22 Sep - 11 Oct 2025
(20 days, 19 nights)

Departure from Kuala Lumpur

Arrival - Oviedo - Gijon (Free Day)

Free day in Oviedo
Note: If you are planning your own flight, please arrive in OVD airport by 12noon or one day earlier, 22nd September 2025.

Overnight in Gijon

Gijón- Avilés (25 km)

Today’s trail takes you from the city of Gijón to the city of Avilés. You will be walking up Monte Areo, where you will be able to enjoy some nice views and see a prehistoric dolmen. There aren’t many services along the way so bring a picnic!

Avilés -Cudillero (28 km)

Today, you're in for a lengthy day, but once you venture beyond the outskirts of Avilés, you'll come across some captivating small towns. You'll journey through El Pito, known for its beautiful Renaissance gardens and majestic palaces. Further along, descending the hill, lies the charming fishing village of Cudillero, where you'll be staying overnight.

Cudillero - Cadavedo (32 km)

Today, you will leave Cudillero and its majestic residences behind. While part of the path is along roads today, you will follow many old paths and pass some stunning beaches and green countryside along the way. If you do not wish to complete the full stage (32km), you can walk to Ballota (25km) and book a taxi to take you to Cadavedo.

Cadavedo - Luarca (15km)

You will follow your path near the coast after Ballota. After Cadavedo, the trails head inland but as you approach Luarca you will be able to spot the sea again. Your stop for the night is the pretty, traditional fishing town of Luarca. Enjoy some of the fresh seafood and a glass of cider!

Luarca-Navia (22 km)

Today you will follow a peaceful inland trail from the fishing town of Luarca to the busy market town of Navia, on the riverbank. Make sure you explore the town, check out the medieval walls and enjoy a taste of the local cuisine.

Navia-Ribadeo (31 km)

Today will be your last day following the Cantabrian coast. You will cross the bridge of the Saints over the River Eo to enter Galicia and reach Ribadeo. The town is famous for the Cathedrals Beach (a short taxi ride away), Galicia’s second most visited site after Santiago’s ‘proper’ cathedral.

Ribadeo - Lourenza (28 km)

Today’s walk takes you inland from Ribadeo to the country town of Lourenzá, famous for its local beans. You will follow rural paths, climbing slightly as the terrain becomes gradually mountainous. You will pass small villages and hamlets but not many shops or services so make sure you pack snacks and water. You will be picked up to stay at a superb ‘country cottage’ property, 6km outside the village.

Lourenza - Abadin (25 km) 

Today, you will be climbing from Lourenzá towards Mondoñedo, which used to be one of the seven capitals of the Kingdom of Galicia. You will get amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Make sure you explore Mondoñedo before you continue towards Abadín.

Abadin - Vilalba (20 km)

Today, the Camino del Norte meanders among the forests, farmland and green pastures of the ‘Terra Chá’ (Flat lands) leading you to the area’s capital, the market town of Vilalba. Vilalba is the capital of the Terra Chá. Try the local delicacies, cheeses and other farm products before you head home!

Vilalba - Baamonde (20 km)

From Vilalba, the Camino del Norte takes walkers through the heart of the Terra Chá region of Galicia. Forest paths, small farming villages and lush countryside make most of today’s peaceful walk. In Baamonde, you will be picked up and taken to your accommodation for the night, a fantastic rural property in Miraz.

Baamonde - Miraz Friol (15km)

You will get a transfer from your accommodation back to Baamonde. Check out the medieval St James Church (Igrexa de Santiago) in Baamonde before you continue your journey across rural Galicia, following the Camino del Norte.

Miraz Friol - Sobrado dos Monxes (26km)

From Miraz, you will continue on your Camino del Norte journey across rural Galicia. You will reach the highest point of the trail at Marcela, so take a few minutes to enjoy the views. Your destination is Sobrado dos Monxes, home to an impressive monastery. The monastery dates back to the 10th century originally, although the current facade is baroque. You will be picked up at the monastery and stay the night in Arzua.

Sobrado dos Monxes - Arzua (22km) 

This morning you will be taken back to Sobrado dos Monxes to continue your Camino journey. Today you will walk the last stretch of the Camino del Norte before it joins the most popular Camino trail, Camino Francés, in Arzúa. Prepare yourself to meet many pilgrims in this busy market town.

Arzua - Amenal (22km) 

After your night in Arzúa, your Camino will take you through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams for most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. The rest of the route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.

Amenal - Santiago de Compostela (16 km)

Today is the last walking day of your Camino trip. Starting in the town of Pedrouzo. Your next point of interest is Lavacolla in the outskirts of Santiago, where pilgrims used to wash themselves in the river in preparation for their arrival in Santiago de Compostela. When you arrive in the city (264m, population 80,000), explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site architecture and delight in the wonderful atmosphere of this spiritual and cultural mecca.

Santiago de Compostela

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