to do in Portugal and Spain
This is a full day excursion to get to know the Liébana area and its capital, Potes, one of the most beautiful villages in Cantabria.
We will visit Picos de Europa early in the morning, and you will have 1 hour to enjoy the views and to take nice photos. We will then go to visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio and the village of Potes, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.
Go up to 1.823 m with the cable car of Fuente Dé
Observe one of the wildest places on the continent
Be amazed by the beauty of houses built in a mellow golden stone in the village of Potes
LANGUAGE
Spanish, Italian, and English
MEETING POINT
Hotel in Santander. Alternatively, at Calle Castelar 25 - bus stop in front of hotel Vinci Puertochico
Also: Torrelavega (Pabellón de la Habana Vieja) - 9:30 am Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays
SCHEDULE
November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am (Santander), 9.30am (Torrelavega) and 9.50am (Unquera)
April to October: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 9am (Santander), 9.30am (Torrelavega) and 9.50am (Unquera)
DURATION
9 hours
We will set off at 9 am from Santander to arrive in Fuente Dé at around 10 am. The cable car journey will take 4 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,823 m! When we arrive, you will be amazed how the Picos de Europa mountains rise up in front of us like a great stone wall. The stunning views from this place are incredible! In Fuente Dé you will have some free time to get to know the area (1 hour and 30 min approx) which you can use to explore the area, go on a horseback tour of the surrounding area (1 hour) or take the cable car to the top station.
We will be around Picos de Europa for about an hour, so you can take photos and explore the area at your leisure. After this stop, our next destination is the village of Pontes. But first, we will take the opportunity to visit the beautiful Monastery of Santo Toribio. This monastery is very important since, it houses the Vera Cruz, the largest wooden crucifix in the world.
After this visit, it is time to visit Potes. In fact, Potes is listed with one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. In this small village, we will stroll through the streets and take a break for lunch. There you will have some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish. Finally, we will meet for a short group walk around the village before starting our return journey.
Note: if you wish to go up by cable car or horseback, you must book in advance with us. Payment will be made directly to the guide on the day of the tour.
Cancellations less than 24 hours or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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