Islares

Camino del Norte

To end of camino
631.6
Altitude
30

Cerdigo

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3.20

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Islares

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4.30

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El Pontarrón de Guriezo

Services
Bar
Yes
Grocery
Yes

Islares is stretched along the coast between the road and the mountain. The Iglesia de San Martín is one of the first buildings you encounter. The village has a bar and basic services. An albergue has operated here intermittently — check current status.

Notice

When leaving Islares exercise caution along the N-634. There is no dedicated place for pedestrians along this stretch.

City Map
Accommodation in Islares.
Private
Islares Hostel
25€
14
Camping
Camping Playa Arenillas
12€
Booking.com
Hotel
Hotel Arenillas ★★

Comments

27. July 2025 - 21:03

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Really nice little cafe with amazing tortillas !

3. June 2025 - 16:53

All Caminos App User (not verified)

There is a dedicated pedestrian only path along side the N-634 protected by steel and concrete barriers all the way to El Pontarron de Guriezo.

19. October 2024 - 7:04

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Very comfortable, good showers. Only 4 of us, breakfast is some biscuits, coffee and muesli. No shop nearby and restaurants quite expensive so recommend going to the supermarket in Castro Urdiales for dinner.

17. June 2024 - 10:42

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I haven't tried the albergue, but for sure there is one. The accomodation list is not full

9. May 2024 - 17:40

All Caminos App User (not verified)

In May 2024 I was able to book the Islares Pilgrim Hostel. It was 25 euro a night inc coffee and a small breakfast. Very organised and nice lady running it. Privacy curtain at bunk bed. They have a website and I WhatsApp them to book ahead.

6. April 2024 - 22:01

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We stayed here and don’t regret it for a second (even though it was a bit chilly). Filipe and Sylvia were good hosts. Felipe prepared a feast for us! There are triple bunks but they have an extra high ceiling! Lots of lockers provided.

6. October 2023 - 19:27

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The short route (along the road) from Orton to Castro U is fine. Very little traffic and nice views.
In Islares, Hotel Arenillas has apparently famous menu del dia with huge quantities for 17€.

15. July 2023 - 21:20

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

As of June 2023 the old municipal alburgue in Islares has been reopened as a private alburgue and renamed the Islares Hostel. I just stayed there and loved it. Very clean, efficient and good value. You can book in advance and they speak English.

12. June 2023 - 17:22

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

We walked from Islares to El Ponterron along the road. It was not as scary or dangerous as we thought it might be. I am not sure if the route has changed a bit, but there was a bit of a path for walkers the whole way and most of the way there were guardrails between you and the road. We even passed two different local couples walking alongside the road. It was a Monday so perhaps traffic was light. It wasn't the nicest walk, by any means, but not as scary or as dangerous as we were expecting

27. September 2022 - 13:05

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Rastro at playa de Oriñon (street market that takes place in sundays) with clothes and food. Lots of bread, chease and fruit. Beautiful beach and good longboarding waves are low tide