Pobeña

Camino del Norte

To end of camino
654.7
Altitude
5

La Arena

0.90

Pobeña

6.00

Ontón

Services
Bar
Yes

Pobeña is a tiny coastal village — fewer than 200 inhabitants — with a handful of restaurants ranging from simple to surprisingly upscale. Scout them before committing. An albergue serves pilgrims.

From here the camino follows a beautiful cliff-edge path along the headlands, one of the better stretches of coastal walking on the Norte. The path turns inland to pass under the A-8 before arriving in Ontón, where you cross into Cantabria.

The Road

To keep on the camino, do not cross the parking lot. Instead look to your right; just past the Residencia Pobeña is a narrow path that takes you uphill for a beautiful walk along the headlands.The camino turns inland and passes under the A-8 just before arriving into Ontón, and along the way you cross into Cantabria.

City Map
Accommodation in Pobeña.
Municipal
Camino de Santiago Accommodation: Albergue de Pobeña

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Très bon accueil, l'hospitalier à ajouté 2 matelas car il n'y avait pas assez de places.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Pobeña albergue is far from “great” - it’s old, cramped, rin down, and uncomfortable. No real common area since kitchen and "lounge" are in one of the dorm rooms so there's nowhere to socialize or get ready in the morning without disturbing others, and forget about trying to cook any sort of meal.
(Fortunately the restaurant and bar in town are excellent - there's nowhere to buy groceries or even snacks though.) Bathroom situation is abysmal - just one toilet each for men and women in a place that sleeps 38 (do the math.) No soap or sanitizer in bathroom sinks, so overall hygiene situation is questionable.The woman who runs it is somewhat of a character and I liked her very much, although the checkin process is slow and laborious - not great when it's raining and dozens of pilgrims have to wait outside to check in.
All in all, it's serviceable, but just barely.

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