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 Laredo, Santander, and Santillana Del Mar. ~160 km
Asturias
Llanes through Ribadesella, Villaviciosa, 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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