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Basque Country to Asturias Self-Guided Cycling Tour

Name: Basque Country to Asturias Self-Guided Cycling Tour
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1338.81 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Spain

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

150111

Operator:

IberoCycle Tours
Length:

9 days
Group size:

20 pax
Age:

10 to 80
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

27.07-04.08.25 scheduled
03.08-11.08.25 scheduled
10.08-18.08.25 scheduled
17.08-25.08.25 scheduled
24.08-01.09.25 scheduled
31.08-08.09.25 scheduled
07.09-15.09.25 scheduled
14.09-22.09.25 scheduled
21.09-29.09.25 scheduled
28.09-06.10.25 scheduled
05.10-13.10.25 scheduled
19.10-27.10.25 scheduled
26.10-03.11.25 scheduled
27.12-04.01.27 scheduled

Itinerary

Follow the beautiful coastline of Northern Spain, from Bilbao in the Basque Country to Ribadesella in Asturias. Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, wonderful and unspoilt beaches, pretty villages, all in the same tour.

Highlights:

UNESCO site Puente Vizcaya, 19th century bridge

Tapas of Bilbao, anchovies of Santoña, cider of Asturias

Mountain & ocean views from fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera

Possible to extend the tour until Gijón.

Tour program

Day 1

Bilbao

Arrive at Bilbao hotel by own means. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Old Quarter, enjoy some of the best tapas in Spain,

Day 2

Bilbao to Castro Urdiales

We exit Bilbao by following the River Nervión to the mouth of the river, passing the Guggenheim Museum as we do so. In Getxo we can see the magnificent 19th century villas built by the rich Basque industrialists, before visiting the one-time fishing villlage of Algorta. We cross the river using the unique Puente Vizcaya, a transporter bridge which dates back to 1893, and is a World Heritage Site. We then follow the coastline to the fishing port of Castro Urdiales with its pretty harbour and gothic church on the seafront. 40 km - 25 miles

Day 3

Castro to Santoña

From Castro Urdiales, we head west along the magnificent coastline. We shortly reach Sonabia with the impressive cliffs home to a colony of majestic griffon vultures which we should see soaring above us as we ride. We then reach the fishing port of Laredo and head out along its enormous beach towards Santoña and the backdrop of the Monte Buciero. A short ferry crossing takes us across the river estuary. Santoña is famous for its anchovies, a local delicacy. From here it is only a short ride to our hotel on the beach of Berria. 35 km - 22 miles

Day 4

Santoña to Santander

From Santoña our route takes us westwards, parallel to the coast, with beautiful green scenery, beaches, cliffs. Finally we reach Somo with its beaches and surfers. A short ride takes us to Pedreña, with its world famous golf course where Severiano Ballesteros was raised and learned to play golf. From here we take a boat across the Bay of Santander, to reach the elegant capital of Cantabria. 46 km - 29 miles

Day 5

Santander to Santillana del Mar

We leave Santander along the waterfront, taking in the magnificent views across the Bay, the Magdalena Palace and Beach, and the beautiful beaches of El Sardinero. From here we head west again past the unspoilt beaches of Liencres, with views down the coast and to the Picos de Europa mountains. Here we are following the pilgrims trail of El Camino de Santiago. A fine bike path takes us down the River Besaya towards the sea and the village of Suances. From here it is only a short ride to the beautiful medieval village of Santillana del Mar. 54 km - 34 miles

Day 6

Santillana del Mar to San Vicente de la Barqueira

From Santillana we continue westwards to the village of Novales, with its lemon groves. More beach and coastal scenery takes us to Comillas, with its many Modernist buildings, the most famous of which is El Capricho, built by the Catalán architect Antoni Gaudí. Our journey takes us through the Natural Park of Oyambre, with its beautiful beaches and coastline towards tonight's resting place in the seaside fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera. 36 km - 20 miles

Day 7

San Vicente de la Barquera to Llanes

Leaving San Vicente the route heads westwards along the coast. After a short distance, cycle around the beautiful headland of Pechón with its magnificent views of the coastline. Crossing the River Deva in Unquera we enter the province of Asturias. The village of Colombres is home to the sumptuous villas of the indianos, emigrants to the Americas who made their fortune and then returned. From here, the route continues between the coast and the dramatic mountain backdrop of the Sierra de Cuera, foothills of the Picos de Europa. A beautiful descent through eucalyptus forests brings us back to the coast, where we cycle past beautiful and unspoilt beaches to arrive at the charming fishing village of Llanes. 47 km - 30 miles

Day 8

Llanes to Ribadesella

Cycle westwards and visit a string of fine beaches, including the incredible landlocked beach of Gulpiyuri. We continue, with the magnificent coastline to our right, and the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de Cuera and the Picos de Europa to our left. Finally we reach Ribadesella. Here we can spend time enjoying this pretty Asturian fishing village with its beach and lively atmosphere. 44 km - 27 miles

Day 9

Ribadesella

End of Iberocycle services after breakfast.

Tour Details

accommodation

A variety of hand-picked hotels and country inns, each with its own particular charm and personal service and quality.

Hotels range from "posadas", "Casas rurales" or country inn type accomodation to two, three and four star hotels. One thing they do have in common is the standard of the accommodation. The key words here are quality, comfort, cleanliness and friendliness. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms. We have selected and inspected all our hotels personally and we constantly request custome feedback. They all have their own charm and character, and are chosen for their unique situation, regional atmosphere, comfort, cleanliness, and personalised customer attention. These hotels form an important part of the IberoCycle holiday experience. Most have at least one English speaker.

flights

Not included

guide

Self-guided tour.

Iberocycle transports luggage to the next hotel. On some stages cyclist are also transferred part of the way to avoid unnecessary climbs.

Cyclist do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.

Guest are transported to and from arrival / departure points.

Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.

Cyclist are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps.

Fitter cyclist may extend stages at wil.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Continental style breakfast

optional

Possibility of spending extra nights in any town.

Possibility to start the tour in San Sebastian adding 3 more nights.

Group of 4 people can start any date.

others

Accommodation with en-suite bathroom.

Information pack (route guide and maps)

Ridewithgps tracks.

Luggage transport

Lunch and dinner are not included.

Bike hire not included.

Tandem under request.

transport

Transport to and from arrival / departure points not included.

Good to know

Currency

€

Euro

Spain

Customer reviews

Overall

Itinerary

4.5

Guide

4.5

Transport

4.5

Accommodation

Food

3.5

Operator

4.9

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.