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The ground behind you: what the walk into La Isla crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from La Isla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colunga | 3.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pernús | 8.8 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from La Isla to Pernús |
| Priesca | 12.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from La Isla to Priesca |
| Sebrayo | 15.1 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from La Isla to Sebrayo |
| La Trocha | 19.9 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from La Isla to La Trocha |
| Villaviciosa | 21.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from La Isla to Villaviciosa |
La Isla sits just north of the N-632 — not quite on the camino, but an albergue here draws pilgrims off the trail. From the albergue, a coastal path through Güerres provides an alternative way to reach Colunga.
The town of La Isla sits to the north of the N-632, and the camino does not technically pass through town.From the albergue in La Isla it is possible to get to Colunga via a coastal path that takes you through Güerres. Inquire at the albergue for more information.
At the start of La Isla, which itself sits at the edge of the camino, the camino turns left off the N-632 to follow a quiet road through a number of small hamlets. It rejoins the N-632 at the entrance to Colunga.
4. October 2026 - 19:56
Pilgrim In October 26 read reviews, decided to make up the 2km next day to Villaviciosa instead of press on to Las Islas. Absolutely worth the short detour. Everything written about warmth of hospitality over and above true true true. Immaculate 2 bathrooms, bunks, delicious food, delightful hosts. It's shoes off outside, so make sure your sandals handy!
19. May 2026 - 9:06
La Isla seems like a dying beach town, buildings are old and many restaurants closed. Not much to offer. I'd stay in Albergue Duesos just short of town, or go on to Colunga.
21. April 2026 - 16:10
We read all the glowing reviews so we made the climb up to this albergue only to find it is CLOSED on TUESDAYS!! So tired. Heartbroken.
13. June 2025 - 8:53
The albergue seems to be closed, they don't respond to any messages or calls. Stayed at the albergue in Duesos (google it) which was amazing
5. October 2024 - 11:01
Nice little shop, opens at 09:30. As we are finding elsewhere in this remoter part of Asturias the shop has a minimum charge of €50 for paying by card so bring cash!
8. July 2024 - 8:22
I concur with the other reviews here recommending the Albergue Duesos. The communal dinner was tasty and filling, and the host does a big load of laundry for one day's clothing once everybody has checked in. The hosts are wonderful, the facilities fairly new and very clean. Great shower. Breakfast with coffee and warmed milk. Worth the walk!
21. May 2023 - 22:59
Very nice environment, well equipped, wonderful owners … it is worth to walk 1 km off the Camino route to Duesos.
16. April 2023 - 20:02
I am so glad I spotted this. You should add it to your list. Great place to stay, clean, lovely pilgrim meal.
30. September 2022 - 16:01
It He is a fantastic Alberghini one of the best that I have experienced over the course of five Camino’s. Everything that other people have said is 100% accurate. The welcome the facilities friendliness all true.
27. September 2022 - 22:22
The albergue at Duesos might be the best albergue on the del Norte route. This is what the Camino spirit is all about. The hostess is very kind and caring to pilgrims. She even washed and dried our laundry for us. The dorm is spacious, the two bathrooms are very contemporary and clean. Dinner and breakfast are part of the donativo cost. When the host is giving this much care and services to pilgrims, please give generously.
5. September 2022 - 22:20
611-688-162 STAY IN DUESOS right before La Isla. You won’t regret it. Just take a left down into Duesos and look for the pilgrim flag. Two former peregrinos moved from Madrid and built an amazing albergue with everything a pilgrim wants: Warm shower, free laundry, a hot family-style meal, free water and tea, and comfy beds. Call ahead if you can because there are only 12 beds. Brand new amazing place.
27. August 2022 - 10:45
Really friendly, really quiet, hot showers, comfy beds, clothes washed. A delightful experience!
20. August 2022 - 16:46
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20. August 2022 - 16:45
These are the two kindest hosts I’ve met in the ten albergues I’ve stayed at in last ten days. They’re so thoughtful and upbeat. And the meal was very delicious (salad, bean soup and wine). The interior is brand new. The grounds are so nice. The beach ten minutes away is perfect. Above all else the hosts are truly thoughtful generous people who made this a unique stay for me. And it is really close to the Camino. Definitely a winner …
14. July 2022 - 12:01
Best albergue i’ve visited! I absolutely agree with everything that is written in other comments below :)
Just be careful it is a small town and beaches nearby can be very busy during the weekend. Better to eat lunch in any of previous towns. :)
You will get an absolutely delicious dinner in albergue .
9. July 2022 - 20:59
I stayed in the Private Albergue in Duesos a few kilomètres befor La Isla. For me this is what the camino is about. A husband and wife run the place, they are pilgrims themselves.
The welcome was warm, they did our washing, the fee us food that came from their garden (beautiful lentil curry and fresh salad), and breakfast too.
The place is super clean and welcoming. You can really feel the spirit of the Camino in this place. My favourite place by far.
26. June 2022 - 14:45
Just a few Km short of La Isla, is the Duesos pilgrim hostel, privately owned by a amazing couple, on arrival was given a cold beer, in a frosted glass, there are only 12 beds here, but it is brand new, with cotton sheets, new mattresses, everything, dinner is all home grown.
A true Camino hostel, with amazing hospitality.....it is worth the short detour........& they have a really friendly, cute dog.....
31. May 2022 - 12:28
I stayed in the private albergue in Duesos only 2 km before La Isla and it has been one of the best experience so far.
The couple running it has been fantastic, one of the warmest welcome. Amazing meal. Really suggest it and have to listen to the ethic or the place-they are peregrines, hence this dreams coming true. Works on donation as well
27. May 2022 - 20:48
We stayed at monte y mar, it was lovely. Great food, super friendly, lovely comfy clean room and safe bike storage.
30. June 2019 - 20:36
I stayed at hotel monte y mar. The staff are wonderful and the room is clean and comfortable with private bathroom. They have a pilgrim special in the month of June and September for 20€ per night with breakfast! The town doesn’t have many restaurants or shops so just be prepared.
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.
