The Camino del Norte continues to give us quiet stages and today offers us a short route with which our legs will end up relaxing completely.

Let’s continue on the North Road!

The low mileage of this stage will allow us to stop and appreciate the various places of interest that, although they require a detour, are worthwhile, such as the beautiful streets of the amphitheater of Cudillero, or the Palace of Selgas, in Pito. The stage concludes in Soto de Luiña, a classic stage finish.

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Itinerary of the Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña stage

Today we face an easy stage, with low mileage (15.3 kilometers) and frequent but moderate slopes.

Muros de Nalón (km. 0). Beginning of stage

Practical advice for this section: The Jacobean path does not pass through the picturesque town of Cudillero, located 1.8 km from El Pito.

If you wish to visit it you can detour, with the increase in route that this implies, but the short distance of today’s stage allows you to do so. Buen Camino!

From the central square of Muros de Nalón, where the Town Hall and its church are located, we take the street towards the granary that houses the Tourist Office. After crossing the FEVE railway, we turn right onto Francisco Cabal street and, 100 meters later, we turn left.

Further on, we cross the FEVE track again and enter a forest, along a dirt track. We zigzag down to save a stream and soon after we find the FEVE track again.

We cross it through a tunnel and come out onto a local road, which we follow to the right. This leads us to the CU-2 road, already in El Pito, a small town in the council of Cudillero (km. 4).

We continue along the CU-2 road, towards Cudillero, passing by the Palace of Selgas and the Church of Jesús de Nazareno. Next to a modern building we leave the road and take an asphalt track on the left, which then becomes a path through which we cross two streams.

At the end, we end up leaving the access road to the FEVE station of Cudillero, which we leave on the left, saving the FEVE track, through an underpass. After 400 meters we turn right.

In the village of El Peñedo we cross the national road N-632 and then pass under the A-8 highway. We follow the asphalt road, first uphill and then downhill, to pass under the highway again and reach the village of Rellayo (km. 8.6).

Rellayo (km. 8.6).

Practical advice for this section: This section was affected by the works of the A-8, which forced to make some detours. Fortunately, the route now seems to be stable. Buen Camino!

On leaving the town, we follow a dirt track that passes twice under a viaduct of the A-8 freeway. Then we cross the N-632 and, in La Magdalena, we go down to the beach of La Concha de Artedo. We advance 400 meters along the sandy area and leave it on the right.

The Jacobean path continues along the opposite slope, uphill, towards two grandiose viaducts, one of the national road and the other of the highway. After crossing them, following a dirt track, we arrive at the small village of Mumayor (km. 12.4).

We cross the village and at the exit we turn right onto an uphill road. We follow the road for 250 meters and then turn left onto a pleasant grassy path through a thick forest. We join the national road and follow it to our destination today, Soto de Luiña (km. 15.3).

Soto de Luiña (km. 15.3). End of stage

Practical tips for this stretch: If it’s hot and you want to take a swim, a 2.2 kilometer walk down the local road will take you to the pleasant beach of San Pedro. See you tomorrow!

Another quiet afternoon awaits us today. The town offers services but not too many places of interest. After the visit to the Molino de Goro and the Church of Santa Maria, you have two options.

Sit quietly in front of a café and enjoy good conversation or walk 2.2 kilometers to the beautiful beach of San Pedro and enjoy the sea.

Comments on the Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña stage

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Precautions for the Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña stage

Today’s stage is simple and short. It does not involve any type of difficulty.

Gastronomy stage Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña

During today’s stage you will be able to taste the following dishes.

Hake and bonito

Cantabrian Seafood

Cider

Rice pudding

Frixuelos

Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña stage services

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Stage Map Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña

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Stage profile Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña

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What to see and what to do in the stage Muros de Nalón – Soto de Luiña

Here is some information on points of interest that you will find on today’s tour.

Cudillero Amphitheater

The town of Cudillero has an old town distributed in the form of an amphitheater, which has been listed as a historic-artistic site. The houses are superimposed, taking advantage of every corner of the hill and distributed as concentric arches.

The village culminates in the Plaza de la Marina, which is the main stage of this peculiar amphitheater.

