North Coast Camino: Santander to Santiago

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Santander to Santiago

Try another Way on the Camino! Walking the Camino del Norte / Northern Way offers the chance to widen your perspective of the pilgrim experience while enjoying life on the Camino. Give yourself the chance to disconnect from your daily routine and connect with nature and authentic Spain.

A 10-day trip on the Northern Way

Medieval queens and pilgrims have chosen the Northern Way to reach Santiago. It runs was to west crossing northern Spanish along the coast and is also known as the Coastal Way.

From Santander (Cantabria) to Oviedo (Asturias) and Santiago de Compostela (Galicia)

We have carefully selected a portion of one of the most interesting parts of Spain starting in Cantabria, traveling through Asturias and ending in Galicia. The area is famous for its beautiful green landscapes, sandy beaches and cliffs, modern vibrant cities such as Santander, Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela, and authentic traditions.

The Northern Way is a little more challenging than the other Caminos. This is because geographically it has some uphill and downhill sections. However, they are short and there are no high mountains. What it does provide is astonishing views, small villages, many historic heritage sites and the opportunity to experience other aspects of Spanish culture. Although pilgrims have been walking along this route since the ninth century to pay homage to Saint James, it remains one of the quieter Caminos.

A Culinary Pilgrimage

The Northern Way takes us through a region with some of the best gastronomy in Spain, famous for its food, wine and culinary expertise. We offer the chance to enjoy delicious meals in Santander, famed for local specialties like sobao pasiego sponge cake, and Oviedo, known for Asturian delicacies like cachopo (steak with bell peppers) and fabada (pork and bean stew). On top of which the area is renowned for its seafood, such as fresh squid, crab, shrimp, and sea bass. Salmon are caught in Asturian rivers, notably the Sella. Plus of course we try out the region’s many cheeses and wines, which we get to taste in local vineyards.

North Coast Camino: Santander to Santiago
- 5,363 €*
- Luxury walking tour in 11 days / 10 nights
- * Price per person in 2024 for a double occupancy (approx. $5,789)
- In 2025: 5,800€ (approx. $6,260)
Extra days
- Extra first day in Santander:
  - +600€ in 2024
  - +650€ in 2025
- Extra last day in Finisterre:
  - +500€ in 2024
  - +550€ in 2025
Single supplement
- Single room for the whole tour (10 nights):
  - +1195€ in 2024
  - +1295€ in 2025
- Single room for the optional first day in Santander:
  - +150€ in 2024
  - +160€ in 2025
- Single room for the optional last day in Finisterre:
  - +140€ in 2024
  - +155€ in 2025

Itinerary

Santander (optional) → Caborredondo → Comillas → San vicente de la Barquera → Unquera → Buelna → Llanes → Piñeres de Pria → San Esteban de Leces → La Isla → Piñera → La Caridad → Ribadeo → Sobeado dos Monxes → Boimorto → O’Pedrouzo → San Paio → Santiago de Compostela → Finisterre (optional)

1/2 last part of the Northern Coastal: 302 miles (484 kms)
Walking distance: 70 miles (112 kms)

Dates

2024 Tours

May 29–June 8, 2024 Spring sale: $500 off!
June 17–June 27, 2024 Spring sale: $500 off

2025 Tours

June 3–June 13, 2025
September 8–September 18, 2025

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Amenities

When you travel with Duperier’s Authentic Journeys, you vacation in luxury. We take care of all your needs, so you can just enjoy your time on the Camino. We select the greatest walks, food, accommodations, and inspirational sites to provide the best Camino experience possible in the comfort you are accustomed to.

Private bus transportation, support and luggage transfer throughout the trip.
All meals, wine, beer, water and snacks included except for three meals.
Double occupancy hotel room each night of the tour.
Juan Carlos and/or his English staff will walk with the group every day.
Informational booklet and daily route map.
Tour of a winery and wine tasting.
Extra service: osteopathy and massage therapy.

Means and Assistance

A private support vehicle will be available during the entire tour to transport luggage and to assist with any other needs that might arise along the way. You can use it if you are tired or if you don’t want to keep walking for any reason, if you want to leave or get things during your walk, or if you want to change your shoes. Our van is equipped with a first aid kit, medicines, snacks, water, and fruit. The vehicle is on hand to cover any unexpected circumstances. We will have snacks, water, first aid kits and everything necessary for emergencies nearby.
Guides: Our incomparable Camino guides are not just fountains of knowledge; they are pilgrims too! Your guide will be your friend on the Camino —a friend who will make you laugh with Camino stories and anecdotes, offer you encouragement and cure your blisters, and maybe even help you to find what you’re looking for along the Way.
Luggage will be transferred from one hotel to the next using the private bus so your luggage will not be in the hands of strangers. All you need is a small "day pack" to hold water bottles, a camera, personal belongings, etc. that you want to keep with you.
We will send you a packing list with recommendations on what to bring along on your trip, including answers regarding laundry, tips, and other useful topics.

Tours North Coast Camino: Santander to Santiago