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Sort by: |  Self Drive | All |  Green Spain Route | 8 Nights (min)
Price It | | This route, sheltered by the sea, starts in the Basque Country and ends at the gateway to Galicia. Argómaniz, Limpias, Santillana del Mar, Cangas de Onís and Ribadeo are the stops on this route that runs ?sheltered by the Cantabrian Mountains? through an infinite landscape of green meadows bisected by short, fast-flowing rivers. This is a route that includes a rich historic-artistic heritage that goes from prehistoric remains such as the Altamira Caves, the monuments left behind by the Romans such as the bridge at Cangas de Onis, Medieval settlements such as the town of Santillana del Mar and much, much more. The Renaissance is also represented by the Parador de Argómaniz, an old 16th century palace. The route does not forget modern art, with the Guggenhein and Artium Museums in Bilbao and Álava Respectively. The tour ends in Galicia, where the green mountains are only an aperitif to the historic, gastronomic and natural beauty of this north-western outpost of Spain. (Cantabria_y_Asturias Vacations) |
 Northern Spain and the Green Coast | 10 Nights (min)
Price It | | Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Guernica, Bilbao, Castro Urdiales, Santander, Oviedo and Santiago de Compostela with a rent a car. (Cantabria_y_Asturias Vacations) |
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| Cantabria y Asturias Cities |
Gijon
Founded nearly 3,000 years ago as a fishing village, Gijón is nowadays an important port on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The historic fishing village, known as Cimadevilla, is located on a peninsula that divides the port in half. The village is the main tourist attraction of the city. Take a hike up to Cerro de Santa Catalina and admire the magnificent view of the outstretched coastline forming the port. On the very edge of the peninsula is a sculpture the size of a house, Eligio del Horizonte, or Praise of the Horizon. | Book this City | Oviedo
The modern capital of the province of Asturias, Oviedo is famous especially for its magnificent churches. The main attraction is the Cathedral of San Salvador with its astonishing Gothic structure, dating from 14th century, erected in 1388 over the previous cathedral, from the 8th century. Within the cathedral you may also visit Cámara Santa de Oviedo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While you're in Oviedo don't miss the House of the Llanes having the best Baroque facade in the whole of Asturias. | Book this City | Santander
While not as glamorous as San Sebastian, the city of Santander is a great alternative if you want to avoid the summer crowds. Noteworthy, Santander had its 27 years of royal fame in the early 20th century, when it became a residence for Alfonso XIII. Largely rebuilt after a 1941 fire, Santandero has three main beaches. However, most visitors head for the smaller resort of El Sardinero, only 1 ½ miles away. An alternative during high season is El Puntal, a beautiful beach only 15 minutes away by boat. | Book this City | Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Europe, a Spanish national landmark, that was once a famous place of pilgrimage. Take a stroll and admire Plaza de Ramón Pelayo (also called Plaza Mayor) one of the main sites of the village. Don't miss the 15th-century tower, facing Calle de Juan Infante, known for its pointed arched doorway. Santillana del Mar is a good base for visiting the Caves of Altamira, containing some of the most famous Stone Age paintings in the world. | Book this City |
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