Today has all been about angry stormy seas. I’ve had so much fun watching the water show from the crashing waves against the shores and rocky outcrops – I hardly noticed the drizzle! I opted for breakfast at the albergue and was out the gates at 0740h. The route follows the main road before goingContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 20 – Llanes to Ribadesella”
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Camino del Norte Day 19 – Colombres to Llanes
Today I have reached a milestone. After 19 days I’ve covered 440km, which is halfway! To celebrate this I had been treated some great coastal views. It was forecast to rain, but leaving the albergue this morning it was clear skies, and quite warm. A little bit of road walking ensued, but after 4km itContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 19 – Colombres to Llanes”
Camino del Norte Day 18 – Comillas to Colombres
It seems Cantabria saved the best views for the last day. I had been treated to mountains, estuaries and rural valleys. Another 0730h start going through the quiet streets of Camillas. The route follows a well paved footpath along the main road out, before heading up and inland. Once it levels out, I was treatedContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 18 – Comillas to Colombres”
Camino del Norte Day 17 – Santillana del Mar to Comillas
After lording it up in a hotel overnight, it was back to the Camino, and what a pleasant day, no main roads! It was a little chilly when I left at 0730h – I could see my breath. The quiet streets of the rustic village were something from a fairy tale. My blister is lookingContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 17 – Santillana del Mar to Comillas”
Camino del Norte Day 16 – Santillana del Mar
With the state of my toe it was prudent that I spend a rest day to allow it to heal and dry out. I booked a single room at a hotel near to the albergue. This will allow me to dry out my rucksack and rest my feet. The town is very pretty and aContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 16 – Santillana del Mar”
Camino del Norte Day 15 – Boo de Pielagos to Santillana del Mar
You have good days on the Camino and occasionally you get a bad day, and that was today. The rain from yesterday carried on constantly. The customary hill to start the day takes you to the main road that you follow until the river. The route then follows the banks and cuts through modern villagesContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 15 – Boo de Pielagos to Santillana del Mar”
Camino del Norte Day 14 – Güemes to Boo de Pielagos
The Camino is a great experience, and one that everyone should undertake, but there is cost that every peregrino must pay, and that is ‘Ampollas’. It was a long day yesterday and before I knew it, it was 0800h – just made it to breakfast. Coincidently it was the same time as sunrise. The viewContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 14 – Güemes to Boo de Pielagos”
Camino del Norte Day 13 – Laredo to Güemes
Gronze warned it would be a long one today, and it wasn’t wrong. Broke the 30km mark for the first time on this Camino. A flat gentle stroll along the promenade for an hour to reach the ferry to Santoña. Hardly anyone about and the view across the bay in the morning Sun was aContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 13 – Laredo to Güemes”
Camino del Norte Day 12 – Castro Urdiales to Laredo
The difference the Sun makes to a day of walking cannot be understated. Blue skies all the way today! It’s a small hill to tackle straight off the bat giving views back at Castro Urdiales and along the coastline ahead. Eventually it dropped to the coast, passing through a grove with goats weaving through theContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 12 – Castro Urdiales to Laredo”
Camino del Norte Day 11 – Portugalete to Castro Urdiales
After breakfast we headed on out, up a hill as always – Neill and John took full advantage of the escalators (a common feature in the hilly towns) The route follows some impressive infrastructure. A footpath and cycle lane takes you over the roads, the motorways and an impressive spaghetti junction. About an hour andContinue reading “Camino del Norte Day 11 – Portugalete to Castro Urdiales”
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