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The ground behind you: what the walk into Orio crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Orio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarautz | 5.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Getaria | 10.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Orio to Getaria |
| Askizu | 12.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Orio to Askizu |
| Zumaia | 15.4 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Orio to Zumaia |
| Itziar | 24.6 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Orio to Itziar |
| Deba | 28.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Orio to Deba |
| Ibiri Auzoa | 33.3 | ✓ Yes | — No |
Orio is squeezed between the Río Oria and the hills behind it — a compact fishing village where the primary catch is bream and the primary way to eat it is grilled over charcoal. The restaurants along the waterfront take this seriously; if you're here at lunchtime, so should you.
The Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari, patron saint of fishermen, sits in Baroque style at the top of the old town. Below it the village clusters around the harbor and the river, which pilgrims once crossed by boat. You'll use a bridge now, but the fishing boats along the waterfront are a reminder that this is still a working port.
Orio's other point of pride is trainera rowing — the traditional boat races that are serious competitive sport in the Basque Country. The rowing club, founded in 1941, has produced champions, and during regatta season the atmosphere on the river is electric.
The Day of the Fishermen, San Pedro, is celebrated on the 29th of June. The patron of Orio, San Nicolás de Bari, is celebrated on the 6th of December.
Orio's history is inseparable from the sea. The village grew around the Iglesia de San Nicolás, established by 1180, and developed as a fishing port. The trainera rowing tradition evolved from competitions between fishing crews in the 19th century — the boats were the same ones used for work, raced by the men who pulled them.
The camino reaches the riverfront and turns left (inland) towards the nearest bridge over the river. Once across the bridge, it turns right to follow the N-634 a short distance. Where the road bends left, the camino exits to the right to follow the waterfront and the Portua. Stay along the road and head towards and under the AP-8 visible in the distance. Once past the bridge overhead, the camino reaches a small beach (on your right). Turn left at the first road, keeping the tall hedge to your left. Follow this road all the way past the Gran Camping de Zarautz; the way is uphill as you climb Mount Talaimendi. As you begin to descend along the road, with Zarautz visible in the distance, the camino turns right towards town along a foot path. It meets the road and turns right.
25. August 2026 - 9:08
About an hour before orio there is a sign with a tent pointing into the forest.
The provide you with tents (only sleeping bag needed). We used the veggies in the garden to make a great meal together.
We stayed with 4 people on the amazing places with vie over the mountains
(They are next to Igeldo Turismo Rural, they are neighbors)
Great alternative for the only Albergue on this section.
27. April 2026 - 19:18
A few kilometers before Orio there are wooden signs on the trail that lead you to this beautiful little house of a young basque family. They provide you with a set-up tent, big or small. It's 10 euros a night. Ask them what you need. You can also get there via street. The location is idyllic and the name says it all.
13. April 2026 - 19:10
We stayed here. Beautiful place and the host Eu is very sweet. Note that it is about 1.3 Km before the town of Orio. And there are no food/bar options nearby. But the hotel restaurant and their complementary cava and other delights more than make up for this.
20. July 2025 - 21:57
A bit before Orio, there is an amazing donativo where they offer you food and drinks, it was the perfect little break, I highly recommend you to stop there !
27. May 2023 - 17:14
I had made and paid for a reservation. About an hour before arrival, I sent a message saying I'd arrive around 3 pm. I got here just about 3, and there was no one here. I tried messaging
and got no reply. I tried phoning and just got a machine. Eventually some other pilgrims showed up, also with pre-booked rooms, and one enlisted the help of a couple of locals, and eventually we got in -- someone gave someone some room codes over the phone and let us in. However, I have no idea if I leave if I can get in again, and still haven't heard from the management. Also, no wifi password. The room is fine, the hassle and feeling trapped is not.
8. October 2019 - 9:14
Situated 500 metres from town centre and the camino in a quiet residential area. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast available. Short walk to the beach.
12. June 2019 - 20:20
A bit out of town but on the Way. Lovely room, nice staff. No dinner but pizza was available. Excellent breakfast.
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.
