Cadavedo to Luarca
A short, quiet stage with a single notable climb, ending with views of the harbour and the picturesque old town of Luarca.
Best season: Spring to autumn
Map
- Cadavedo
- Luarca
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From Cadavedo to Luarca is 15.3 km along the Camino del Norte. It's stage 24, with 219 m of ascent and 296 m of descent, completed in about 3 h 45 min. Difficulty: Easy.
A placid stage to Luarca's harbour
Gronze.com describes this stage as "placid, pleasant and short," with the main difficulty concentrated in "a climb from the Hotel Canero that reaches the level of the A-8 highway: 140 m of elevation change over 1.6 km." The rest of the route runs without major surprises through Villademoros, San Cristóbal, Querúas, Canero, Barcia, Almuña and Fontoria.
The stage ends with views of the harbour and the picturesque old town of Luarca, one of the prettiest fishing towns on the Asturian coast. Worth noting: the municipal albergue in Almuña sits 2.2 km off the main route, so anyone considering it should plan for the detour.
What the terrain is like, kilometre by kilometre
Terrain
A short, quiet stage, with a single notable climb of 140 m over 1.6 km near the Hotel Canero.
Scenery
An inland route without major surprises, culminating in views over Luarca's harbour.
Path type
Local roads and rural paths, with no notable technical difficulty.
Villages
Villademoros, San Cristóbal, Querúas, Canero, Barcia, Almuña and Fontoria.
Water points
Good along the route, with several villages passed en route.
Shade
Moderate, varying by section.
Traffic
Generally low, somewhat higher near the crossing with the A-8.
Key tip
The municipal albergue in Almuña is 2.2 km off the main route: plan the detour if you're considering it.
Accommodation in Luarca
Luarca, an established fishing town, offers good accommodation options.
Albergue Villa de Luarca
A 22-bed albergue in central Luarca, on the ground floor of one of the town's most emblematic buildings, very close to all services. Open year-round, requires a pilgrim credential.
Seafood cooking in Luarca
Luarca, with its lively fishing harbour, offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants.
Seafood cooking by the harbour
The area around the harbour concentrates the town's best food options, ideal for refueling after the stage.
Stops with history on this stage
Fishing harbour
The town's great attraction, with privileged views as you arrive after the stage.
Historic old town
One of the most picturesque fishing towns on the Asturian coast, with steep streets and terraced houses.
Municipal albergue in Almuña
2.2 km off the main route, an accommodation alternative for anyone willing to detour.
Set aside time to stroll through Luarca's harbour and historic old town: it's one of the prettiest stops on the entire Asturian Camino del Norte.
Getting here and getting back
Starting here: Cadavedo has a bus stop with connections to Luarca and the rest of the region.
Heading back from Luarca: there is a bus connection to Avilés, Oviedo and the rest of Asturias.
Worth knowing before this stage
It's a very accessible stage
At just 15.3 km and under 4 hours of walking, it's among the quietest days in Asturias.
Prepare for a single climb
The climb near the Hotel Canero (140 m over 1.6 km) is the only demanding point of the stage.
Consider the Almuña detour
If you want an alternative to the Luarca albergue, the municipal one in Almuña is 2.2 km off the route.
Enjoy Luarca at leisure
With such a short stage, you'll have plenty of time to stroll through the harbour and historic old town.
Don't ruin this stage
Rushing through Luarca
It's one of the prettiest towns on the route: don't miss it by rushing to the next stage.
Not planning the Almuña detour
If you want to stay at the municipal albergue, remember it's 2.2 km off the main route.
Underestimating the Hotel Canero climb
Though the stage is short, this concentrated climb requires a notable one-off effort.
Forgetting your pilgrim credential
It's needed to access the Albergue Villa de Luarca.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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Ideas for after you finish the Camino
A café waiting for you in Santiago
You still have many kilometres ahead, but once you finish the Camino in Santiago, Bonsai Café is a great spot for breakfast: right in the city centre, with Berraco by Bou specialty coffee and weekend brunch.
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