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Camino del Norte
Bilbao to Santander
Stage 2 of 5
Self-Guided
Leave Bilbao’s estuary for Portugalete and the Vizcaya Bridge before the route opens to Cantabrian headlands and sandy bays. Clifftop paths, marshes, and fishing ports—Castro Urdiales, Laredo, and Santoña—shape the day, with optional short ferries easing the big inlets. Roll into Santander beside the Bahía, where grand promenades and lively cafés set an easy coastal rhythm.
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BOOKING OPTIONS
1 MAR 2025 - 31 OCT 2025
HIGH SEASON
PRICE (pp)
$1,890
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$960
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1 MAR 2025 - 31 OCT 2025
HIGH SEASON
PRICE (pp)
$1,560
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$730
1 MAR 2025 - 31 OCT 2025
HIGH SEASON
PRICE (pp)
$1,890
|
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$960
1 MAR 2025 - 31 OCT 2025
HIGH SEASON
PRICE (pp)
$1,560
|
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$730
DETAILS
*All prices are from per person, based on twin-share accommodation. $200 discount already applied.
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Overview
Leave Bilbao’s estuary for Portugalete and the Vizcaya Bridge before the route opens to Cantabrian headlands and sandy bays. Clifftop paths, marshes, and fishing ports—Castro Urdiales, Laredo, and Santoña—shape the day, with optional short ferries easing the big inlets. Roll into Santander beside the Bahía, where grand promenades and lively cafés set an easy coastal rhythm.
TRIP DETAILS
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DISTANCE
DIFFIFCULTY
A$1,560*
7 Days
117KM
Easy
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TRIP DETAILS
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7 Days
117KM
Easy
COST
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Trip Details
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LENGTH
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117KM
DIFFIFCULTY
Easy
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Luciana M
July 2025
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July 2025
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Vince P
July 2025
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Pattie C
July 2025
"My partner and I walked the Portuguese Camino and it was an incredible shared adventure. The accommodations were charming and always well located. We loved having our bags moved each day so we could just focus on enjoying the walk (and the wine!). Great value and really personal service."
Daniel M
May 2025
"I was looking around at different self-guided camino companies as I was a bit unsure of doing this completely on my own as a solo female. In my early communications with Ben, I knew I had made the right choice! He gave me great tips & advice before the trip and I felt super supported from the get-go."
Krista A
Apr 2025
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June 2025
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ITINERARY
Arrive in Bilbao to kick off Stage 2 of the Camino del Norte. Settle in, stretch your legs along the river, and explore the Casco Viejo or the iconic Guggenheim. Stock up on supplies, stamp your credencial, and review tomorrow’s route. Fuel up on pintxos—tomorrow the path leads you back toward the sea.
Day 1: Arrive Bilbao
Leave Bilbao’s city centre on riverside paths that lead you through residential neighbourhoods and leafy walkways. The route gradually flattens as you follow the Nervión River downstream, passing green parks and urban art before reaching Portugalete, a historic port town known for its towering Puente Colgante, the world’s oldest transporter bridge. While urban, the path is scenic and easy-going, with a mix of pedestrian walkways and quiet suburban streets offering a gentle return to walking.
Day 2: Bilbao to Portugalete (14km)
Begin with a relaxed stretch along the coastal promenade, then move into open countryside and coastal bluffs that reveal sweeping views of the Bay of Biscay. Today’s walk crosses into Cantabria, with rural paths leading past quiet beaches, cliffs, and scattered villages. Arrive in Castro Urdiales, a beautiful harbour town with a lively promenade, Gothic church, and medieval castle standing proudly over the sea. The route is long but rewarding, with a mix of paved seafront paths, forest trails, and a few exposed sections along the cliffs.
Day 3: Portugalete to Castro Urdiales (29km)
Walk out of Castro Urdiales along quiet rural roads and scenic farmland, gradually climbing through green hills before descending toward the coast again. The day blends rustic inland stretches with open coastal views, leading you into Laredo, a beachside town with a long, golden shoreline and a well-preserved old quarter. While it’s one of the longer days, the terrain remains manageable, with rolling elevation, forest sections, and a relaxed finish along the water.
Day 4: Castro Urdiales to Laredo (30km)
Today’s short stage offers a pleasant change of pace, beginning with a ferry ride (or optional boat taxi, weather permitting) across the Santoña estuary. Walk through the charming seaside town of Santoña, known for its anchovy fishing tradition, before continuing on quiet trails through dunes and marshland toward Noja. The route is flat and easy, hugging the coast with long stretches of sandy beach and pine forest boardwalk.
Day 5: Laredo to Noja (14km)
A varied and rewarding day, this stage begins on country tracks and small roads winding through coastal villages and farmland. Reach Pedreña, where a short ferry ride takes you across the bay to Santander, the elegant capital of Cantabria. Entering by boat is one of the highlights of the Camino del Norte. Santander offers a beautiful beachfront, wide promenades, and a grand historic centre to explore. The walking is steady and mostly flat, with gentle hills and some longer road sections before the ferry crossing.
Day 6: Noja to Santander (30km)
Stage 2 comes to an end in the elegant coastal city of Santander. Whether you’re finishing here or gearing up for Stage 3, linger by the Bahía de Santander, visit the Cathedral, stroll the Magdalena Peninsula, or unwind on Playa del Sardinero.
Day 7: Depart Santander
BOOKING OPTIONS
*All prices are from per person, based on twin-share accommodation. $200 discount already. applied
INCLUSIONS
ACCOMMODATION
6 nights in handpicked accommodations (hotels, casas rurales, or guesthouses) with private ensuite rooms
Comfortable beds, hot showers, and local charm
Centrally located stays in Camino towns, ensuring easy access to the route
LUGGAGE TRASNFER
Daily luggage transfer between accommodations (walk with only a daypack)
18kg weight limit per bag
Reliable and secure service—your bag will be waiting at the next stop
MEALS
Hearty breakfasts included at each accommodation
LOCAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT
Emergency phone number in case of issues along the route
Assistance with logistics or medical needs if required
PRE-TRIP PLANNING
Personalised pre-departure consultation to help choose the right Camino route and level of support
Detailed Pre-Departure Guide covering everything from packing to passport stamps
Recommendations for fitness preparation and Camino etiquette
Support with booking arrival and departure logistics (hotels, transfers, rest days)
Ongoing access to our Camino team for advice before your trip begins
ADDED EXTRAS
Alternative and customised routes, sections and days to suit your level of fitness and needs
EXCLUSIONS
Additional baggage transfer cost of $30 per person/day when your trip falls between 31st Ocotober and 31st March
Single Supplement
Peak season surcharge when applicable at time of booking
Flights
Travel insurance
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