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
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Bufones

Along this coast the sea shoots up through holes in the limestone, the 'bufones', with a roar on stormy days.

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Llanes
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Llanes

A medieval walled town with a fishing port whose breakwater blocks were painted by Agustín Ibarrola as the 'Cubes of Memory'.

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Where to sleep in Llanes

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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