Pilgrim walks in Begonte

The Camino del Norte (also called the Coastal Route) leads us from the French/Spanish border at the Bay of Biscay along the northern coast of Spain westwards, and then joins the Camino Francés shortly before Santiago.

5th of 9 stages on the Camino del Norte from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela Part 200 of my Camino from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela My adjacent routes: previous: Camino de la Costa next: Camino a Fisterra

4th of 9 stages on the Camino del Norte from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela Part 199 of my Camino de Santiago from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela My adjacent routes: previous: Camino de la Costa afterwards: Camino a Fisterra

The Camino del Norte (also called the Coastal Route) leads us westward along the northern Spanish coast from the French/Spanish border at the Bay of Biscay and then joins the Camino Francés shortly before Santiago.

9 stages on the Camino del Norte from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela Parts 196-204 of my Camino de Santiago from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela My adjacent routes: before: Camino de la Costa after: Camino a Fisterra

From Baamonde, the Camino heads through tiny villages and over "a thousand rivers" on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Along the route, you’ll often see rows of smooth stones standing upright in the ground — known in Galician as chantas — used to mark property boundaries, a tradition rooted in Celtic culture. Galicia preserves many traces of its Celtic heritage, from music to place names, as well as in folk beliefs and mythology. Shortly after Baamonde, the Camino splits: one path toward As Cruces and the other toward Seixón. In this guide, we recommend the second option, as it follows the official route.

In this stage of the pilgrimage, you will leave Vilalba, starting with a gentle descent and then continuing on flat terrain. The route once again features the crossing of several rivers along the way. The path continues until you reach Baamonde, whose name and origin are attributed, according to legend, to a warrior named Badamundus, linked to the mythical Battle of Clavijo in 844. We recommend a stop at Taberna-Museo Galicia, a charming establishment over a hundred years old that has remained in the same family for generations. In addition to hearty homemade stews, you can enjoy one of the best traditional pot coffees served in the area.

Irun-Bilbao-Santander-Gijon-SDC-Muxia-Fisterra My Way of St. James 2016 via SDC to Fisterra Walked in 37 days A few very small sections are missing in the GPX. This happened when I forgot to record. I followed the route according to the Outdoor hiking guide. I chose many alternatives that were well described in the guide.

 CAMMINO del NORD dall'Aeroporto delle Asturie a Santiago de Compostela CAMINO DEL NORTE desde el Aeropuerto de Asturias a Santiago de Compostela

de Hendaye à Saint Jacques de Compostelle par le chemin du Nord