Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Urban and industrial stage of about 25 km. Leaving Gijón, the route crosses the Asturian industrial belt through Veriña and Tabaza, in one of the least pleasant days of the Camino due to the traffic and the industrial environment. Avilés, however, has a pleasant surprise in store: its medieval old town (one of the best preserved urban areas in Asturias) and the modern Niemeyer Center, the only building by the Brazilian architect in Spain dedicated to the arts.
The stage between La Poveda and Loeches is a transition day that takes the pilgrim out of the river valley to climb up onto the Alcarria plateau. The profile is a gentle but constant ascent. The landscape changes, and the riverbank forests give way to cereal fields and olive groves. The path runs on dirt tracks in an environment of great tranquility. Arrival at Loeches marks the end of the stage. This village has an important patrimony, highlighting the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, known as "the Bernardas", and the Pantheon of the Dukes of Alba. It is a final stage with great artistic and historical interest, offering the pilgrim a well-deserved rest.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
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