Camino del Norte · Stage 10 of 36

Stage 10: Castro Urdiales to Laredo

From
Castro Urdiales
To
Laredo
Distance
30.5 km
Climb
↑ 712 m
Descent
↓ 709 m
Difficulty
Hard

Hills and valleys inland, ending at the long beach of Laredo.

Practical tips

Avoid the N-634 shoulder between El Pontarrón and Iseca Vieja; take the official inland route via Rioseco and Hazas. Crossing the N-634 after Cerdigo has no crosswalk and fast traffic.

Along the way

Islares
Photo: Ignacio Pérez Anguio · CC BY-SA 3.0

Islares

A small village by a beach, a good rest stop.

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Laredo
Photo: Dani · CC BY-SA 2.0

Laredo

Its medieval Puebla Vieja and the 4 km La Salvé beach. Emperor Charles V landed here in 1556 on his last journey to the monastery of Yuste.

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Where to sleep in Laredo

Planning note: distances and climbs are approximate and stages are a suggestion. Albergues listed are long-established ones; opening dates, prices and beds change, so check before you go. Accommodation links may be affiliate links.

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