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DennisKe went for a hike
August 6, 2026 at 05:54
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August 5, 2026 at 05:21
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August 5, 2026
A conciliatory stage at pleasant temperatures, where the North shows its best side again: soft forest paths, small climbs and views of the sea. Overall, I would have wished for more of it. Tomorrow only a mini-stage to finish.
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August 4, 2026 at 05:28
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August 5, 2026
The section between Gijon and Aviles is probably the least attractive I have ever walked on a Camino. In addition, it is hot and we march on busy roads. Next time I would certainly make a detour via Oviedo. On the other hand, a wonderful Donativo hostel in San Martin de Laspra.
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August 3, 2026 at 06:37
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August 3, 2026
Behind Villaviciosa the path splits. You can stay on the Norte towards Gijon, or switch to the Camino Primitivo towards Oviedo. So far I have always switched to the Primitivo. This time I'm staying on the Norte to get to know new stages in the remaining days. Today's path has a nice hill ready, where
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DennisKe went for a hike
August 2, 2026 at 06:03
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August 2, 2026
For a change, a really hot stage to Villavisciosa today. No refreshment stops in the second half of the stage. Douglas reports an oasis with a drinks machine on this stage that he remembers. We talk about not much else. But it doesn't come and doesn't come. Douglas suspects the Camino has been diverted
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August 1, 2026 at 05:22
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August 1, 2026
In the morning, it drizzles lightly and I almost fly down the road to Ribadesella. To my left, the foothills of the Picos de Europa disappear into dense fog. Just in time before the heavy shower, I reach Ribadesella and have a second breakfast. Afterwards, I walk on a GR directly by the sea. The wayfinding
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July 31, 2026 at 06:02
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July 31, 2026
A beautiful stage, it is pleasantly cool all day, with occasional drizzle. We are accommodated in a sweet guesthouse: a small garden house with 3 bunk beds, a small cooking facility and a wild garden. Laundry service and breakfast included.
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July 30, 2026
Perhaps the most beautiful tour so far on a wild stretch of coast with rugged rock formations and a hidden bay with underground access to the water. The destination Llanes is touristy, but we ate very well at the restaurant "Picos de Europa". Sasha has to travel home tomorrow, I still have a few days on the coastal path.
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July 29, 2026
A long stage, again and again over bridges that lead through swamps and river mouths. We make a short stop in San Vincente. Finally, we leave Cantabria and reach Asturias. We stay overnight at the Donativo hostel in Comillas.
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July 28, 2026
We are starting for the first time as a group of three and take our first break at the hostel in Caborredondo. Douglas knows the hospitalera Giulia there, who runs a Donativo hostel in her house. Douglas forgot his clothesline here a few years ago while on a pilgrimage and has announced that he will
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July 27, 2026
A rainy stage, which is also not very beautiful scenically. On asphalt roads. But you have to get through it.
Santillana del Mar is a historic town that attracts crowds of tourists. We are staying at "El convento", a really beautiful hostel behind venerable walls. We are meeting Douglas here, who is starting
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July 26, 2026
The stage from Santander to Boo is short, but not particularly beautiful. We freshen it up a bit and leave the Camino for the sea after Santa Cruz. Here we walk small trails along the cliff and can even cool our soles in the sea. So it turns out to be a very beautiful stage after all.
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July 25, 2026
At night it cools down significantly and it rains in the morning. While we try to enjoy the standard hostel breakfast (baguette, butter, jam, cookies), the sky clears up and we seize the moment. We walk to Galizano to have a proper breakfast in a café there: tortilla, orange juice, coffee. Then a beautiful
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July 24, 2026
Actually, from Laredo you cross by ferry to Santoña to continue the Camino from there. However, we find out at the hostel that the first ferry doesn't leave until 9 am. That's too late for us, as we would miss the pleasantly cool morning hours. We therefore take the bus to Santoña and start from there
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July 23, 2026
A varied and beautiful stage. On my last tour here, I could simply cross the bay at Islares at low tide to get to Laredo. And save several kilometers. Today it's unfortunately not possible, as our host from the hostel already explained the evening before. Therefore, we are taking a big detour today
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August 6, 2026
To conclude, a short stage to Playa del Silencio. A dream beach a little off the Camino. Here ends my Camino del Norte this year. I still have one night in the Nuviana hostel, tomorrow I start my journey home. The Norte has shown me (on the stages so far) two faces: a lot of asphalt on the one hand
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