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Norte from Santander

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Frances SJPDP to Santiago.
April 2023
Hi and thanks in advance for advice.
I did the CF last year and this year am hoping to do the Norte from Santander ( catching the ferry from Plymouth) and then joining up with the primitivo.
One question, I hear walking out of Santander is not brilliant, is there somewhere that I can start from near to it and catch a bus/ train too cheaply? I’m not hugely keen on tarmac, I’m sure I’m not the only one?
Second question. I don’t really have a huge desire to go to Santiago again, too busy for me, where is a good place on the primitivo to get off it or maybe go straight to muxia or something? I have about a month to do all this bar about 4 days for travel by ferry.
 
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There's an absolutely stunning coastal variant from Santander to Boo de Pielagos, one of the highlights of the whole Norte for me. The path is a bit rugged in a few places, and it's quite a long one, but you can cut it a bit short by walking through the city of Santander to the northern coast and following the path from there. Pack a lot of water though, not many places to refill your bottles.
Michal
 
Sounds good. Thank you. Will investigate
 
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The lovely family run donativo, 8km or so out of Santander, in Santa Cruz seems to be closed now, a shame.. I had two wonderful stays there..

If you want to stop short of Santiago, then Lugo would be a good place. It's a beautiful walled city with lots to see, and with good transport options for further travel. Beyond it, towards Melide, there is a fair amount of asphalt and of course, beyond that, a lot more pilgrims.
 
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I've never actually stayed in Santander. I take the ferry and then just walk straight through it. I tend to walk until Boo. I think that's what it's called (de Pielagos). The walk is not so pretty, but whatever. Nice albergue there. The lady can be grouchy, But always a good time had for all.
 
I took the coastal variant from Santander to Boo, July ‘22. Agree with Michal it was a wonderful experience! Strongly recommend it. Much of the way is not well marked, gps navigation earned its keep.
Buen Camino!
 
Joe Macky said:
I took the coastal variant from Santander to Boo, July ‘22. Agree with Michal it was a wonderful experience! Strongly recommend it. Much of the way is not well marked, gps navigation earned its keep.
Buen Camino!
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