through San Sebastián and Deba, and heads inland briefly to Bilbao before hugging the coast again. ~225 km 

Cantabria

Enters near Castro Urdiales and passes through LaredoSantander, and Santillana Del Mar. ~160 km

Asturias

Llanes through RibadesellaVillaviciosa, and Gijón, before reaching Avilés. ~260 km

Galicia

Ribadeo, moving inland through Mondoñedo and Arzúa, where it merges with the Camino Francés to reach Santiago de Compostela. ~180 km 

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