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Picos de Europa, Santo Toribio and Potes Day Tour from Santander

Northern Spain, Spain9 hoursGuided in Spanish, English

Head into the Liébana valley and the peaks of the Picos de Europa, with stops at a mountain monastery and the stone village of Potes. A guide and lunch are included.

9 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
Spanish, EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The Hermida gorge and the Liébana valley
  • The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
  • The stone village of Potes
  • Mountain scenery in the Picos de Europa
  • Lunch with local dishes included

Full description

South-west of Santander, the Deva river cuts through the dramatic Hermida gorge into the Liébana valley, a sheltered pocket of the Picos de Europa. This day tour takes you through the gorge to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, one of Christianity’s holy pilgrimage sites, said to hold the largest surviving fragment of the True Cross.

Next comes Potes, a village of stone bridges, towers and balconies where two rivers meet, followed by mountain views at the foot of the peaks. Lunch is included, typically featuring local dishes such as the hearty cocido lebaniego stew.

Itinerary

  1. Through the gorge

    Drive from Santander along the coast and through the Hermida gorge.

  2. Santo Toribio

    Visit the monastery and hear about its history and relic.

  3. Potes

    Explore the village and enjoy lunch.

  4. Mountain views

    Stop for views of the peaks before returning to Santander.

Included

  • Return transport from Santander
  • Live guide
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Fuente Dé cable car ticket (optional, where time allows)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central Santander; the exact pick-up point is sent with your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The road through the gorge is winding; tell us if you suffer from travel sickness.
  • Mountain weather can change the order of stops.
  • Dress modestly for the monastery.
  • Lunch is a set menu; tell us about dietary needs when you enquire.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fuente Dé cable car included?

No. It can sometimes be added if time and weather allow, at your own cost.

How long is the drive?

About two hours each way from Santander, with scenic stops along the route.

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