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Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Güemes | 6.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Galizano | 10.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Loredo | 17.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Somo | 19.6 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Santander | 25.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Peñacastillo | 28.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Santa Cruz de Bezana | 34.5 | — No | ✓ Yes |
Bareyo is the heart of a district once famous for producing world-class stone masons, bell makers, and retablists whose work can be found throughout the peninsula — though, incredibly, little of it remains in Cantabria itself. The 12th-century Iglesia de Santa María is one of the few Romanesque churches in the area and has been well preserved. A short detour off the camino to visit it is worthwhile.
From Bareyo the camino takes a long route around Güemes — it barely enters the town. This is fine if you're staying at the albergue, which sits on the camino, but if you want the village center you'll need to follow the road shortcut.
Bareyo is the heart of a district know for having produced world class stone masons, bell makers, and retablists whose work can be seen and heard throughout the peninsula. Among them is Juan de Herrera who was responsible for the cloister that is part of the Cathedral in Santiago. Incredibly, little of their work can be found in Cantabria itself. The nearby 12th century Iglesia de Santa María is one of the few examples of Romanesque architecture to be found in the area, and it has been well preserved.
In Bareyo it is possible to take a small detour (signposted and along the road) to visit the 12th century Iglesia de Santa Maria. Otherwise, turn left at the road. Ahead the camino takes a long route around Güemes, in fact it doesn’t much go through town at all. This is fine if you are planning on staying at the albergue here as it is on the camino, but otherwise it is possible to keep on the road as it passes through Güemes on a shorter route to rejoin the camino. If you follow the official camino it is along the CA-447 from Bareyo but turns left to leave the road for a quieter one a few kilometers later.
15. September 2025 - 15:54
We stayed at the Albergue Hospital de Peregrinos in Isla. Felipe and Jaime treated us very well; the facilities are excellent, and the bunks are large and not noisy. They offer a fantastic, extensive dinner option and a good breakfast.
The place, both inside and out, is great.
Excellent option to relax before going to Guemes, which is a 15 km stage with considerable uphill in the last 5 kms. It is a proper way to prepare for the next stage.
Great beach close to this Isla albergue.
It is located in a very nice area.
7. April 2024 - 16:09
Just take the red route marked here to Guemes. Appears to save time and though it is on the road, it is not very far or a busy road. Definitely felt safer than other official routes on the Camino.
7. April 2024 - 16:01
There is a cafe at the top of the hill near the campsite. They only take cash, but was the perfect stop for a little break before Guemes. There does appear to be a route that avoids climbing the hill to Bareyo though, some fellow pilgrims behind us took it and made it to Guemes well before us.
28. July 2019 - 8:09
We did not stay as we did not know it was on the route.
Beautiful scenery, well marked little stone cottage albergue.
Perfect destination after Laredo.
26. July 2019 - 14:42
At the Campsite on the top it is possible to eat, pray, love
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.