6 days tour

Cantabria. "The Green Spain" 5 Nights

Cantabria. "The Green Spain" 5 Nights

This tour includes:

Transport

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 โ€“ 1 hour 25 minutes Santander to Santillana del Mar โ€“ 30 minutes Santander to Bilbao โ€“ 1 hour 15 minutes Santander to Santander Airport โ€“ 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 โ‚ฌ per person from 1-3 persons. Non-standard start date for 1 person โ€“ 320 โ‚ฌ Transfer on Day 3 from San Vicente to Miera.

Accommodation

5 nightsโ€™ 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.

Meals

Continental style breakfast

Others

5 nightsโ€™ 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 โ€“ 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

Not included:

Optional

Possibility of spending extra nights in any town. Possibility to extend the tour to Asturias Possibility to do a taylor made tour in the area. Garmin device to rent available. 35โ‚ฌ)

Flights

Flights are not included.

Guide

Self-guided tour. Iberocycle transports the luggage to the next hotel. In some stages the cyclists also move part of the way to avoid unnecessary climbs. Cyclists do not travel in a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip. Guests are transported to and from the arrival / departure points. Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means that we are always available for help or advice. Cyclists have our own detailed route guide and maps. Guests on excursions in northern Spain usually spend two or three nights in the same hotel and therefore have one or two days off. The Route Guide offers a selection of free day routes of different lengths for these days. Of course, these are mere suggestions and guests are free to do what they want.

Others

Lunch and dinner are not included. Bike hire not included. Tandem upon request. Personal insurance not included.

Insurance

Personal insurance Possession of holiday insurance is a booking condition. All travelers must take out an adequate insurance policy before begginning the trip. Proof of adequate insurance must be provided to be able to confirm the booking. This insurance should cover health and accident (if necessary), luggage loss or damage,departure delay or failure, trip cancellation. Any insurance claims are the liability of the insurance company and not Iberocycle.

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Itinerary of your trip Cantabria. "The Green Spain" 5 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival To Santillana Del Mar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival To Santillana Del Mar

      Pick up from arrival point and transfer to the charming medieval village of Santillana del Mar. Introduction to bikes and route briefing. Spend the rest of the day walking round the cobbled streets of this beautiful village, 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: Santillana Del Mar To San Vicente De La Barquera.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Santillana Del Mar To San Vicente De La Barquera.

      Westwards through green meadows, hills, valleys and marvellous unspoilt coastline and beaches. Novales is set amidst lemon groves and with its fine typical rural architecture. Comillas has a fine beach, harbour, a pretty square with tapas bars and restaurants, and the architectural sights of Gaudiโ€™s El Capricho and the Palace of the Marquรฉs de Comillas. Cycle through the Parque Natural de Oyambre and along the beautiful beaches of Oyambre and Merรณn with the stunning view of San Vicente and the Picos de Europa in the distance. 36km - 23 miles or 62km - 41 miles

  • Day 3 Day 3: San Vicente De La Barquera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: San Vicente De La Barquera

      Spend time getting to know this pretty fishing village with its many seafood restaurants and magnificent setting. Take a ride on one of the free day routes, visit the lovely mountain village of Carmona, take a train to the fishing village of Llanes in the neighbouring province of Asturias and enjoy the ride back to San Vicente. Alternatively, enjoy a ride through the unspoilt hill country behind the village, or you may just prefer to spend a lazy afternoon on the beach.

  • Day 4 Day 4: San Roque De Riomiera To Somo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: San Roque De Riomiera To Somo

      TVehicle transfer to the Cantabrian Mountains, to begin our descent of the Miera Valley to our final stop in Somo from the starting point at 822 metres / 3757 feet above sea level. From here, a marvellous ride through the stunning limestone valley of the River Miera takes us down to the farmland around Somo and the Bay of Santander. Visit the mountain village of San Roque de Riomiera and the spa village of Liรฉrganes with its charming old quarter. 43km - 27 miles

  • Day 5 Day 5: Somo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Somo

      Somo has a marvellous beach with miles of golden sand. A short boat ride across the Bay to visit the lively and elegant city of Santander, capital of the province of Cantabria. Enjoy the belle รฉpoque atmosphere of El Sardinero or shop in the town centre. Cycle through green country lanes to visit the beautiful beaches of Loredo, Langre or Galizano and the village of Ajo, famous for its paellas. Eat freshly grilled sardines in the seaside restaurants of Pedreรฑa, birthplace and home of the famous golfer, Severiano Ballesteros.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Departure

      End of trip. Pick up from Somo hotel and transfer to departure point.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 13 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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