Guide · Spain

Asturias & Cantabria

A green-north route connecting pre-Romanesque heritage, high mountains, prehistoric art and Cantabrian architecture.

4 days4 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Asturian heritage

Oviedo

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    Santa María del Naranco

    See a rare surviving masterpiece of Asturian pre-Romanesque architecture on the slopes above Oviedo.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Mountain day

Picos de Europa

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    Picos de Europa National Park

    Choose a valley, cable-car area or trail rather than trying to cover the whole park in one day.

    Duration
    240 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access; paid activities may apply
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Altamira

Santillana del Mar

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    Altamira Cave

    Visit the museum and accurate replica cave to understand the art without assuming entry to the fragile original chamber.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Comillas architecture

Comillas

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    Comillas Pontifical University

    See a monumental educational complex above one of Cantabria’s most architecturally distinctive towns.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information