Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour
Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour
Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour
Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour
Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour
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Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

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Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable horseback ride in Picos (optional)
Enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape of Picos de Europa and Liébana
Explore the village of Potes, one of the nicest in Spain
Itinerary
Depart from Santander and travel into the heart of the Liébana region, one of Cantabria's most beautiful areas, where dramatic mountains, lush forests, and winding rivers shape the landscape. Along the way, be amazed as you cross the spectacular Hermida Gorge, one of the longest and most impressive gorges in Spain.

Your first stop is the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites and home to the Lignum Crucis, the largest known preserved fragment of the Cross of Jesus.

After this meaningful visit, continue to Fuente Dé, the gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park. Here you'll have approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to enjoy the surroundings. You may choose to ride the famous cable car, take in the scenery at your own pace, or enjoy an optional horseback riding experience in the area.

The cable car ascent takes just four minutes and lifts you to an altitude of 1,823 meters above sea level, offering truly breathtaking panoramic views of the Picos de Europa.

The journey continues to Potes, the charming capital of Liébana and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Stroll through its cobbled streets, cross its historic bridges, and admire the medieval Torre del Infantado.

Enjoy a short guided walk through the town, followed by free time for lunch and browsing the many local shops offering traditional products and souvenirs.
Product details
Discover the breathtaking scenery of Picos de Europa and the picturesque village of Potes. The tour includes a visit to the Monastery of Santo Toribio which houses the Lignum Crucis.
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What's included
Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Liability insurance
Transport in a 9-seater minivan or minibus (during high season)
Food and drinks
Horseback riding (only available in summer – €30 per person for 1-hour horse riding)
Tickets for the cable car (€17 per person in low season, and €20 per person in high season)
Eligibility
Adult: Age 18 to 99
Child: Age 4 to 12
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 09:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 09:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note

Cable car tickets are purchased in advance so that the whole group can ride at the same time. The activity provider will contact you prior to the date of the tour to confirm if you want to book it (€30 per person in high season; €20 per person in low season to be paid to the guide on the tour date)

During the months of July, August, and September you can also choose to do a horseback riding route during your free time in Fuente Dé (extra cost of €25 for 1 hour of riding per person). Please contact the activity provider in advance if you are interested in this activity

Items recommended to bring:

Comfortable shoes

Warm clothing

Good to know:

Cable car tickets are purchased in advance so that the whole group can ride at the same time. The activity provider will contact you prior to the date of the tour to confirm if you want to book it (€30 per person in high season; €20 per person in low season to be paid to the guide on the tour date)

During the months of July, August, and September you can also choose to do a horseback riding route during your free time in Fuente Dé (extra cost of €25 for 1 hour of riding per person). Please contact the activity provider in advance if you are interested in this activity

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