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The ground behind you: what the walk into Colombres crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Colombres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peral | 1.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| La Franca | 3.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Buelna | 8.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Buelna |
| Pendueles | 10.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Pendueles |
| Cué | 10.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Cué |
| Vidiago | 14.8 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Vidiago |
| Puertas de Vidiago | 16.7 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Puertas de Vidiago |
| Andrín | 19.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Andrín |
| Llanes | 25.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Llanes |
| Póo | 28.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Póo |
| Celorio | 31.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Colombres to Celorio |
| Barro | 33.4 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Niembru | 34.9 | — No | ✓ Yes |
Colombres is the first Asturian town on the Norte and one of the finest examples of Indiano architecture in Spain. The Indianos — ordinary Asturians, Cantabrians, and Basques who emigrated to the Americas during the 19th century — returned with fortunes that they poured into palatial homes and public works. The houses in Colombres are the best-preserved examples: colonial in style, eclectic in decoration, always with a palm tree as tribute to tropical lives left behind.
The Museo de la Emigración, housed in the Quinta Guadalupe (itself an Indiano mansion), is an excellent collection that tells the story of the emigration and return. Even if you don't go inside, walk the grounds — they give a sense of the scale of ambition these returning emigrants brought back.
An albergue serves pilgrims, but it's frequently booked by student groups in summer. Plan ahead.
The Indianos left during a period of profound rural poverty in the late 19th century. Most went to Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina. Few struck it rich, but those who did returned to transform their villages — financing schools, roads, water systems, and, of course, building the mansions that still line the streets. In Colombres, the primary benefactors brought the village to a level of modernization previously seen only in the Asturian capital.
20. August 2024 - 19:45
Visited this albergue based on the comments below, and it was a personal highlight of the Camino del Norte for me. Matej is a fantastic host, and his albergue is relaxed and friendly. He also cooks a great dinner, and has a nice garden to relax and recover after a day of walking. I booked ahead via WhatsApp.
10. June 2024 - 10:01
Agree with all the comments. One of the best albergue on the Norte. Matej makes you feel like you are visiting a friend at home. Really nice vegetarian communal meal. Was full the night I stayed, WhatsApp in advance to book your bed
20. May 2024 - 11:41
Matej opens his home to 9 pilgrims. Very modern, clean and welcoming. Matej even washes and dries your clothes, cooks you dinner and showers you with love. It’s so special to stay here. Need to book by phone or email within 48hrs of your stay. Books out very quickly.
3. October 2023 - 21:44
New albergue in Colombres you can find location with Google map!
No doubt best albergue since Irun! It’s Matej’s home and he opening up his home for pilgrims out of lot of love. He prepared delicious dinner, washed our clothes in washing machine and dryer, and we can just have a cup of tea and chill in his lovely living room or beautiful garden. You will stay in many public albergues on the way and probably gonna forget most of them years later, but an experience like this will be memorable for life.
(Also many people want to stay here, so make sure you first contact by phone to make a reservation!)
18. September 2023 - 19:10
new , beautiful albergue , donativo, 9 beds ( bunk) in 2 rooms, warm welcome, free wash of cloths from the day, vegetarian community dinner , breakfast snack/ coffee/ tea, beautiful garden , a very restful stay. Lovely, friendly host 👍😊🙏🏻Thank you
16. September 2023 - 21:03
Hello there is a new albergue in Colombres called Casa de Peregrinos Colombres . It is a donativo, for more information check alberguecolombres.com
25. June 2022 - 17:41
Only about 1.2 kms out of town on the main road but super great value - we got a double room for 40 euro. There is a wonderful restaurant about 400 metres away - all in all very relaxed and spotlessly clean
18. June 2022 - 16:31
On the Camino, across from the Farmacia. Restaurant just around the corner had menu del dia for 10 euro. Contactless checkin. Clean and modern.
22. May 2022 - 17:44
Bar Capri has great food for good prices! Kitchen opens at 13.00h.
23. September 2021 - 21:08
Nice quiet place with friendly staff. Clean and tidy. Washer and dryer were welcome!
10. July 2019 - 18:09
Hostel is often booked up for kids/school trips, so worth checking in advance if you intend to stay here.
2. June 2019 - 16:29
If at all possible use Albergue El Cantu as a last resort. There are many poor reports and they are all relevant!
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.
