Stage
Ribadesella → San Esteban de Leces
Ease of walking: Mostly easy to moderate walking on a mix of paved lanes and compact country tracks with occasional short climbs.
This first stage moves inland from the dramatic coastal scenery of Llanes into quieter agricultural landscapes around San Esteban de Leces. It is a pleasant transition day for pilgrims seeking a quieter rural stop after the coast.
Scenery
Coastal headlands near Llanes give way to rolling farmland, orchards and scattered stone farmsteads.
Towns on this stage
Points of interest along the way
- • Parish Church of San Esteban
- • Traditional stone hórreos
Water along the Camino
Pilgrims will find drinking water fountains (fuentes), public taps and springs in most villages and at points along the way. In summer and on remote stretches, carry enough water between stops as gaps can be long.
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