Camino del Norte · Stage 9 of 36
Stage 9: Portugalete to Castro Urdiales
- From
- Portugalete
- To
- Castro Urdiales
- Distance
- 32.1 km
- Climb
- ↑ 465 m
- Descent
- ↓ 464 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A long day along an old mining railway, a cliff path and into Cantabria.
Practical tips
Bars in every town. After Ontón, follow the official route through Otañes rather than the narrow N-634 via Mioño.
Along the way
Pobeña
A beach and small village where a cliff path begins, with views over the Cantabrian Sea.
More photos of Pobeña →
Castro Urdiales
A fishing town with the Gothic church of Santa María and a castle that serves as a lighthouse, both on a rock above the harbour.
More photos of Castro Urdiales →Where to sleep in Castro Urdiales
- Albergue de peregrinos de Castro UrdialesMunicipal
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.