Stage 9

Stage 9: Portugalete → Castro Urdiales

Hard
28 km ~8 hours ↑620m ↓600m

About This Stage

Cross into Cantabria with dramatic coastal walking. Castro Urdiales is a beautiful fishing town with a Gothic church perched on the cliffs.

Terrain

Coastal cliffs, Cantabrian hills, beaches

Highlights

Enter Cantabria region

Castro Urdiales Gothic church on cliff

Stage Details

28 km
Distance
~8h
Est. Time
620m
Elevation Gain
600m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✓ ATM
✓ Pharmacy

Stage Map

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Weather Forecast

Portugalete

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42°C

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Castro Urdiales

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40°C

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