Camino del Norte · Stage 16 of 36
Stage 16: Colombres to Llanes
- From
- Colombres
- To
- Llanes
- Distance
- 22.9 km
- Climb
- ↑ 319 m
- Descent
- ↓ 416 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A coastal path along cliffs and coves to the lively town of Llanes.
Practical tips
No services on the coastal path until Andrín: carry water and food. Short 100 m climb after Andrín.
Along the way

Bufones
Along this coast the sea shoots up through holes in the limestone, the 'bufones', with a roar on stormy days.
More photos of Bufones →
Llanes
A medieval walled town with a fishing port whose breakwater blocks were painted by Agustín Ibarrola as the 'Cubes of Memory'.
More photos of Llanes →Where to sleep in Llanes
- Albergue Juventudes de LlanesPublic
- Albergue La EstaciónPrivate
- Albergue La Casona del PeregrinoPrivate
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.