Cape Vidio

Cape Vidio, in Cudillero, is one of the most important in Asturias. From it you can see Estaca de Bares and Cabo de Peñas.

In the cape you can appreciate its cliffs, with about 80 meters above the sea, the lighthouse and a cave formed by the wear of the waves that can be visited at low tide, known as the iglesiota. The cape is composed of quartzite and slate and different sea birds, such as cormorants and seagulls, can be observed.

Humilladero Chapel

The Humilladero Chapel is located in Cudillero and dates back to the 13th century. The temple is one of the oldest monuments of the town. The small chapel was built to offer worship to the sailors.

Rectory House

The Rectory House of Cudillero is a rectangular building, made of masonry with stone finishing. The construction, consisting of two floors, has undergone several reforms to adapt it to its various uses. Its exterior is notable for the decorative elements of its cornice, such as triglyphs and metopes.

At present the building houses the house of culture and a museum. The museum exhibits a collection of sculptures, gold and silver work and sacred ornaments.

Church of San Martín de Luiña

The Church of San Martín de Luiña is a coastal temple of Cudillero, considered one of the best in Asturias. The church has a high architectural value and its interior houses valuable works of art.

Its structure is built on a rectangular Latin cross plan and consists of three naves. In its interior, it has ribbed vaults and houses a single chapel.

The inscriptions on the floor of the temple, which were used to delimit the entrance to the vaqueiros de alzada, an Asturian ethnic group that was dedicated to livestock and that in many places of Cantabria, were discriminated against.

St. Peter’s Church

The Church of San Pedro is located in the town of Cudillero. It is a temple of the sixteenth century, consisting of a single nave with two side chapels, ribbed vaults and semicircular apse.

In its interior, the church preserves valuable carvings, such as the Crucified Christ, from the 17th century, and that of St. Francis of Assisi, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Practical information:

Mass schedule: From June 15 to September 30, weekdays (19:00), vespers (19:00) and holidays (11:30). From October 1 to June 14, weekdays (19:00), eves (19:00) and holidays (12:00).

Quinta de Selgas

La Quinta de Selgas is located in Pito and was built between 1880 and 1895, by decision of the brothers Ezequiel de Selgas Albuerne and Fortunato de Selgas. The complex consists of a group of buildings and excellent gardens.

The palace has a rectangular floor plan and consists of two floors, an attic and a semi-basement. The two main floors house the living rooms, the dining room, the main bedrooms and the cabinet. The upper floor was used for domestic service quarters.

The central structure of the villa is divided by a central body that has three openings with balconies and finished with curved pediments. The main and rear facades are raised on a large access staircase.

On the sides of the rear façade, there are two pavilions: the Tapestry Pavilion and the Guest Pavilion.

The Tapestry Pavilion, located on a single floor, has a main façade made up of five sections. The three central sections have openings framed by pilasters. The Guest Pavilion imitates the design of the mansion.

The outer part of the building expands on both sides of the road. It houses the Selgas Schools, the family pantheon of Jesús de Nazareno and the Rectory House, partially occupied by the Civil Guard Barracks.

Soto de Luiña

Soto de Luiña is a small village of less than 500 inhabitants, near the coast. The town is located in a pleasant environment, full of nature, and surrounded by small mountains. In the town you can visit the Goro Mill and the Church of Santa María.

Goro Mill

The Goro Mill is located in the center of the village of Soto de Luiña, on the banks of the Esqueiro River. The construction is more than 400 years old. The exact date of construction is not known, as there is little documentation available, but it is estimated that the mill was built around 1580.

Santa Maria Church

The Church of Santa María de Soto de Luiña is built on the site of an old pilgrims’ hospital, which was annexed to the parish church in the 18th century. Its structure consists of three naves and a transept with a semicircular apse. At the rear of the temple stands a bell tower, adorned with gray stone.

In its interior five altarpieces stand out, built between the XVII and XVIII centuries, among which the altarpiece of José Bernardo de la Meana stands out.

Practical information:

Mass schedule: July 1 to August 31, Wednesdays and Fridays (19:00) and holidays (11:30). From September 1 to June 30, Wednesday and Friday (18:00) and holidays (11:30).