Santoña ferry operating?

[hikingpal]

Hi, everyone! I’m on the Camino del Norte and saw on the Gronze website that the Santoña ferry between Laredo and Santoña doesn’t operate in the winter.

Does anyone know if it’s currently operating? I’d love to take the coastal route to Noja that day!

 

[NualaOC]

Hi @meye1099.

I found this link on another thread: https://www.excursionesmaritimas.com/

It looks as though the ferry services resumed this week, so hopefully you’re in luck! However, I’d suggest you ask someone when you arrive in Laredo - you don’t want to walk to the end of the beach and discover that there’s no ferry.

Buen Camino!

 

[Jan_D]

Hi, NualaOC's link is for the tourist boat that charges €10 and only operates with 20 people minimum on board. It seems the commuter ferry (which costs €2) only operates in summer and autumn:
https://itm.com.es/deinteres/barca-laredo-santona_2/22.html

There's a number there (although it might not be in operation right now), otherwise any of the tourist offices in Cantabria will be able to tell you!)

By the way, how are things on the Norte? My university is on spring break from today so I was thinking of popping down - but things aren't looking so 'springy' at the moment...

 

[NualaOC]

Hi, NualaOC's link is for the tourist boat that charges €10 and only operates with 20 people minimum on board. It seems the commuter ferry (which costs €2) only operates in summer and autumn:
https://itm.com.es/deinteres/barca-laredo-santona_2/22.html

Oops, thanks @Jan_D for spotting that!

 

[hikingpal]

Thank you, both!

Jan_D, so far so good weather wise! I’m in Bilbao right now, and the past few days have been gorgeous mornings and rainy afternoons or evenings.

 

[Jan_D]

Thank you, both!

Jan_D, so far so good weather wise! I’m in Bilbao right now, and the past few days have been gorgeous mornings and rainy afternoons or evenings.

Thanks! Ticket booked! Might see you around next week

 

[peregrina2000]

Just got a message from a Spanish forum member who sends along these pictures, both taken today, which should answer the question! Buen camino to everyone, looks like the weather is great, too!

 

[NualaOC]

Just got a message from a Spanish forum member who sends along these pictures, both taken today, which should answer the question! Buen camino to everyone, looks like the weather is great, too!View attachment 40224

Ah, the memories! I wish I could be stepping onto that boat right now, instead of working at my desk!

 

[Colette Z]

Hi, everyone! I’m on the Camino del Norte and saw on the Gronze website that the Santoña ferry between Laredo and Santoña doesn’t operate in the winter.

I’m ahead of you currently before Llanes staying tonight in Vidiago (Calderon de Vidiago
Albergue, great, 10€ w a pasta or lentil dinner plate, Wifi, clean)

I got the last ferry from
Laredo to Santoña (16:00h) on the first day it started operating on March 10th. Yes it’s wirking but weather dependent Buen Camino

 

[Colette Z]

Hi, everyone! I’m on the Camino del Norte and saw on the Gronze website that the Santoña ferry between Laredo and Santoña doesn’t operate in the

March 16 2018: I’m ahead of you on El Norte currently before Llanes staying tonight in Vidiago (Calderon de Vidiago Albergue, great place, 10€ w a pasta or lentil dinner plate, Wifi, clean) I got the last ferry from
Laredo to Santoña (16:00h) on the first day it started operating on March 10th. Yes it’s working but weather dependent Buen Camino

 

[hikingpal]

That is awesome news. Thanks peregrina2000 and Collette! And thank you for the albergue tip, Collette! It’s been a relatively quiet Camino pilgrimwise so it’s nice to hear about others’ experiences.

 

[Colette Z]

That is awesome news. Thanks peregrina2000 and Collette! And thank you for the albergue tip, Collette! It’s been a relatively quiet Camino pilgrimwise so it’s nice to hear about others’ experiences.

Correction the Vidiago albergue: CASERON de Vidiago

 

[Deleted member 12253]

Hi, everyone! I’m on the Camino del Norte and saw on the Gronze website that the Santoña ferry between Laredo and Santoña doesn’t operate in the winter.

Does anyone know if it’s currently operating? I’d love to take the coastal route to Noja that day!

Dont expect it very eary in morning. Ferry operator can see pilgrims on beach will come and collect them. Wave at them

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Dont expect it very eary in morning. Ferry operator can see pilgrims on beach will come and collect them. Wave at them

At the time I didn't know it was as casual as you say, so was a little nervous... When I walked the Norte almost two years ago, I didn't really know where to stand to wait for the ferry as the beach is quite long and no one else was waiting. I'd never used a commercial ferry or boat service before that just "bellied up" to the beach! Another sign posted at the waiting spot would have been helpful to me. I gestured to a couple of locals on the beach and they each pointed to a different spot!