
Monastery of Liébana + The Picos de Europa
Looking for something to do in Potes? On this tour, we'll visit the Monastery of Liébana and head to the Cantabrian part of Picos de Europa. We'll even board the Fuente Dé cablecar!. Tour Details. Once we've picked you up at the time indicated...
- 4 hours
Looking for something to do in Potes? On this tour, we'll visit the Monastery of Liébana and head to the Cantabrian part of Picos de Europa. We'll even board the Fuente Dé cablecar!
Tour Details
Once we've picked you up at the time indicated outside the bus station in Potes, we'll leave this town behind and set off towards the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana.
After driving 3 km (1.9 miles), we'll arrive at the monastery, which is surrounded by forest and situated between the folds of the Viorna mountain. This temple originates from the 6th century and is one of the four holy places for Christianity. Inside is the largest fragment of the Vera Cruz.
We'll stop to visit its interior and see the relic of the Lignum Crucis and the tomb of Santo Toribio. We'll also visit the viewpoint of the San Miguel hermitage, nearby, offering views of the Picos de Europa and the town of Potes.
Next, we'll proceed to Fuente Dé to board the cable car to the Picos de Europa, where you'll have an hour and a half of free time. The cable car ride takes about 4 minutes, reaching a height of 1,823 metres (5980 feet) above sea level. Alternatively, you can choose to go horse riding for an hour.
After a total of 4 hours, we'll return to Potes and conclude at the original meeting point.
Prices
Included
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Cable car tickets: 17EUR adults during low season, 24EUR adults during peak season (July 1 through September 30, holidays and long weekends), 6EUR children aged 4
- 12 during low season, 12EUR children aged 4
- 12 during peak season (same dates as adults), children under 4 can ride free year–round
- 1–hour horse ride: 35EUR per person (only those 10 or older)