Stage of the Camino
Barcena de Pie de Concha to Los Corrales de Buelna
From Bárcena de Pie de Concha To Los Corrales de Buelna
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Destination
Distance
23.00 km
Duration
7.00 h
Difficulty
Media
Descent
200 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage continues the descent down the Besaya River valley. The landscape is becoming less mountainous and more populated and industrial as it approaches the coast. It's a transitional day, combining rural sections with more urbanized areas. The route remains pleasant, accompanied by the river and riverbank vegetation. Arrival at Los Corrales de Buelna, an important industrial and service hub in the region, marks the end of a stage that brings the pilgrim closer to the Cantabrian coast.
The stage that connects Bárcena de Pie de Concha with Los Corrales de Buelna is a continuation of the descent through the Besaya valley. The profile remains favorable, although with some undulations. The landscape changes, and the mountain gives way to a wider and more populated valley. The path alternates between riverbank sections and sectors that traverse an industrial landscape, reflecting the economic importance of this region. Several towns are passed through, which facilitates provision. Arrival at Los Corrales de Buelna, one of the most important villages in the region, is the end of the stage. The locality has a rich industrial heritage and all services that the pilgrim may need. It serves as a functional stop that precedes the last stage of the Calzada de los Blendios, which will take the walker to the same coastline of the Cantabrian Sea.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Bárcena de Pie de Concha o Los Corrales de Buelna.
Apartamento Estelas de Cantabria
Casa Canal de las Tejeras
Casa Pili (Alojamiento San Felices de Buelna)
El Pinon
Naves
Casona de llano
Fortbike San Mateo
La Casona de Somahoz
Hostal - Restaurante Fleming
Hostal La Vasca
Somahoz aventura hostel
Posada La Becada
Albergue Santa Marina
Hotel Palacio García Quijano
Autocares Perez
CASA DE CAMPO LAS ROZAS
Casa de Frenillo
El Refugio de los Corrales
Villa Nacor
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