Origin
Destination
Distance
22.10 km
Duration
5.50 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
5 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Coastal stage with two main options. The official one crosses Mount Igueldo from San Sebastian and continues inland to Orio, crossing the valley of the river that bears its name, before climbing a final steep slope to Zarautz. An alternative route along the coast passes through Getaria, the fishing village where the navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano was born, famous for its grilled turbot and txakoli. The route is about 22 km long, with an undulating profile and constant views of the Bay of Biscay. Zarautz is known for its beach of more than 2 km, one of the longest in the Basque Country.
The stage between Valladolid and Simancas is a short and pleasant journey, ideal for an initial contact or a relaxed walk. The departure from the large city of Valladolid is the most tedious part, but once you reach the banks of the Pisuerga River, the path becomes much more enjoyable. The route runs through a landscape of a vega, with choperas and areas of orchard. The profile is completely flat. The arrival in Simancas is the climax of the stage. This village, situated on a promontory over the river, has fundamental historical importance. Its castle, magnificently preserved, was converted by Felipe II into the General Archive of the Kingdom, and today it houses one of the most important documentary funds in the world. A visit to the castle and the old town of Simancas, with its medieval bridge and El Salvador church, is indispensable. It's a very culturally rich final stage.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Axel Hotel San Sebastián - Adults Only
Barceló Costa Vasca
Catalonia Donosti
Eurostars Amara
Hotel Arbaso
Hotel Arima & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel Ilunion San Sebastián
Hotel Palacio de Aiete
Hotel Ur Bare
Hotel Villa Soro
Hotel Zenit San Sebastián
Lasala Plaza Hotel - Adults Only
NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu
Room Mate Collection Gorka, San Sebastián
Zenit Convento San Martin
Hotel Zarauz
Sercotel Hotel Europa
Casual de las Olas San Sebastián
Ekia Pentsioa
Hotel Alameda
Pensión Txiki Polit
Zerupe Hotel
Gazteategi
Hotel Olatu
Musika Plaza
Pensión Zarauz Playa
Apartamentos Boutique ALTZOAN & Parking FREE
Apartamentos Isaga
Blai Blai Hostel
Hotel Boutique Berazadi Berri
Kein Hostel
Letoh Letoh San Sebastián
Loft en Zarautz con Parking Hator 2
Somn Hipsuites Zarautz
Talaimendi Apartamentuak Zarautz
Zarautz Surf House
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