Cycling Spain’s La Costa Verde Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
Basque Country
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Northern Spain’s Green Coast (la Costa Verde) is yours to discover on this magnificent 8-day self-guided cycling tour. The route is customizable, providing cyclists with a choice of daily routes, ranging from moderate to difficult. The coast, wrapped by the Cantabrian Sea, unfolds across part of the region of Asturias, stretching for 350 scenic kilometers. Renowned for its abundance of nature, dramatic cliffs, and scenic hidden coves, the Green Coast invites you to experience its majestic landscapes on two wheels. Setting out from Villanueva de Colombres, you’ll enjoy scenic rides through the verdant fields, charming woods, and lovely coves of the coast, with mountains and sea as your steadfast backdrop. Crossing picturesque valleys and pristine beaches, you’ll pedal through beautiful villages, such as Merodio, La Borbolla, Posada, and many more. Admire the traditional architecture of village dwellings, stables, grain barns, and other pastoral structures. The route unfolds eastbound along the coast, with charming overnight stays in villages like Llanes, Colunga, and Gijón. If delicious regional gastronomy, like hearty stews, fresh seafood, and artisanal Asturian cheeses, also sounds like your idea of a good time, you’re in for a treat on this tour.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive

Arrive

Day 2: Cycle the Villanueva Circuit

45 km 440 m

D1

Cycle the Villanueva Circuit

Day 3: Cross the Dark Valley Cycling from Villanueva to Llanes

25 km 325 m

D1

Cross the Dark Valley Cycling from Villanueva to Llanes

Day 4: Cycle Rolling Hills from Llanes to Nueva de Llanes

24 km 250 m

D1

Cycle Rolling Hills from Llanes to Nueva de Llanes

Day 5: Cycle the Camino del Norte to Colunga

37 km 330 m

D1

Cycle the Camino del Norte to Colunga

Day 6: Cycle from Colunga to Argüero via Villaviciosa and Tázones

37 km 420 m

D1

Cycle from Colunga to Argüero via Villaviciosa and Tázones

Day 7: Cycle the Asturian Countryside to Gijón

29 km 240 m

D1

Cycle the Asturian Countryside to Gijón

Day 8: Depart

Depart

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Basque Country

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