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HIGHLIGHTS 

 • You will cross the Hermida gorge by van 
 • You will have the opportunity to take the Cable Car in Fuente Dé and go up to Picos de Europa at a height of 1.823 m 
 • You will take lovely photos of the Picos de Europa area 
 • You will enjoy free time to visit Potes, capital Liébana 
 • You will discover the Monastery of Santo Toribio 

SUMMARY 

In this full-day excursion, you will discover the beautiful mountain region of Liébana. We will drive to Fuente Dé, where you will enjoy some free time to take the Cable Car to go up to Picos de Europa if you wish (entrance fees not included). 

You will also visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio, one of the four holy places of Christianity for hosting the Lignum Crucis. Finally, we will arrive at the village of Potes, the capital of the region, and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain for its cobbled streets, stone houses, and bridges. In Potes, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish.

Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander 

HIGHLIGHTS 
 • Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings 
 • Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo  
 • Enjoy the views over the Pas River
 • Visit the new Cave Art Centre in Puente Viesgo

SUMMARY 

After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008.

The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value.

Our next stop will be to visit the new Rock Art Interpretation Center to better understand the origin and development of rock art.

Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo

El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art

You will discover in a different way the most important and special spaces of the Bay of Santander, considered internationally as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
This experience will be an unforgettable memory for you and your companions on your holidays in Santander.

Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander.

HIGHLIGHTS 
 • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings 
 • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo  
 • Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
 • Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo

SUMMARY 

On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.

To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.

Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander

HIGHLIGHTS 
 • Visit an anchovy factory and savor the famous Anchovy of Santoña
 • Visit a family-run wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting
 • Enjoy the "Menú of the day" in a local restaurant in the Pasiego Valleys. 
 • Learn about the history of the Sobao and visit a sobao maker in Sellaya. 
 • Enjoy a product tasting after each visit. 
 • Discover the beautiful fishing town of Santoña and the peaceful Pasiego Valleys

SUMMARY

Stimulate your five senses with this tour proposal: you will love the silence and peace of the vineyard fields, the aroma of the sobaos factory, the texture of the anchovy of Cantabria, the taste of the Cantabrian cheeses and the beauty of the Pasiego Valleys. A relaxed and fun day to learn more about the gastronomy of Cantabria and enjoy the beauty of its landscapes.

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