Bike tour along the Atlantic coast in Spain

Your bike tour on the Atlantic coast in Spain begins in Santander, the elegant capital of the Spanish region of Cantabria. After checking into your hotel, we recommend taking a stroll around the city. Visit the futuristic Centro Botín, one of the most famous museums of modern art in the world. Or how about a detour to one of the numerous sandy beaches and a boat trip through the bay of Santander?

You cycle along the coast to Santillana del Mar. The centuries-old old town with its medieval palaces and picturesque squares is particularly worth a long walk. The Colegiata de Santillana del Mar is particularly worth a visit. The name of the town is derived from Saint Juliana, whose remains are kept in the Romanesque collegiate church. Just outside the town is the Cave of Altamira. The prehistoric rock paintings there have achieved world fame due to their uniqueness. A faithful replica of the cave can be viewed in the nearby museum.

On small roads, you will first cycle to Comillas on your bike tour along the Atlantic coast in Spain today. The small coastal town is ideal for a refreshing dip in the sea. Treat yourself to a break on the beach before taking a short detour to the town center, which is characterized by old and modernist buildings. Back on your bike, you cycle through the Oyambre Nature Park to your stage destination of San Vicente de la Barquera. The old fishing village has a remarkable Gothic church, a castle and the remains of a town wall. Enjoy a walk on one of the town's beaches at the end of the day.

Today you will cycle through the region of Asturias and the Costa Verde. The Costa Verde, the green coast, is one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Spain. Due to the abundance of rain, the landscape is greener than other parts of Spain. Llanes is your destination for the day. The small fishing town is located directly on the coast and at the foot of the Sierra de Cuera mountain range. Treat yourself to typical Asturian specialties such as a fabada, a hearty bean stew, or a refreshing cider in Llanes at the end of your day's cycling. It is reported that the Sidra was drunk by the Asturians over 2000 years ago.

Near the coast and cycling through small, picturesque towns, you will get to know the town of Ribadesella on today's stage of your bike tour along the Atlantic coast in Spain. Situated at the mouth of the River Sella, the small town has an old fishing port and an old town characterized by numerous merchant houses and palaces. After arriving in the town, visit the Tito Bustillo stalactite cave, famous for its Stone Age cave paintings, or treat yourself to an extended afternoon break in one of the many romantic street cafés. Beach lovers will get their money's worth swimming and sunbathing at Playa de Santa Marina.

Today you cycle not far from the Dinosaur Coast. Dinosaur coast? The stretch of coast between Ribadesella and Villaviciosa is home to fossils from the time of the dinosaurs over 150 million years ago. Dinosaurs of different sizes left behind traces of footprints that are still visible today. The tracks on La Griega beach are among the largest footprints in the world. Your destination Villaviciosa is considered the birthplace of cider. Taste and enjoy the fermented apple juice in one of the sidrerías, where the waiter pours it in a characteristic manner with a raised arm to decant it.

The last stage of your bike tour along the Atlantic coast in Spain today takes you back to your destination of Gijón, not far from the coast. The largest city in Asturias looks back on a long industrial past, which can still be felt in many places today. Nevertheless, Gijón has developed into a city with a diverse cultural offering and a lively bar and restaurant scene. The Cimavilla, the oldest part of the city, is well worth a visit. The ruins of an old Roman settlement can be found there. Are you drawn to the beach again at the end of your trip? No problem. Playa de San Lorenzo is just a stone's throw away from the city center.

After breakfast, your bike tour on the Atlantic coast in Spain comes to an end. We are happy to extend your stay in Gijón or Santander with an extra night on request. Simply contact us if you are interested.