Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat):
Arrive Santillana

Pick up from arrival point in either Bilbao or Santander and transfer to Santillana del Mar. Spend the rest of the day walking round this charming medieval village or enjoy a ride around the country lanes and down to the coastline.

Day 2 (Sun):
Santillana – San Vicente, 23 miles (37km)

Leaving Santillana your route heads westwards through green meadows and the hills and valleys of Cantabria with its marvellous unspoilt coastline. Through the seaside village of Comillas with its fine beach, small harbour and pretty village square and on to San Vicente with stunning views of the Picos de Europa in the distance.

Day 3 (Mon):
Free Day in San Vicente

Free day in San Vicente. Either spend time getting to know this pretty fishing village with its many seafood restaurants and magnificent setting or take a ride on one of the free day routes, or visit the lovely mountain village of Carmona.

Day 4 (Tue):
San Vicente – Llanes, 28 or 36 miles (45 or 58km)

Leaving San Vicente the route heads westwards along the coast. Crossing the River Deva you enter the province of Asturias and continue between the coast and the dramatic mountain backdrop. A beautiful descent through eucalyptus forests brings you back to the coast to arrive at the charming fishing village of Llanes.

Day 5 (Wed):
Free Days in Llanes

Free day in Llanes. Either enjoy the busy atmosphere of this fishing village, so popular with Spanish tourists or cycle westwards and visit a string of fine beaches including the incredible landlocked beach of Gulpiyuri. Alternatively you can take a canoeing trip on the Deva or Sella Rivers, or a hike through the dramatic and renowned Cares Gorge.

Day 6 (Thu):
Llanes - Miera Valley Descent – Somo, 28 miles (45km)

Today you get transferred high up into the Cantabrian Mountains and begin a long descent through the stunning limestone Miera Valley to Somo. Visit the mountain village of San Roque de Riomiera and the spa village of Liérganes with its charming old quarter.

Day 7 (Fri):
Free Day in Somo

Free day in Somo to enjoy the marvellous beach with its miles of golden sand. Take a short boat ride across the Bay to visit the lively and elegant city of Santander or enjoy one of the free day routes to visit the beautiful beaches of Loredo, Langre or Galizano.

Day 8 (Sat):
Transfer from Somo to departure point

End of trip. You will be met at your hotel in Somo and transferred to your departure point.