Castile to the Bay of Biscay

It begins at almost 3200 metres above sea level. The first 2 days ride across Castile towards the Castilian town of Aguilar de Campoo and the Cantabrian Mountains. Then the pass of Piedrasluengas leads to a wonderful descent into the heart of the Picos de Europa. 2 nights here to enjoy some of the most impressive scenery to be found in Spain. Our final 2 days reach the coast and the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera and the picturesque medieval village of Santillana del Mar.

Highlights:

• The beautiful and unknown area where Castile meets the Cantabrian Mountains
• Wildlife includes brown bear, wolves, wild boar, vultures, storks
• 11th century castle in Aguilar de Campoo
• The typical Castilian medieval towns of Aguilar de Campoo and Cervera de Pisuerga
• Storks nesting in Barrio de Santa María
• The views from the hotel Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga
• A wonderful descent from the pass of Piedrasluengas to the valleys of the Picos de Europa
• The dramatic cable car of Fuente Dé
• The bustling market town of Potes
• The impressive gorge of La Hermida and the River Deva
• Beautiful coastline and beaches leading to the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera
• The wonderful medieval village of Santillana del Mar