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Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

1. Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

Depart from Santander and head toward Liébana. You will love this region of Cantabria where the landscape is dominated by mountains, forests, and rivers. On the way, prepare to be impressed when crossing the Hermida Gorge, one of the longest gorges in Spain. The first stop will be to visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, a holy place for Christianity that houses the Lignum Crucis, the largest preserved piece of wood from the cross of Jesus. After this very special stop, continue the trip towards Fuente Dé, where there is the cable car station to go up to Picos de Europa. Enjoy at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time there to enjoy the place, take the cable car, or embark on a horseback riding experience around the area (optional). If you take the cable car, the trip will only last 4 minutes and will take you to a height of 1,823 m above sea level. The views from there are just breathtaking. Finally, arrive in Potes, the capital of Liébana and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, with its cobbled streets, bridges, and medieval tower, Torre del Infantado. Take a short walking tour of the town and you enjoy free time for lunch and for shopping in one of its many souvenir shops.

From Santander: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

2. From Santander: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

Asturias is the region that has it all. Find out why they say that paradise is in Asturias on a full-day trip that takes you past its blue lakes, green hillsides, and stunning coastline. Marvel at the mountains of Covadonga and learn the secrets that they hold. The tour starts from Santander and takes you past many Asturian and Cantabrian treasures. Learn about the history of this region as you drive into Covadonga Mountain National Park and up to Mirador de Entrelagos – the viewpoint between 2 lakes – where you'll take in Ercina and the Enol below. After visiting the Lakes of Covadonga, venture down to the Royal Site of Covadonga, home to the Virgen of Covadonga. Popularly known as La Santina, this site has a majestic Basilica built from stones from the surrounding mountains. The next stop is Cangas de Onís. Once the capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, this small town is home to a charming bridge with an incredible history. Learn all about this town from your guide and snap a picture of the famous victory cross.

Oviedo: Taramundi, Mazonovo, and Santa Eulalia de Oscos

3. Oviedo: Taramundi, Mazonovo, and Santa Eulalia de Oscos

Delve into the wonderful landscapes of Asturias with this incredible excursion that will take you to discover the charms of Santa Eulalia de Oscos and the exciting Ethnographic Museum of Mazonovo! We will leave Oviedo early in the morning and head to Santa Eulalia de Oscos, a picturesque village that seems to have stopped in time. With its stone houses and cobbled streets, you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale. There, you will have time to stroll around and soak up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting place. Next, we will head to the Ethnographic Museum of Mazonovo, a cultural treasure hidden in the middle of nature. This museum will immerse you in the traditional rural life of Asturias. You will discover how people lived and worked in the past, and how they have kept their customs and traditions alive over time. After a morning full of history and culture, we will head to Taramundi, famous for its knife-making tradition. At the Museum of Cutlery, you can admire the mastery of the local craftsmen and learn about the manufacturing process of these precious pieces. You will also have free time to stroll through the streets of Taramundi and enjoy a delicious meal in one of its typical restaurants. The last stop of the day will take us to the impressive Mazonovo Mills. These ancient watermills, dating back centuries, will amaze you with their ingenious engineering and historical significance. You will learn how they worked and how they were used in the past to grind cereals and other products. In short, this excursion will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and artisan tradition of Asturias, while enjoying the natural beauty of the region. Don't miss the opportunity to live a day full of unique experiences and unforgettable moments in the company of other enthusiastic travellers!

From Gijón: Taramundi, Mazonovo & Santa Eulalia de Oscos

4. From Gijón: Taramundi, Mazonovo & Santa Eulalia de Oscos

Delve into the wonderful landscapes of Asturias with this incredible excursion that will take you to discover the charms of Santa Eulalia de Oscos and the exciting Ethnographic Museum of Mazonovo! We will leave Oviedo early in the morning and head to Santa Eulalia de Oscos, a picturesque village that seems to have stood still in time. With its stone houses and cobbled streets, you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale. There, you will have time to stroll around and soak up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting place. Next, we will head to the Ethnographic Museum of Mazonovo, a cultural treasure hidden in the middle of nature. This museum will immerse you in the traditional rural life of Asturias. You will discover how people lived and worked in the past, and how they have kept their customs and traditions alive over time. After a morning full of history and culture, we will head to Taramundi, famous for its cutlery tradition. In the Museum of Cutlery, you will be able to admire the mastery of the local craftsmen and learn about the manufacturing process of these precious pieces. You will also have free time to stroll through the streets of Taramundi and enjoy a delicious meal in one of its typical restaurants. The last stop of the day will take us to the impressive Mazonovo Mills. These ancient watermills, dating back centuries, will amaze you with their ingenious engineering and historical significance. You will learn about how they worked and how they were used in the past to grind cereals and other products. In short, this excursion will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and artisan tradition of Asturias, while enjoying the natural beauty of the region. Don't miss the opportunity to live a day full of unique experiences and unforgettable moments in the company of other enthusiastic travellers!

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What people are saying about Asturias, Spain

This is a great day trip, helped by the fantastic weather (a bit too hot for me, but better than rain and low cloud in the mountains). Jairo was friendly and informative, particularly on nature and ecology. We had an all English-speaking group and there were 6 of us plus Jairo in a 7 seater vehicle. The cable car ride is an extra cost but absolutely worth it and the highlight of the day. Good value for money.

A very complete excursion for a very good price, tight schedules to be able to make all the visits The spectacular Gema guide, both for her professionalism and for her friendliness and kindness

Today was a wonderful day trip. Our guide was enthusiastic, informative and enjoyable. We also had sufficient time to explore on our own. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you.

Very enjoyable and complete excursion. The guide is very nice and with a sense of humor. It was worth it.

Excellent experience, Mercedes was a fantastic guide!