Origin
Destination
Distance
30.00 km
Duration
7.50 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
380 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Asturian coastal stage of about 30 km. The route leaves Llanes and runs along coastal paths bordering spectacular beaches such as Toró and Gulpiyuri (inland beach, Natural Monument). The landscape combines cliffs, cattle meadows and traditional villages with Asturian hórreos. Ribadesella, on the banks of the river Sella, is famous for its cave paintings in the cave of Tito Bustillo (UNESCO World Heritage) and for celebrating every August the International Descent of the Sella in canoe.
The stage that unites Madrid with San Lorenzo of El Escorial is an demanding day that serves as a prologue to the Uclés Way or as a pilgrimage route in itself. The departure from the great city is the most tedious part, but once in open country, the path begins a continuous ascent towards the Sierra de Guadarrama. The landscape changes, and the heathlands and oak woodlands gain ground. The arrival at San Lorenzo of El Escorial is the day's climax. This mountain village houses one of the world's marvels: the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo of El Escorial. This imposing complex, commissioned by Philip II, is both a palace, monastery, basilica, and royal pantheon. A visit is indispensable and requires several hours. The village of San Lorenzo, with its cottages and mountain atmosphere, is the perfect place to rest after a hard day's journey.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Llanes o Ribadesella.
Hotel La Palma de Llanes
Hotel Villa Rosario II, Edificio Moderno
Hotel Villa Rosario, Palacete
Silken Gran Hotel del Sella
Silken La Hacienda De Don Juan
Don Paco
Gran Hotel Paraiso
Hotel Bufón de Arenillas
Hotel el Jardín de Eugenia
Hotel Ribadesella Playa
Hotel Sablón
Hotel Silken Don Pepe
Hotel Tereñes Costa
Hotel Verdemar
Miraolas
Montemar
Paraje del Asturcon - Adults only
Amaicha Hotel Rural
Hotel Don Pepe Ria
Hotel Puerto de Llanes
Hotel Pugide
La Biesca Sebreñu
Marina
Hotel La Encina Celorio Llanes
Hotel La Llosona
Prau Riu Hotel Hyundai-Asturdai
Apartamento Platas Centro
Apartamentos La Senda de Llanes
Apartamentos Las Vegas
Apartamentos Los Molinos
Apartamentos Plaza Mayor
APARTAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS EL RINCONÍN
Apartamentos Turísticos Llanes
Balcón del sella
burbujas del sella
Cueva les Pedroses
Hotel Rural Cuartamenteru
Pensión Arbidel
Posada El Labrador
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