Camino del Norte · Stage 3 of 36
Stage 3: Zarautz to Deba
- From
- Zarautz
- To
- Deba
- Distance
- 21 km
- Climb
- ↑ 772 m
- Descent
- ↓ 771 m
- Difficulty
- Hard
Three hard climbs through txakoli vineyards and coastal villages.
Practical tips
Climbs after Zarautz, Zumaia and Itziar, then a steep descent to Deba; take care if wet. Elorriaga has only a bar that is often closed.
Along the way
Getaria
Birthplace of Juan Sebastián Elcano, who completed the first voyage around the world in 1522, and of the designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, who has a museum here.
More photos of Getaria →
Zumaia
Famous for the flysch cliffs of the Basque Coast Geopark, layers of rock that record millions of years of Earth's history.
More photos of Zumaia →
Where to sleep in Deba
- Albergue de peregrinos GeltokiMunicipal
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.