Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago de Compostela
Your Camino adventure starts in Santiago de Compostela. After you arrive, take time to explore this historic pilgrim city on your own schedule. The cathedral is where pilgrims traditionally finish their journey, so that's worth seeing. Then head over to Mercado de Abastos market where you can try fresh seafood and traditional Galician dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alameda Rooms Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Explore Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
- Discover the tomb of St. James
- Browse Mercado de Abastos for local produce, seafood, and traditional Galician delicacies
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Mercado de Abastos 
- Day 2
Costa da Morte
Today you'll drive along the 'Coast of Death,' a rugged stretch of coastline with dramatic scenery. Cape Finisterre is your first stop, where you can visit the lighthouse and take in the ocean views from this historic spot. Later, you'll find Silence Beach nestled below cliffs with clear water perfect for swimming if you want to spend time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast and American breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Faranda Rias Altas, Ascend Hotel Collection)
Optional Activities
- Stand at Cape Finisterre and view the lighthouse
- Discover Silence Beach for relaxation or peaceful stroll
Landmarks Cape Finisterre Silence Beach 
- Day 3
Asturian Coast
The Asturian coast has a lot to offer with its beaches, cliffs, and small villages. Playa de Gulpiyuri is worth the visit since it's a hidden beach surrounded by rock formations where water comes through underground tunnels. After that, head to Cudillero, a working fishing village built on a hillside that overlooks the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cruz de la Victoria)
Optional Activities
- Visit Playa de Gulpiyuri for an unusual coastal experience
- Explore Cudillero fishing village
Landmarks Playa de Gulpiyuri Cudillero 
- Day 4
Picos de Europa National Park
You're heading into the mountains today to check out Picos de Europa National Park. The Lakes of Covadonga (Enol and Ercina) are glacial lakes with dramatic peaks all around them. There's the Basilica de Santa Maria la Real de Covadonga to see in the mountains, and then you'll drive up to Sotres, the highest village in Asturias, where you can try local Cabrales cheese.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast and gluten-free breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rincón de Antón), Hotel (Posada Rural La Peña Casares)
Optional Activities
- Admire the Lakes of Covadonga (Enol and Ercina)
- Discover the Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga
- Visit Sotres village and sample local Cabrales cheese
Landmarks Lakes of Covadonga (Enol and Ercina) Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga Sotres 
- Day 5
Cantabria
Cantabria has both history and natural scenery to explore. Santillana del Mar is one of Spain's nicest villages with a well-preserved medieval center you can walk through. Comillas has modernist buildings including Gaudí's El Capricho worth seeing. You'll relax at Playa de Oyambre beach, and there's a replica cave showing 15,000-year-old prehistoric paintings to visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rincón de Antón), Hotel (Posada Rural La Peña Casares)
Optional Activities
- Step back in time in Santillana del Mar
- Explore Comillas and modernist architecture including El Capricho
- Relax on Playa de Oyambre beach
- Visit the replica of Altamira Cave with prehistoric paintings
Landmarks Santillana del Mar Comillas El Capricho Playa de Oyambre Altamira Cave 
- Day 6
Cantabrian Coastline
You're traveling along Cantabria's coast today with high cliffs, good beaches, and smaller coves scattered throughout. San Vicente de la Barquera is a fishing town with a castle and Gothic church you can see. Pechón offers dramatic coastal views, especially nice at sunset. The Bufones de Prá is where ocean tides force seawater through rock openings creating powerful sprays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El interior de Gaia)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Vicente de la Barquera and enjoy fresh seafood
- Witness the dramatic coastal scenery of Pechón
- Experience Bufones de Prá and its natural geysers
Landmarks San Vicente de la Barquera Pechón Bufones de Prá 
- Day 7
Galician Villages and Nature
Back to Galicia now, where you'll check out villages with traditional culture and local character. Ribadeo sits on the Galicia-Asturias border and has distinctive regional architecture. As Catedrais beach has rock arches you can see at low tide. Then you'll get to Lugo, a UNESCO site where you can walk the Roman walls that are still intact after centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Gluten-free breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Roan y Casa Grande)
Optional Activities
- Discover Ribadeo village
- Witness As Catedrais beach at low tide
- Explore Lugo and its Roman walls
Landmarks Ribadeo As Catedrais beach Lugo 
- Day 8
Return to Santiago de Compostela
Your Northern Spain trip wraps up today. Turn in the rental car and head to Santiago Airport with enough time for check-in. If you have extra time, take a final walk through Santiago's streets to grab any last souvenirs before your flight.
Optional Activities
- Final stroll through Santiago de Compostela streets for souvenirs
