Camino del Norte · Stage 9 of 36
Castro's municipal albergue closed on 31 August 2026 for works, with no reopening date, though Gronze still listed it in October. From Pobeña a cliff path follows an old mining railway into Cantabria. At Ontón most walkers take the N-634 shoulder to Mioño, saving 4.2 miles; Gronze prefers the longer official route because the shoulder is so narrow.
Basic details only. The Camino del Norte’s stages haven’t been researched in detail yet, so this page has what the trail page held: the places to stay, the day’s distance and climbing, and the planning notes.
Also, not on the map: Albergue-Camping de Castro
Not on the map: Pobeña municipal albergue; Santullán albergue
The line is the waymarked route as OpenStreetMap has it. Places to stay are where OpenStreetMap has them, matched by name; the ones it doesn't have are listed beside the map, without a marker. Tap a marker for details; the numbers match the cards below.
A private albergue in a campsite, eight pensiones and guesthouses and two hotels. The town shut its 16-bed municipal albergue on 31 August 2026 until further notice.
Opened in 2025 in the campsite 1.2 miles past the centre, on the route, with a bar-restaurant and a summer pool. 24 beds in one dorm, €25 to €30. Pilgrims only, 1 March to 30 November.
Confirmed October 2026
Central. Single from €38, double from €58.
Confirmed October 2026
Central rooms. Single from €35, double from €39.
Confirmed October 2026
Before and after the stop, with the distance from it.
12.6 miles before Castro Urdiales
7.3 miles into the day
40 beds plus 20 in tents in July and August, minimum donation €10, 1 April to 18 October, no bookings.
Confirmed October 2026
3.6 miles before Castro Urdiales
16.3 miles into the day, on the official route
14 beds, €20 to €22, all year, on Booking.com.
Confirmed October 2026
| Route | Distance | Climbing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Portugalete, official route through Otañes | 19.9 miles | 1,530 ft | |
| From Portugalete, by the road shortcut from Ontón | 15.8 miles |
Confirmed October 2026. Each place to stay shows when its own details were confirmed. Phone numbers, prices and opening seasons change from year to year, so confirm them before you rely on them.