Northern Spain

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Northern Spain Bicycle Tours

Introduction

Cantabria and Asturias are adjacent autonomous regions of Northern Spain that front the Atlantic Ocean on the southern shores of the Bay of Biscay. Straddling the border between the two regions is the Picos de Europa, one of Spain’s most spectacular mountain ranges, characterized by towering summits, plunging gorges and hidden valleys that shelter idyllic mountain villages. The Picos are a habitat for some of Europe’s rarest wildlife.

“Green Spain”, as the region is sometimes known, offers images and experiences very different from those of Mediterranean Spain. The Costa Verde is Spain’s most dramatic coastline with fine arching bays between massive cliffs topped by verdant meadows. This is a region of the country that is known, appreciated and frequented by the Spanish themselves. Besides superb cycling, you can also look forward to wonderful food and some of Spain’s finest wines.

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Map of the Region

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Northern Spain Biking Routes

Route	Start	Finish	Route options				En route
A^	SANTANDER	SANTILLANA					Santander; El Sardinero; Cabo Mayor lighthouse; Santillana; Altamira
A^	SANTILLANA	SANTANDER					Santander; El Sardinero; Cabo Mayor lighthouse; Santillana; Altamira
B	SANTILLANA	Cabuérniga					Altamira; Cabezón de la Sal; Valley of Cabuerniga; extension to Bárcena Mayor
C	SANTILLANA	Campoó					Altamira; Barcena Mayor; Cabezón de la Sal; Alto Campoó
D	SANTILLANA	San Vicente					Oyambre; Comillas; Cóbreces
D	San Vicente	SANTILLANA					Oyambre; Comillas; Cóbreces
E	Campoó	Campoó					Embalse del Ebro; Source of the Ebro; Corconte Spa
F	Campoó	Cervera					Aguilar de Campoó; stork nesting sites; Aguilar de Campoó lake
G	Cervera	Cervera					Sierra del Brezo; Cervera lakes; Guardo
H	Cervera	Potes					Valley of Valdeprado; Puerto de Piedras Luengas; Santa Maria de Piasca
I	Cabuérniga	Potes					Puente Nansa; Valley of Valdeprado; Puerto de Piedras Luengas; Santa María de Piasca
I	Potes	Cabuérniga					Puente Nansa; Valley of Valdeprado; Puerto de Piedras Luengas; Santa María de Piasca
J	Potes	San Vicente					Santa Maria de Lebeña; La Hermida gorge; Panes; Unquera; Noriega
J	San Vicente	Potes					Santa Maria de Lebeña; La Hermida gorge; Panes; Unquera; Noriega
K	Potes	Potes					Valley of Valdebarro; Fuenta De; Santo Toribio monastery; Mogrovejo
L	Potes	Arenas de Cabrales					Santa Maria de Lebeña; La Hermida gorge; Panes; Sotres; Treviso
M	Arenas de Cabrales	San Vicente					Panes; Unquera; Noriega; Sierra de Cuera
N	Arenas de Cabrales	LLANES					Valley of Cabrales; Costa Verde
O	Arenas de Cabrales	Cangas de Onís					Valley of Cabrales; Covadonga; Mirador de la Reina
P	Cangas de Onís	LLANES					Ribadesella; Siera de la Cubeta; Costa Verde
Q^	LLANES	San Vicente					Costa Verde; Unquera; Noriega; Andrín
Q^	San Vicente	LLANES					Costa Verde; Unquera; Noriega; Andrín
R	San Vicente	San Vicente					Estrada; Bielba; Pechón; Santillana del Mar
S	San Vicente	Cabuérniga					La Hermida Gorge; Collade de Hoz; Collada de Ozalbal; El Soplao caves
T	Cabuérniga	Villacarriedo					Carmona pass; Barcena Mayor; Puente Visego caves and spa; Pas country
U	Villacarriedo	SANTANDER					Miera Valley; San Roque de Riomiera; Liérganes; La Cavada; Somo

Note:

Towns above in CAPITALS are Trailhead towns.

^ = Public transport option available for part or all of route

* = Route can be divided into two shorter options (with an additional overnight)