Santander to Ribadesella

Stage 3 of 4

152.1km

8 days

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june

Starting from

702

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A mixture of Cantabrian undulating coastline and hilly countryside will take you to the equally undulating coastal region of Asturias.

Overall

Distance:

19.7 min | 25.4km average | 30.3 max

Ascent:

530.2 min |693.2m average | 865.3 max

Cardio:

3   3.5   4

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Santander, another port city, not only boasts a historic centre and beaches but is also where the royal family of Spain use to take their summer breaks. This third section takes you through the western coast of Cantabria with a mixture of coast walking and inland, more hilly country. Leaving Santander, you will move inland passing through towns before coming back to the estuary and village of Arce. A hilly day, passing meadows and sleepy villages, will have you arrive into Santillana del Mar.

Santander

Santander

Santander city is surrounded by beautiful nature and is best known for its beautiful beaches. The Cathedral de Santander, dating back to the 13th Century, is not to be missed. If you have extra time to spare, a visit to the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology could also be an interesting visit and chance to develop your perspective of the region!

Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar is a well preserved historic village from the mediaeval times with brick buildings and cobblestone roads. The Collegiate Church from the 12th Century, with its finely crafted Romanesque works, is a must see. Located 2km from Santillana del Mar, you can also visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Altamira Caves.

Bufones de Arenill

Bufones de Arenill

Bufones de Arenilla is a spectacular natural feature with a sea water eruptions of 20m high escaping from holes in the cliff. When the sea is calm, you will hear the sound of the sea splashing gently below. On the way to Ribadesella you will be passing the ruined Monsaterio de San Antolin with a beach of the same name close by to visit.

Santander to Ribadesella

Starting from € 702

SANTANDER

RIBADESELLA

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Airport Pick-Up

Additional Nights

Dinners

Luggage Transfers from Hotel to Hotel

Day Tours to Local Sites of Interest

Not included: Flights/trains, Insurance, Drinks/Lunch

If you are interested in a Free Walking Tour of Santander before you start your Camino, explore the culture of the city with an expert local guide through our Walking Partner, GuruWalk.

Itinerary

Day

1

km

SANTANDER

You will be booked into a hotel in the heart of Santander. Once the summer destination of the Spanish royal family, nowadays there is an eclectic mix of tapas bars and restaurants, busy shopping streets, and sandy beaches all within easy walking distance of each other.

Day

2

19.7 km

SANTANDER ARCE

During this stage, the Camino moves slightly inland and passes through typical Cantabiran towns such as Santa Cruz de Bezana, Mompia, and Boo de Pielagos. The estuary of Boo de Pielagos leads to the village of Arce, where you will stop for the night.

Day

3

25.3 km

ARCE SANTILLANA DEL MAR

The Camino follows the pleasant, hilly landscape of the coast today. Coming to Miengo, we finally reach the Besaya region. Take your time while here to visit the charming little village of Suance. Passing meadows and sleepy villages, we eventually arrive in the mediaeval village of Santillana del Mar.

Day

4

22 km

SANTILLANA DEL MAR COMILLAS

This stage introduces the pilgrim to the wild western coast of Cantabria. The Camino passes villages of outstanding beauty like Cobreces, with its Cistercian monastery, and finally arrives in Comillas with its impressive beaches and remarkable architecture. Check out the spectacular ‘Capricho de Gaudi’, the Palace of Sobrellano with its pantheon chapel, and the Pontifical University.

Day

5

27.5 km

COMILLAS UNQUERA

From Comillas, the Camino continues along the coast, and comes to Oyambre Natural Park. Here you will have the chance to witness an outstanding marine ecosystem consisting of a large variety of birds, molluscs, and fish species. The Camino next reaches the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. Finally, passing estuaries, green pastures, and forests, we arrive in Unquera.

Day

6

27.3 km

UNQUERA LLANES

The Camino de Santiago enters Asturias, crossing a bridge over the river Deva and continuing into Bustio. Before Colombres, we have to climb the ‘Cuesta la Cantu’. Then we go downhill along the Sierra de La Borbolla. The Way now enters Pendueles. Here, the Camino take a narrow footpath that crosses the road to Andrin and climbs up to the Jorcada pass. The Camino drops to La Portilla and continues to Llanes, where we stay for the night.

Day

7

30.3 km

LLANES RIBADESELLA

Passing the beautiful beaches of Palombina and Barro, the Camino crosses the river Niembro. Climbing steadily uphill, we reach the Church of San Pedro de Pria, set on a hill overlooking the district’s seven main towns. Then, the Camino continues downhill to the mediaeval stone bridge over the river Gua­damia, it crosses the railway and continues on to Sobares and Ribadesella. Ribadesella is a fascinating town and well worth a stroll around.

Day

8

km

RIBADESELLA

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Ribadesella is visited year-round for its history, sport activities, and food – meaning there is plenty to do once you have finished your Camino. Ribadesella is also known for its prehistoric cave, Tito Bustillo, which is open to visitors all year round.

How to Get There

Getting to Santander, Spain

It is best to fly to Bilbao or Santander and then back from Santander.

Fly into Bilbao

You can fly from Bilbao to any of the following Spanish Airports: A Coruna, Alicante, Barcelona, Badajoz, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Jerez, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia, and Vigo. European flights to Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Stuttgart are also available. At the moment, EasyJet, Iberia/BA and Aer Lingus fly from the UK and Ireland to Bilbao. EasyJet offers daily flights from London Stansted Airport, Iberia/BA flies from Gatwick or Heathrow via Madrid and AerLingus operates out of Dublin. The quickest way to go from Bilbao to Santandar is by bus. You can travel with Alsa bus in less than 1 hour and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can get a train, and this will take 3 hours.

    Fly into Santander

    Ryanair is the only low-cost airline that currently offers direct flights to Santander. They offer flights from London Stansted, Dublin, Frankfurt, Milan, and Rome, as well as Reus and Madrid in Spain. Iberia offers a good selection of internal flights from Alicante, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, and Valencia. There is a shuttle bus from Santander to the airport which takes 15 mins.

      Getting home from Ribadesella, Spain

      Fly from Santander

      The bus from Ribadella to Santander takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the train directly, but this will take 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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        A mixture of Cantabrian undulating coastline and hilly countryside will take you to the equally undulating coastal region of Asturias.
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