Picos and Potes guided tour from Santander
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Enjoy an unforgettable day visiting the Liébana region and Picos de Europa, one of the nicest areas in Cantabria.Your first stop will be at the Monastery of Santo Toribio. This is one of the four holy places in the world that offer the Jubilee in Perpetuum. The importance of this monastery relies on the Lignum Crucis, which is the largest piece of wood that remains of the Cross of Jesus.Afterward, you will reach Fuente Dé and the cable car station in case you want to go to the upper station on Picos de Europa. The trip with the cable car is optional and will only take you about 4 minutes to reach a height of 1,823m above sea level. The views from this place are simply breathtaking. In the summer, there is also the possibility of doing a horse-riding tour in Fuente Dé (optional).Finally, you will arrive in the village of Potes, one of the nicest villages in Spain and the capital of the region. You will stop there for lunch and shopping before heading back to Santander.
Highlights
- Enjoy the beautiful views of the Liébana region
- Reach a height of 1.823 m with the cable car of Fuente Dé
- Visit the village of Potes, one of the nicest in Spain
- Enjoy the beautiful mountain landscape of Liébana
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English, Italian, Spanish
What's included
- Guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Cable car ticket
Where you'll meet
Pick-up from your hotel in Santander. Alternatively, you can go to the meeting point at the bus stop in C/ Castelar, 25 (next to hotel Vincci Puertochico). You should be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. From Torrelavega area please be at: Pabellón de la Habana Vieja (bus stop).
Operated by
EXPLORING CANTABRIA
Important information
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* You will be contacted in advance to book the optional cable car tickets (extra charge €31.00/person in high season or €21.00/person in low season) and the optional 1-hour horse riding (extra charge €35.00/person)
Know in advance:
* This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants
* You will be requested to add your contact info during checkout. The local operator will contact you the day before the excursion to confirm the pick-up location and time
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