The map is compiled from the Cantabria Region Government and is considered the official source for the stages and distances.
I have also heard it’s possible to pick up the Lebaniego Credential from the Hilltop Church of Parroquia De Nuestra Señora De Los Ángeles. I am unsure if they ask for a donation for the credencial, but there is a fee (€2) to enter the church.
3 | Use an ATM & Replenish Supplies
It’s a good idea to replenish cash and supplies in San Vicente de la Barquera before departing on the Camino Lebaniego.
Don’t bother carrying any food items that need to be cooked on the stovetop. On the Camino Lebaniego, there are no hostels or Albergues with a stove, most only offer a microwave. Many of the Albergues only offer communal meals at night. Some even offer picnic meals to take the next day.
That means don’t waste space in your bag with pasta or rice packets. I made this mistake and carried unnecessary weight with me.
There is one ATM in Cades at the town hall and then nothing again until Potes. Most albergues only accept cash payments or wire transfers from Spanish bank accounts.
4 | Double Check Your Camino Packing List
Since most pilgrims typically add on the Camino Lebaniego from their Camino route, they won’t necessarily need to worry or alter their current Camino packing list. As this is more of a mountain route and the weather can change, I suggest leaning somewhere between a standard Camino packing list and my Winter Camino packing list.
That being said, I found myself packing a little differently for this Camino route as it is more mountainous, services are more limited, and the nights can be cold.
Make sure to carry a sleeping bag. I love love my Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag. The Sea to Summit Spark 30F Down Sleeping Bag is good if you sleep cold, or the Spark 45F Down Sleeping Bag if you sleep warm.
I also swapped out my favorite Camino shoes from Altra Lone Peaks for my more sturdy mountain shoes La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes. This was also because I planned on hiking in the Picos de Europa after my Camino.