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


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.
More photos of Laredo →Where to sleep in Laredo
- Albergue Casa de la TrinidadReligious
- Albergue Casa LoopezPrivate
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.