Stage 11 / 35 · Camino del Norte
Güemes to Santander
The stage from Güemes to Santander is 19.2 km, about 4 h 45 min on foot, with 150 m of total ascent and 210 m of descent.
| Distance | 19.2 km |
|---|---|
| Estimated time | 4 h 45 min |
| Elevation gain / loss | +150 m / −210 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Villages with services | 4 |
| Updated |
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History and what to see
From Güemes you drop to the coast and walk along the cliffs of Galizano and Loredo, part of the so-called Costa Quebrada. In Somo you take the launch across the bay to central Santander. On arrival you see the seafront and, beyond it, the Magdalena peninsula.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Güemes · Places to stay | 0 | 76 m | BarShopATMDoctor |
| Galizano | 3.3 | 16 m | BarShopATMDoctor |
| Somo | 12.3 | 0 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
| Santander · Places to stay | 19.2 | 17 m | BarShopPharmacyATMDoctor |
Where to stay in Santander?
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Angelines
GuesthouseApartamentos Bahía Arena
House / apartmentApartamentos Fernándo de los Ríos
House / apartmentArha Santander
HotelIn the Community
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