Stage of 37.4 km linking Santander with Santillana del Mar, in Cantabria. The route passes through Santa Cruz de Bezana, Mompía, Boo de Piélagos, Puente Arce, Requejada, Barreda and Viveda. It is a long stage; if you need to, you can split it at one of the villages on the route.
Villages along the route
- Santander
- Santa Cruz de Bezana
- Mompía
- Boo de Piélagos
- Puente Arce
- Requejada
- Barreda
- Viveda
- Santillana del Mar
What to see
- Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar
- Altamira Caves
Map and elevation profile
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From Santander to Santiago de Compostela there are about 571.5 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distances, towns and heritage: Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago (caminosantiago.org, CC BY 4.0), with cartography from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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