Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

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.