Camino del Norte · Stage 9
Castro-Urdiales to Laredo
Castro-Urdiales to Laredo on the Camino del Norte: 30.9 km, 575 m up and 582 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 30.9
- ascent
- 575 m
- descent
- 582 m
- highest point
- 233 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 80 % asphalt, 16 % track and 3 % footpath.
Cliffs, coves and villages such as Islares and Liendo, with some stretches beside the road. The descent to Laredo and its great La Salvé beach rounds off the day.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Castro-Urdiales | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 2.2 | Barrio Campijo | 1 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 3.7 | Allendelagua | — | bar · fountain |
| 8.7 | Islares | 2 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 13.2 | Nocina | 1 | bar |
| 14.9 | Rioseco | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 24.2 | Hazas | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 30.4 | Puebla Vieja | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 30.8 | Barrio de Pescadores | — | bar · shop · ATM · fountain |
| 30.9 | Laredo | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Castro-Urdiales to Laredo?
About 30.9 km along the Camino, with 575 m of total ascent and 582 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Castro-Urdiales to Laredo stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 8.0 and 9.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Laredo?
There are 3 albergues in Laredo, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.