From Santander: Day Trip to Potes, Mogrovejo, and San Vicente de la Barquera
ID: GYG1284572-1964797
Catégorie:
Pays: Espagne
Durée du projet:
10:00 horaires
Description
Visit the idyllic village of Mogrovejo and soak up history at the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. Enjoy the cuisine of the village of Potes and wrap up the tour with a visit to San Vicente de la Barquera.
Embark on a day trip from Santander to discover some of Cantabria's most enchanting landscapes and villages.
Your first stop will be in Mogrovejo, one of the most picturesque villages in the region. Accompanied by a guide, you will learn about its history, its traditional architecture, and iconic sites such as the Mogrovejo Tower and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. You will also learn about its connection to the history of the Battle of Covadonga and its privileged location within the Picos de Europa National Park. Its idyllic landscapes, reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, made it the setting for the movie “Heidi.” After the visit, you will have some free time to stroll around and enjoy the surroundings.
The tour continues to the Monastery of Saint Toribio de Liébana, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain. Here, you can learn about its history and religious significance in a unique natural setting, as well as visit the interior of the monastery.
Next, you will arrive in Potes, considered one of the nicest villages in Cantabria. After a guided tour of its historic center, with its bridges, cobblestone streets, and the Torre del Infantado, you will have some free time so that you can have lunch and enjoy the local atmosphere and gastronomy.
In the afternoon, the tour heads to the coast to visit San Vicente de la Barquera. Here, you can stroll through this seaside town, take in the views of the sea and the Picos de Europa mountains, and relax before returning to Santander.
Faits saillants
- Fall in love with the charming village of Mogrovejo at the foot of the mountains
- Discover the local cuisine in the traditional village of Potes
- Learn about the history of the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
- Stroll along the seafront promenade of San Vicente de la Barquera
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour includes moderate-intensity walking sections.
The activity takes place even in the event of rain.
Time is allowed for lunch in Potes; the guide can provide recommendations.
Your guide in Buendía will be waiting outside in front of the Estación Marítima entrance.
INCLUS
- Official, bilingual guide (English- and Spanish-speaking)
- Transportation by air-conditioned van
- Guided visits
- Free admission to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
NON INCLUS
- Food and Drinks
- Entrances to any other monuments
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
