Coast of Green Spain

by Creative Bike Tours
Region
Cantabria
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

A beautiful ride along the Cantabrian and Asturian coast. The rich green countryside contrasts with the blue sea and the magnificent unspoilt beaches. Picturesque villages with flower bedecked houses, fishing harbours, and the magnificent backdrop of the Picos de Europa. Arrival date any Saturday from April to October. Personalised tours are available for groups of 4 or more riders. The tour has a combination of coastal and valley scenery and provides a great introduction to Northern Spain. Our stopovers include a picturesque medieval town, a tranquil fishing village and the beach resort of Somo with the city of Santander just across the bay. On the "free" days you can cycle as much or as little as you like. The marvellous scenic descent of the Miera Valley takes us to our final stop at Somo. This is an unspoilt and largely unknown region of Spain, where mass foreign tourism has made no impact and which has managed to remain authentically Spanish.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Santillana del Mar

Arrival in Santillana del Mar

Day 2: San Vicente

36 km 0 m

D1

San Vicente

Day 3: San Vicente

San Vicente

Day 4: Llanes

47 km 0 m

D1

Llanes

Day 5: Llanes

Llanes

Day 6: Somo

44 km 0 m

D1

Somo

Day 7: Somo

Somo

Day 8: Departure to Santander or Bilbao

Departure to Santander or Bilbao

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Cantabria

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