Camino del Norte · Stage 12 of 36
Stage 12: Güemes to Santander
- From
- Güemes
- To
- Santander
- Distance
- 15.3 km
- Climb
- ↑ 126 m
- Descent
- ↓ 210 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
Along the cliffs and beaches to Somo, then a ferry across the bay to Santander.
Practical tips
An easy stage. Prefer the coastal path to the fast CA-141 road. The Somo to Santander ferry runs roughly hourly; sea conditions can change times.
Along the way
Langre and Loredo
Dramatic cliffs and wide beaches popular with surfers.
More photos of Langre and Loredo →
Santander
An elegant port city with the Magdalena Palace on its peninsula and the Centro Botín arts centre by Renzo Piano.
More photos of Santander →Where to sleep in Santander
- Albergue de peregrinos Santos MártiresMunicipal
- Santander Central HostelPrivate
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.