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Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip

Discover the Spanish region of Cantabria's breathtaking natural scenery on our day trip to the spectacular Picos de Europa. We'll visit the picturesque village of Potes during our adventure. Let's go!. Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip. After...

  • 9 - 10 hours
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Discover the Spanish region of Cantabria's breathtaking natural scenery on our day trip to the spectacular Picos de Europa. We'll visit the picturesque village of Potes during our adventure. Let's go!

Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip

After pickup from your chosen meeting point, we will begin our journey around Cantabria, crossing rivers, forests, and small villages near the La Hermida Gorge.

Our first stop is the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, home to the Lignum Crucis, the largest piece of wood from the Cross of Jesus Christ. Following this, we will visit the San Miguel Hermitage viewpoint for views of the Picos de Europa.

Next, we will proceed to Fuente Dé, where you will have 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to take the cable car to the Picos de Europa or enjoy horse riding.

We will then arrive at Potes, the capital of the Liébana region, known for its Infantado Tower and cobbled streets. You will have approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to lunch in Potes, followed by a short guided walk through the village before returning to the pickup points, arriving between 6 and 6:30 pm.

Pickup

This day trip includes pickup at the following locations in Cantabria:

From Santander: pickup at 9 am from your hotel.From Torrelavega: pickup at 9:30 am from the bus stop in front of the Pabellón Municipal La Habana Vieja.

Horseriding in the Picos de Europa

Horse riding in the Picos de Europa is available from June 15 to September 29.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off (only for tours departing from Santander) Transport by minibus or coach
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entry to the Fuente Dé cable car: 30EUR for adults and 12EUR for children (during Easter week, national holidays, and bank holidays) and 20EUR for adults and 6EUR for children (the rest of the year)
  • Horse riding activity: 35EUR for 1 hour and 45EUR for 1.5 hours per person (available in the summer only)

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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