Arrival at your charming accommodation, la Posada de Las Quintas, about a 2-hour drive from the airport. If there's time this afternoon, you may wish to visit the well-preserved Medieval village of Santillana del Mar. Admire its lovely Romanesque church or enjoy dinner on one of the outdoor terraces. Or, if you come by way of the coastal road, you might want to jump right in with a stop at Tagle beach for a paddle in the sea!

Queveda is perfectly situated for a number of interesting visits. Stroll about the lovely coastal town of Comillas and gawk at "El Capricho" designed by Gaudí. A bit further to the east, you'll find the beautiful beaches of Oyambre Nature Reserve and an excellent network of coastal walking paths. The Medieval village of Santillana del Mar is also nearby, as is the spectacular Cueva del Soplado with an unbelievable display of rare cave formations. Another possible destination could be the city of Santander, where you can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch.

Challenge: Visit historical and natural monuments near Queveda.

Villages along the way: Comillas, San Vicente, Santillana, Santander

Queveda is perfectly situated for a number of interesting visits. Stroll about the lovely coastal town of Comillas and gawk at "El Capricho" designed by Gaudí. A bit further to the east, you'll find the beautiful beaches of Oyambre Nature Reserve and an excellent network of coastal walking paths. The Medieval village of Santillana del Mar is also nearby, as is the spectacular Cueva del Soplado with an unbelievable display of rare cave formations. Another possible destination could be the city of Santander, where you can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch.

Challenge: Visit historical and natural monuments near Queveda.

Villages along the way: Comillas, San Vicente, Santillana, Santander

Today you drive inland to encounter the breath-taking beauty of the Picos de Europa, a striking world of exotic karstic wonders. Towering peaks, plunging gorges, rushing rivers, extensive forests and tiny villages built in nearly impossible locations. Authentic rural life and deeply rooted traditions, as well as impressive natural and historical monuments: the Cares Gorge, the cable car at Fuente Dé, Sta. Maria de Lebeña Church or the Monastery of Santo Toribio. This is a land of so much beauty, you'll soon find that you've fallen in love.

Challenge: Visits to natural and historical monuments in the Picos.

Villages along the way: Potes, Cosgaya

Today you drive inland to encounter the breath-taking beauty of the Picos de Europa, a striking world of exotic karstic wonders. Towering peaks, plunging gorges, rushing rivers, extensive forests and tiny villages built in nearly impossible locations. Authentic rural life and deeply rooted traditions, as well as impressive natural and historical monuments: the Cares Gorge, the cable car at Fuente Dé, Sta. Maria de Lebeña Church or the Monastery of Santo Toribio. This is a land of so much beauty, you'll soon find that you've fallen in love.

Challenge: Visits to natural and historical monuments in the Picos.

Villages along the way: Potes, Cosgaya

Today you drive inland to encounter the breath-taking beauty of the Picos de Europa, a striking world of exotic karstic wonders. Towering peaks, plunging gorges, rushing rivers, extensive forests and tiny villages built in nearly impossible locations. Authentic rural life and deeply rooted traditions, as well as impressive natural and historical monuments: the Cares Gorge, the cable car at Fuente Dé, Sta. Maria de Lebeña Church or the Monastery of Santo Toribio. This is a land of so much beauty, you'll soon find that you've fallen in love.

Challenge: Visits to natural and historical monuments in the Picos.

Villages along the way: Potes, Cosgaya

Your arrangement ends today after breakfast. So it's 'adios' to Northern Spain. But not for long, as soon you'll be aching to return.