Stage 9 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Castro Urdiales to Laredo
The stage from Castro Urdiales to Laredo is 30.5 km, about 8 h 15 min on foot, with 540 m of total ascent and 540 m of descent.
| Distance | 30.5 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 8 h 15 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +540 m / −540 m |
| Difficulty | Demanding |
| Villages with services | 6 |
| Updated |
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Elevation profile
100 m200 m300 m ▲ 232 m Castro UrdialesLaredo
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History and what to see
The path alternates roadside stretches with small villages such as Islares and the Oriñón estuary, with its beach at the end. You reach Laredo, whose medieval Old Town climbs up to the Gothic church of Santa María de la Asunción. Below opens the long La Salvé beach.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Urdiales · Places to stay | 0 | 12 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Allendelagua | 3.3 | 48 m | Bar |
| Islares | 8.3 | 28 m | BarShop |
| Nocina | 12.9 | 30 m | Bar |
| Hazas | 23.8 | 32 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Laredo · Places to stay | 30.5 | 11 m | BarShopPharmacyDoctor |
Where to stay in Laredo?
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