Campillo of Altobuey to Monteagudo de las Salinas

This stage marks a radical change in landscape. The Camino leaves the coast to venture into the interior mountains of Biscay. It is a hard day's journey with a medium mountain profile and constant ups and downs. The route passes through a rural landscape of great beauty, with pine forests and isolated farmhouses. It is an episode of solitude and introspection that requires excellent physical preparation. The arrival at Markina-Xemein village in a quiet valley is the reward for a hard day's work.