Cantabria. "The Green Spain" 5 Nights
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour that takes you through the heart of Spain's enchanting landscapes. This journey is a perfect blend of cultural immersion, scenic cycling, and coastal exploration. From the medieval village of Santillana del Mar to the vibrant city of Santander, every day brings a new adventure. Discover the architectural marvels of Gaudi’s El Capricho, explore the unspoiled beaches of Oyambre and Merón, and indulge in the local cuisine. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a foodie, this tour offers an unforgettable experience.
Included
5 nights’ accommodation with en-suite bathroom and breakfast
Mixture of country inns, 3 and 4 star hotels
All luggage transfers
Transfers to and from hotels on arrival and departure days.
Information Pack (Route Guide, maps, elevation profiles – gps files)
Ridewithgps tracks to be used on your mobile phone.
Helmet and water bottle
Spare inner tube, pump, allen keys, puncture repair outfit, lock, tyre levers, map holder, handlebar bag, cycle computer
5 nights’ accommodation with en-suite bathroom. Mixture of country inns, 3 and 4 star hotels
A variety of hand-picked hotels and country inns, each with its own particular charm and personal service and quality.
Hotels range from "posadas", "Casas rurales" or country inn type accomodation to two, three and four star hotels. One thing they do have in common is the standard of the accommodation. The key words here are quality, comfort, cleanliness and friendliness. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms. We have personally selected and inspected all of our hotels and constantly ask for personalized feedback. All have their own charm and character, and are chosen for their unique location, regional atmosphere, comfort, cleanliness, and personalized customer service. These hotels are an important part of the IberoCycle vacation experience. Most have at least one English speaker.
Continental style breakfast
IberoCycle will pick up from arrival points in Santander or Bilbao for this tour. This includes hotels, railway stations, ferryports, bus stations and airports. The same is true at the end of the tour. Please contact us if you have an early flight or departure on the last day, so we can let you know if it is possible for us to get you to departure point on time. Transfer times are as follows, and remember you need to add another hour at least for check in:
Torrelavega to Santillana del Mar - 15 minutes
Bilbao to Santillana del Mar – 1 hour 25 minutes
Santander to Santillana del Mar – 30 minutes
Santander to Bilbao – 1 hour 15 minutes
Santander to Santander Airport – 10 minutes
Arrival and departure day is Monday.
Groups of 4 or more can choose any start day at no extra cost
Non-standard start dates charged at 105 € per person from 1-3 persons.
Non-standard start date for 1 person – 320 €
Transfer on Day 3 from San Vicente to Miera.
Destinations
Santander
LlanesMap
Attractions
Cave of El Castillo
Cabarceno Natural ParkDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of Santillana del Mar
- Santillana del Mar - Arrival day
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Your journey begins with a warm welcome at the arrival point, followed by a transfer to the medieval village of Santillana del Mar. After a brief introduction to the bikes and route, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the village's cobbled streets, visit the modern museum of the Altamira Caves, or enjoy a ride around the country lanes and down to the coast.
Day 2 – Day 2: Journey through Novales and Comillas
- Santillana del Mar
- Torrelavega
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- Cave of El Castillo
- Cabarceno Natural Park
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Day two takes you westwards through green meadows, hills, valleys, and marvellous unspoilt coastline and beaches. You'll visit Novales, a village set amidst lemon groves, and Comillas, known for its fine beach, harbour, and the architectural sights of Gaudi’s El Capricho. The day ends with a cycle through the Parque Natural de Oyambre and along the beautiful beaches of Oyambre and Merón.
Day 3 – Day 3: Discovering Carmona, Llanes, and San Vicente
- Llanes
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Day three is all about exploring the local culture. Spend time getting to know the pretty fishing village of San Vicente, visit the lovely mountain village of Carmona, or take a train to the fishing village of Llanes. You can also choose to enjoy a ride through the unspoilt hill country behind the village, or spend a lazy afternoon on the beach.
Day 4 – Day 4: From Cantabrian Mountains to Somo
Day 4: From Cantabrian Mountains to Somo
On day four, you'll be transferred to the Cantabrian Mountains to begin a descent of the Miera Valley to Somo. From the starting point at 822 metres above sea level, you'll ride through the stunning limestone valley of the River Miera down to the farmland around Somo and the Bay of Santander.
Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Santander, Ajo, and Pedreña
- Santander
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Day five is all about coastal exploration. Start your day in Somo, known for its marvellous beach with miles of golden sand. Take a short boat ride across the Bay to visit the lively and elegant city of Santander. Cycle through green country lanes to visit the beautiful beaches of Loredo, Langre or Galizano and the village of Ajo, famous for its paellas. End your day in Pedreña, the birthplace and home of the famous golfer, Severiano Ballesteros.
Day 6 – Day 6: Departure from Somo
Day 6: Departure from Somo
On the final day of your journey, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Somo and transferred to your departure point. As you bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Spain, you'll carry with you memories of an unforgettable multi-day tour.
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