Muros de Nalón to Soto de Luiña
A short stage with frequent elevation changes, passing through picturesque Cudillero before reaching quiet Soto de Luiña.
Best season: Spring to autumn
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- Muros de Nalón
- Soto de Luiña
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From Muros de Nalón to Soto de Luiña is 15.3 km along the Camino del Norte. It's stage 22, with 437 m of ascent and 543 m of descent, completed in about 3 h 45 min. Difficulty: Easy.
Cudillero, the day's seafaring gem
Gronze.com describes this stage as short, with "frequent though generally moderate elevation changes" and a coastal approach at Concha de Artedo. The completion of the A-8 highway has brought stability to the Camino's route in this area, after years of changes.
The day's big draw is Cudillero (next to El Pito), one of the most picturesque fishing villages in Asturias, with its colourful houses stacked above the harbour. The Camino continues through San Juan de Piñera, El Rellayo and Lamuño to Soto de Luiña, where anyone with energy to spare can descend to the small San Pedro beach, 2.2 km from the village.
What the terrain is like, kilometre by kilometre
Terrain
A short stage with frequent but moderate elevation changes, with a coastal approach at Concha de Artedo.
Scenery
The fishing village of Cudillero is the visual highlight, along with coastal views at Concha de Artedo.
Path type
A stable route since the completion of the A-8, combining local roads with some track sections.
Villages
El Pito, Cudillero, San Juan de Piñera, El Rellayo and Lamuño.
Water points
Good in Cudillero, with a wide range of bars and shops.
Shade
Moderate, varying by section.
Traffic
Generally low, somewhat higher around Cudillero due to its tourist appeal.
Key tip
It's a short stage: if you have energy to spare, San Pedro beach is just 2.2 km from Soto de Luiña.
Accommodation in Soto de Luiña
The Soto de Luiña albergue is a classic stop on the route, with good capacity.
Albergue de peregrinos de Soto de Luiña
A public albergue exclusively for pilgrims, with 40 beds, open year-round. Housed in the village's old school buildings (inaugurated in 1993), it allows pets on the terrace and offers camping using its facilities.
Seafood cooking in Cudillero
Cudillero, with its fishing harbour, offers one of the best food stops on the entire Camino del Norte.
Seafood cooking by the harbour
Numerous bars and restaurants by the harbour, ideal for enjoying local fish and seafood.
Stops with history on this stage
Cudillero
One of the most picturesque fishing villages in Asturias, with its colourful houses stacked in a natural amphitheatre above the harbour.
Concha de Artedo
A coastal approach that brings good views in the middle of this short stage.
San Pedro beach
2.2 km from Soto de Luiña, an option for anyone arriving with energy to spare.
Set aside time to stroll leisurely through Cudillero: it's one of the prettiest postcards on the entire Asturian Camino del Norte.
Getting here and getting back
Starting here: Muros de Nalón has a bus connection to Avilés and the rest of the region.
Heading back from Soto de Luiña: there is a bus stop on the N-632 road with connections to Avilés, Cudillero and Oviedo.
Worth knowing before this stage
Don't miss Cudillero
Even though the stage is short, it's worth spending time strolling through this picturesque fishing village.
It's an accessible stage
At just 15.3 km and under 4 hours of walking, it's a good chance to slow the pace.
Consider San Pedro beach
Just 2.2 km from Soto de Luiña, it's an extra option if you have energy left.
The albergue has good capacity
With 40 beds, it's usually easier to find a bed than on previous stages.
Don't ruin this stage
Rushing past Cudillero
It's one of the prettiest villages on the route: give it time even if the stage is short.
Not taking advantage of the relaxed pace
With under 4 hours of walking, it's a good day to explore Cudillero at leisure.
Forgetting your pilgrim credential
The Soto de Luiña albergue is exclusively for pilgrims with a credential, so make sure to bring it.
Not stocking up in Cudillero
It's the best point on the stage to shop or eat before reaching the smaller Soto de Luiña.
What to pack, travel insurance and getting around
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Everything you wonder before this stage
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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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