What to expect?

The Camino del Norte is the second longest of the Camino de Santiago routes. It is second only to the Vía de la Plata. It starts in Irún as a variant of the latter and runs along the entire Cantabrian coast. Green meadows, mountainous landscapes, cliffs and incredible beaches, and some cities of great interest, such as Donostia-San Sebastián, Santander or Gijón are its main attributes.

Moreover, it is a Camino that usually amazes. Not only for the scenery. As it is not as crowded as the French route and offers a wide variety of services and infrastructures, it is an option that is gaining strength. And the signposting is also excellent. A good alternative, in short, for those who prefer to walk with fewer people around them and with the sea in sight.

However, it is a demanding route, with significant gradients. Moreover, as it runs through mountainous areas and cliffs, some sections are dangerous for cyclists. So if you want to do this route by bike, you will have to deviate from the route at several points. Don't worry: the cycling variants are also signposted.