Camino Norte - Bilbao to Santander

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duration 7 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-27865
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Operated in English

Starts Bilbao, Spain
Ends Santander, Spain

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Exploring the fascinating city of Bilbao
Walking along the quieter Camino Norte
Staying in family-run, charming hotels and guesthouses
Enjoying stunning coastlines

The tour "Camino Norte - Bilbao To Santander" starts from Bilbao and ends in Santander. It is a walking trip that takes 7 days taking you through Castro Urdiales, Northern Spain, Guemes and 7 other destinations in Spain. "Camino Norte - Bilbao To Santander" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Follow one of the original pilgrimage routes to Santiago between Bilbao and Santander. 'El Camino del Norte' originates from the 9th Century and was one of the original Camino routes for pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela. Sheltered from the rest of the Muslim dominated Iberian Peninsula by the Picos de Europa and Cordillera Cantabrica, it was considered the safest route for Christian pilgrims making their way to the tomb of St James. The full route starts in Irun near the French border and joins the French route at Arzua. This third stage, from the bustling city of Bilbao, home to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, takes you through a variety of landscapes and architecture, both ancient and modern, while staying in small hotels with local character. The dramatic coastline and mountain paths make the northern way both challenging and rewarding, whilst the quieter trails offer a great alternative to the more popular French route.

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Day 1 : Arrive Bilbao
Day 2 : Metro to Portugalete & walk along the coast to Castro Urdiales (7.5hrs)
Day 3 : On to Liendo (5.5hrs)
Day 4 : Walk and by boat to Noja (6.5hrs)
Day 5 : Continue to Galizano (6hrs)
Day 6 : Final stage to Santander (3hrs)
Day 7 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 nights in a combination of quality hotels and farmhouse B&BS on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities

Meals

6 breakfasts. Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee & juices.

Others

Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX
Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
Pilgrim Passport
Visitor tax
Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Bilbao and from Santander
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance
Guide - this is a self guided walking holiday
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Entrance fees not listed as included
Transfers not listed as included
Metro ticket Bilbao to Portugalete, ferry tickets days 4 and 6
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Excess luggage
Items of a personal nature

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