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Circular route from Somo to Aro Lighthouse
Visorando Member
28.44 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,703 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ribamontán al Mar (Cantabria)
A very enjoyable cycle ride starting from Somo to the Aro lighthouse along the coast, then back via inland roads. This ride can be done on an e-bike or a standard bike, but it’s quite a workout otherwise. Avoid road bikes with narrow tyres.
Descent from the Fuente Dé cable car, Picos de Europa.
7.78 mi
+755 ft
-3,346 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camaleño (Cantabria)
After taking the cable car up, you can walk down via a long circular route that goes round the mountain in a clockwise direction.
Download the route before you go up, as there is usually no mobile signal.
The path (PR®-PNPE-24) is easy for about 7 km. It is generally well signposted, but not always. After the wooden bridge, the path is narrow and more difficult for about 500 metres. It then continues through the woods, without difficulty, to Fuente De.
The hike is long, so it’s best to be well-equipped and in good shape.
Fuente Dé
Association / Club / Walk leader9.05 mi
+1,391 ft
-3,629 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Camaleño (Cantabria)
This asymmetrical hike begins with an ascent by cable car, which explains the big difference between the positive and negative elevation gains.
Superb views of the Picos de Europa and a good workout for your calves on the descent.
The Cabo Mayor lighthouse
3.07 mi
+404 ft
-417 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Santander (Cantabria)
A short walk along the seafront in Santander to see the Cabo Mayor lighthouse, following the coastal path in Mataleñas Park.
Several beautiful viewpoints along the way, including Mirador de Mataleñas and Mirador de Cabo Minor.
Pico Sagrado Corazón
10.87 mi
+3,806 ft
-3,806 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Cillorigo de Liébana (Cantabria)
Andara Massif. This peak enjoys great prestige due to legends. At the summit is a bronze statue dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every 10 years since 1900, there has been a pilgrimage. It presents no technical difficulty.
Access is via a car park at Jito de Escandari.
From Playa de la Arena to Isla-Playa
2.94 mi
+673 ft
-666 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Arnuero (Cantabria)
Between Santander and Larédo, the Cantabrian coast alternates between impressive cliffs and rias with huge, very attractive beaches. The stretch of coastline between the Ria de Ajo and the Joyel marshes gives a good overview of this and offers the opportunity for a beautiful, physically demanding walk. And what a pleasure it is to enjoy the gentle beaches at each end.
From Potes to the ghost village of Pordeciar
6.15 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Potes (Cantabria)
A circular loop from Potes to Pordeciar, a ghost village where it feels as if the inhabitants have just left. Paths surrounded mainly by cork oaks and arbutus trees. Some of the oaks have been pruned for cork harvesting. An easy route with no difficulty, there are many possible paths and the village of Porciedar is marked by wooden signs. There is an excellent view of the highest Picos de Europa peaks.
Tour of Monte Buciero
7.10 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Santoña (Cantabria)
Monte Buciero, which rises to almost 400 m, is an ancient island that a fragile sandbar has connected to the Cantabrian coast. Separated by a few hundred metres from the long sandy strip that leads to Larédo, it watches the ebb and flow of the tide as it fills and empties the marshes of Santona. The town nestles in its shelter, and its port, one of the busiest in Spain, makes it the anchovy capital. The proposed route around this hill offers views over the marshes and the magnificent beaches that surround them, and connects the lighthouses that dot this rather rugged coastline.
The Mythological Trail of Mount Hozarco and the Santa Catalina Viewpoint
2.23 mi
+696 ft
-699 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Peñarrubia (Cantabria)
Discover the mythological trail while enjoying the panoramic views of Mount Hozarco in Peñarrubia. In the heart of the Picos de Europa, this is a trail for the whole family to enjoy as you discover the different creatures of the region.
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