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The stage between Laredo and Noja immerses pilgrims in the true maritime and natural essence of the Northern Way. Leaving behind the great bay of Laredo and passing through the historic fishing town of Santoña, pilgrims will walk through protected marshlands, small rural villages, and peaceful coastal paths until reaching Noja, one of the best-known destinations on the Cantabrian coast. The Cantabrian Sea, beaches, and lush green landscapes constantly accompany this pleasant and varied journey, perfect for continuing to enjoy the wild beauty of northern Spain’s coastline.
Would you like to walk this stage with your accommodation already booked? These organised trips include it: Northern Way from Bilbao to Santander.
You leave Laredo and its beach heading for Santoña, a seafaring town famous for its anchovies — many people cross the bay by boat, a beautiful little voyage. After that, the route turns rural and peaceful, skirting the marshes of Santoña, Victoria and Joyel, a refuge for thousands of birds. You finish in Noja, with its long beaches like Playa de Ris.
