Pilgrim walks in Castropol

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 westward, and then joins the Camino Francés shortly before Santiago.

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

  Last stage of the Northern Way through Asturias, which ends by crossing the Eo estuary and entering Galicia. After leaving La Caridad (A Caridá), you quickly reach Porcía, where a decision must be made. To the right, the route goes via Tol, with the option to detour through Vegadeo. To the left, the variant that leads to Ribadeo via Tapia de Casariego, which is the one described here. It is a flat stage with beautiful scenery, cliffs, and beaches such as Penarronda. It also allows a visit to the charming town of Tapia de Casariego (in Asturian, simply Tapia) and its harbor. This route is 1 km longer than the Tol alternative but ends at the same destination: Ribadeo.

  Last stage of the Northern Way through Asturias, ending by crossing the Eo estuary and entering Galicia. After leaving La Caridad (A Caridá), you quickly reach Porcía, where you must make a choice. The Camino splits here: the left fork goes to Ribadeo via Tapia de Casariego; the right fork also leads to Ribadeo but via Tol, with the option to detour through Vegadeo. This description follows the Tol variant ending in Ribadeo. It’s a comfortable stage, following dirt tracks and quiet paved local roads. From Figueras, the estuary is currently crossed via the pedestrian lane on the Puente de los Santos.

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

Camino del Norte: Irun - Santiago