Stage of the Camino
Santander to Santillana del Mar
From Santander To Santillana del Mar
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Destination
Distance
36.30 km
Duration
9.00 h
Difficulty
Alta
Ascent
250 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage continues through the beautiful Ambroz Valley, on a terrain of continuous ascent. The landscape is of great beauty, with oak and beech forests, and traditional villages. The route follows the path of the Roman road, with spectacular paved sections. The destination is Baños de Montemayor, a thermal village known since Roman times. Its spa offers the pilgrim the possibility of a relaxing bath, an ideal reward after a day of effort and beauty.
The journey to Baños de Montemayor is one of the most beautiful on the Via de la Plata in Extremadura. The path ascends the Ambroz Valley, with a continuous but generally gentle climb. The landscape is spectacular, with lush forests of oaks and beeches, especially in autumn when the valley takes on orange hues. The route largely follows the Roman road, and pilgrims can walk over well-conserved paved sections. The journey passes through the village of Aldeanueva del Camino. Arrival at Baños de Montemayor marks the end of the stage. This town is famous for its thermal waters, which were already being exploited by the Romans. Its Roman bathhouse is the perfect place for a pilgrim to relax and recover their muscles. The old quarter of Baños retains traditional local architecture and an extremely welcoming atmosphere.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Posada Araceli
Posada Santa Juliana
Albergue de Peregrinos El Convento
Casa del Marqués
Hostal Fimar
Hotel La Casona de Revolgo
Santander Central Hostel
Señorio De Altamira
Bahia Hotel
Eurostars Hotel Real
Gran Hotel Sardinero
Hotel Casona Los Caballeros
Hotel Los Angeles
Hotel Siglo XVIII
Posada Ansorena
Hostel Santander
Las Carolinas Garden
Gran Hotel Victoria
Hotel Alda Don Carlos
Hotel Hoyuela
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Vincci Puertochico
Parador de Santillana Gil Blas
Abba Santander Hotel
Hotel NH Ciudad de Santander
Hotel Picos de Europa
Hotel Silken Coliseum
Hotel Palacio del Mar
Hotel Silken Rio Santander
Pensión Hospedaje Casa Octavio
Plaza Pombo B&B
Casa De Guela
Hotel Altamira
Hotel Puerto Calderon
Apartamentos Las Brisas
Hotel Boutique Las Brisas
Hotel Los Hidalgos
Hospederia Santillana
Hotel Santillana
Bungalows Albergue David Park
Hotel City Express Santander Parayas
Hotel Arha Santander
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