Stage of the Camino
Waterfront to Castro Urdiales
From Portugalete To Castro Urdiales
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Destination
Distance
25.40 km
Duration
6.35 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
60 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage enters a landscape of meadows, with the Sierra de Gredos as the backdrop. The profile is a gentle but continuous ascent, preparing the pilgrim for mountain stages. The landscape is of great beauty, with oaks, beeches and farmhouses. The destination is the village of Oropesa, dominated by its imposing castle-palace, which now houses the National Parador. It's a monumental stop in a privileged natural setting.
The journey between Talavera de la Reina and Oropesa is a beautiful stage that approaches the slopes of the Sierra de Gredos. The profile is a gentle but constant ascent, gradually gaining height. The landscape changes, and fields of cultivation give way to oak and pine woodlands, an ecosystem of great value. The road runs over dirt tracks and cattle trails, in a tranquil environment. In the distance, the peaks of the Sierra de Gredos offer a spectacular backdrop. Arrival in Oropesa is impressive. The village is dominated by its magnificent castle, a medieval fortress that was expanded with a Renaissance palace and today is one of Spain's most beautiful Paradores. Its old town, with its churches and houses, has great charm. It's a monumental end to the stage and a perfect place to enjoy history and landscape.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Apartamentos Metro Pasarela 2
Hotel Rural la Llosa de Sámano
Albergue de Peregrinos de Santullán
La Sirenuca
Hotel Las Rocas Playa
Pensión Ardigales 11
Posada Casa Rosalia.
B&B HOTEL Castro-Urdiales
Hotel Embarcadero
Pensión Barlovento
El Patio de Vespasiano
Hostal Auto Check-in Vista Alegre
Petit Palace Tamarises
Villa Floren
Apartamentos Galdos
Gran Hotel Puente Colgante
HOTEL ORTUELLA
Hotel Puerta De Bilbao
Neguri hotela
Pension La Mar
Residencia Elgero Aspace Bizkaia
Hostería Villa De Castro
Hotel Artaza
Hotel NH La Avanzada
Igeretxe hotela
Hotel URH Oriol's Palace
San Jorge hotela
ibis Bilbao Barakaldo
Pension Jade
Camping de Castro
Hotel Naval Sestao
Pensión Norte
Castro Sun And Beach
Montero Pension Hospedaje
Pension Areeta
Agua Viva Posada y Spa
PENSION LA SOTA
Pensión La Marina
BABACHUS
Iss
Overtegi Sl
Residencia Santa Eugenia (Gorabide)
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