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Camino del Norte stage 12: Santander to Santillana del Mar (42.8 km, 300 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Camino de Santiago/Camino del Norte/Stage 12

Stage 12 of 32

Camino del Norte stage 12: Santander to Santillana del Mar

Country: Spain
Duration: 5h
Ascent: 300 m
Descent

Stage 12 of the Camino del Norte (32 stages in total) runs from Santander to Santillana del Mar. It covers 42.8 km with 300 m of ascent and 250 m of descent, around 5 h of walking. There are 144 places to sleep where the stage ends (24 hostels, 90 hotels, 26 guesthouses, 4 campsites). The next stage continues to Comillas.

Part of the Camino del Norte.

Where to sleep in Santillana del Mar

144 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 24 hostels, 90 hotels, 26 guesthouses, 4 campsites.

HostelEnjoy SantanderRated 4.4 out of 54.4(166)
HostelHostel Villa Miguela

Previous: stage 11Güemes to Santander Next: stage 13Santillana to Comillas

Part of the Camino del Norte (828 km, 32 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

250 m

Distance

42.8 km

Rated 4.6 out of 54.6(168)

HostelAlbergue turístico Villa Miguela

HotelEl Balcón de la Bahía

El Balcón de la Bahía Suites by Sercotel

HotelEl Balcón de la Bahía Suites by SercotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(653)Understated rooms, some with bay views, in a stylish hotel offering breakfast & Wi-Fi.

HostelHostal Rocamar

HotelRoyal Suite Santander

Hotel NH Ciudad de Santander

HotelHotel NH Ciudad de SantanderRated 4.2 out of 54.2(1,549)Understated quarters in a contemporary property offering a 24/7 bar, as well as loaner bikes.

HostelHostal La Torre

HostelHostel Santander

HotelHotel ArtRated 4.4 out of 54.4(1,102)Eclectic rooms & suites, some with balconies, in an intimate property featuring bay views.

GuesthousePlaza Pombo B&B

HotelSol BoutiqueRated 4.6 out of 54.6(221)

HotelHotel Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo

Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo

HotelHotel Soho Boutique Palacio de PomboRated 4.2 out of 54.2(659)

HotelSantander Antigüo

HotelBahia HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(4,332)Understated quarters in an upmarket hotel, plus a fashionable regional restaurant & a bar.

HotelDorma ColiseumRated 4.3 out of 54.3(2,121)Understated rooms in a contemporary property with town views, plus a chic restaurant & a sleek bar.

Abba Santander Hotel

HotelAbba Santander HotelRated 4.2 out of 54.2(779)Laid-back lodging with simply furnished rooms, plus a bright lounge & free Wi-Fi.

Hostal La Mexicana

HotelHostal La MexicanaRated 3.3 out of 53.3(432)Low-key guesthouse offering simply furnished rooms, plus a dining area & a breakfast buffet.

HotelHostal PlazaRated 4.1 out of 54.1(365)Basic hotel in the city center offering compact rooms with Wi-Fi & flat-screens.

Santander Central Hostel

HostelSantander Central HostelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(342)

Hotel Faranda Alisas Santander, Ascend Hotel Collection

HotelHotel Faranda Alisas Santander, Ascend Hotel CollectionRated 3.0 out of 53.0(818)

And 120 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 4 mHighest 162 m

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