Stage 3 of the Camino del Norte covers 22.4 km from Zarautz to Deba, with 723 m of ascent and 718 m of descent. The highest point is 283 m. Allow about 6.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Pilgrim albergue in the Euskotren railway station building in the centre, 56 bunks, run by the Deba Camino association; open all year, 8 EUR. No bookings; register first at the tourist office as posted at the door.
Small boutique hotel facing the sea, 300 m from the centre of Deba. Private rooms; book ahead.
Guesthouse with private rooms 300 m from the centre of Deba. Book ahead in summer.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (Gronze or an albergue guide updated in 2026) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Public albergues (municipal, parish and Xunta de Galicia) take no bookings and fill in order of arrival; private albergues, hostels, pensions and hotels can be booked. On the coast from June to September, and in San Sebastián, Llanes and Ribadesella all summer, book ahead.
Emergency: call 112. Health emergencies: 061. Guardia Civil: 062. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.