Hiking in Cantabria, el Camino Lebaniego

• Pedal on gentle cycling from the Cantabrian Mountains into the world-famous Rioja wine region
• Constantly changing scenery: high meadows, quiet forests, dramatic gorges and wide river valleys
• Visit the fairytale village of Orbaneja del Castillo
• Fascinating Romanesque architecture and cave-churches carved into rock
• Cycle through the world famous vineyards and try the finest Rioja wines
• Excellent local cuisine: mountain stews, fresh river fish, cured meats
• Optional e-bikes for a relaxed and easy ride

This 10-day Camino del Norte cycling holiday follows the Atlantic coast from Bilbao to Oviedo, combining spectacular seaside scenery with the rich history and culture of northern Spain. Ride through fishing villages, medieval towns, and cities such as Santander and Oviedo, following a route designed to stay as close as possible to the pilgrims' path while using paved roads. Expect an undulating journey with regular climbs.

• Bilbao, Santander and Avilés, with avant-garde buildings and historic town centres
• Renowned gastronomy that will leave you speechless
• Breathtaking cliffs above the Gulf of Bizcaya and inland planes of A Terra Chá
• Medieval villages like Santillana del Mar or Mondonedo that take you back into time
• Oviedo, birthplace of all pilgrimages to Santiago
• Special encounters with other pilgrims that will stay in your memory forever
• Santiago de Compostela, a city forged by legend
• Cycling the Camino del Norte guide

• Pass through the lush green hinterland to the impressive cliffs.
• Get to know the energetic Bilbao, full of gastronomy and avant-garde with the Guggenheim Museum.
• Discover Santander, with its history, culture and natural beauty.
• Visit small coastal towns with white sandy beaches.

• White sandy beaches and green coastal and inland villages with postcard scenery
• Charming fishermen's villages like Llanes and Ribadesella, full of character and rich heritage
• Medieval villages that seem frozen in another era
• Discover a unique architecture inspired by Antoni Gaudi alongside traditional Indianos houses
• Savor amazing gastronomy, from fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses to slow-food specialties
• Oviedo: birthplace of all Caminos, home to remarkable pre-Romanesque monuments

• Mixture of pilgrimage route and mountain trek following a branch of the famous Camino de Santiago
• Long, but technically easy, routes at the beginning of the week and then more mountainous and off-the-beaten track as you get closer to the Picos de Europa
• Countryside roads and footpaths through an amazingly authentic rural hinterland
• Beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes