Northern Way
The Northern Way, also known as Coastal Way, is a pilgrimage route that, originating in France, traverses the entire Cantabrian coast across the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias. Upon reaching Galicia at Ribadeo, the route turns inland toward Compostela. This historic path was used by pilgrims arriving from various parts of Europe who disembarked at ports along the Cantabrian coast. In 2015, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Way of Saint James.
The Northern Way begins at the Santiago Bridge over the Bidasoa River, between Hendaye and Irun, and ends in Arzua, where it joins the French Way. It crosses the provinces of Guipuzcoa, Biscay, Cantabria, Asturias, Lugo and La Coruña, passing through the cities of San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Gijon, and Oviedo. It also runs through many other towns and coastal natural areas, offering unparalleled scenic beauty.
At various points along the Northern Way, north-south connecting routes branch off, allowing pilgrims to link up with the French Way. In Asturias, pilgrims can choose between two variants, passing through either Oviedo or Gijon, and there is also a short branch starting in Abres. Finally, it is possible to cross the port of Pasajes and the bays of Santoña and Santander by boat, avoiding long detours by land that would further extend the length of this impressive route.
The Metro Chart of the Northern Way is designed to be printed as a 163x30 cm poster. Those interested can contact Cool Hispania via email at info@coolhispania.com.
