Laredo › Güemes

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📖 Stage Description

This stage crosses the estuary of the río Asón by the Treto ferry — one of the most iconic boat crossings on the Camino Norte. The salt marshes (marismas) of the ría put on a remarkable natural display: flamingos in winter, egrets and herons year-round.

Beyond Colindres and Limpias, the path climbs into the Cantabrian hills, leaving the coast behind. The landscape softens — rolling meadows, curly-haired cattle, quiet hamlets.

Güemes is legendary for its albergue run by Father Ernesto Bustio: a warm welcome, a communal evening meal, and the spirit of a genuine pilgrim community. A place that rewards the effort of reaching it.

🌄 Walking Conditions

Sun exposure and terrain type over 26,2 km

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📍 Villages and Waypoints

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  Laredo · Start

  Seaside resort, wide beach. All shops and services.

  💧 Water🛒 Shops🏕 Accommodations
• 4km

  Bac de Treto

  Crossing the Treto ría by rowboat. Schedule varies with the tides.

  🚢 Ferry
• 12km

  Colindres

  Small town on the estuary. Shops, bar.

  💧 Water🛒 Grocery
• 23,4km

  Güemes · End

  Village famous for Father Ernesto's albergue — legendary welcome, communal evening meal.

  💧 Water🏕 Legendary albergue

⚠ Practical Information

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  Treto Ferry

  Crossing of the ría de Treto — compulsory on this route

  Schedule varies with tides and season

  Small fee, crossing takes just a few minutes
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  Albergue de Güemes

  Run by Father Ernesto Bustio for decades

  Communal evening meal — authentic pilgrim spirit

  Donation only — no fixed price
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  Wildlife

  Treto ría salt marshes — outstanding birdwatching site

  Flamingos in winter

  Egrets, herons and spoonbills year-round