Itinerary
- Day 1
Cudillero
You'll arrive in Asturias and pick up your rental car at the airport, then drive to Cudillero, a fishing village with narrow winding streets and colorful houses. The afternoon is yours to wander around, check out the local seafood restaurants, and get a feel for the place. Before evening, head up to Mirador de la Garita where you can watch the sun set over the harbor and the fishing boats below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Cudillero fishing village
- Visit Mirador de la Garita for harbor views
Optional Activities
- Dine at seafront tavern
- Browse narrow streets and local shops
Landmarks/POIs Cudillero Mirador de la Garita - Day 2
Asturian Coast
This morning you'll explore Oviedo's historic center, walking through its Gothic architecture and stopping by the traditional markets to see what locals are selling. After that, you're driving to the Asturian coast to see the beaches and dramatic cliffs. The Cathedral of San Salvador and Santa María del Naranco are on your route, so you'll stop at both. Later in the day, wind down at Playa del Silencio where the light is great for photos and it's quiet enough to just sit and think.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Cathedral of San Salvador
- Visit Santa María del Naranco
- Discover Playa del Silencio
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional markets in Oviedo
- Explore quaint plazas and architecture
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of San Salvador Santa María del Naranco Playa del Silencio Oviedo - Day 3
Terras do Miño
You're heading west into Galicia and arriving in Ribadeo, a coastal town with strong ties to the sea. Playa de las Catedrales is your main stop here with its sea-carved rock formations and caves, but you'll need to check tide times and book your entry slot beforehand. Later you can drive inland to Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve where there are walking trails through old forests and wetlands if you want to slow down and walk around for a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Ribadeo town center
- Visit Playa de las Catedrales
- Discover Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve
Optional Activities
- Try pulpo a feira with local Albariño wine
- Light hiking in Terras do Miño
- Wildlife watching
Landmarks/POIs Ribadeo Playa de las Catedrales Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve - Day 4
Santander
You're traveling to Cantabria and spending time in Santillana del Mar, a medieval village with cobblestone streets and stone buildings everywhere. The Altamira Museum is next with its replica prehistoric cave paintings, and you should grab tickets in advance since spots fill up. After that, head to Santander to see the Palacio de la Magdalena overlooking the water and walk along El Sardinero Beach with its nice sand and promenade lined with older buildings and cafés.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Santillana del Mar medieval village
- Visit Altamira Museum
- See Palacio de la Magdalena
- Walk El Sardinero Beach
Optional Activities
- Try quesada pasiega (traditional Cantabrian dessert)
- Visit Gran Casino del Sardinero
- Browse local shops and galleries
Landmarks/POIs Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave Palacio de la Magdalena El Sardinero Beach - Day 5
Picos de Europa
Today you're going into Picos de Europa National Park to see the mountain scenery Spain is known for in this region. You can do Covadonga Lakes surrounded by peaks and glacial valleys, or take the Fuente Dé cable car that gets you high up in less than four minutes with views and hiking trails from there. Either way, you'll pass through Cangas de Onís, a small town with a medieval Roman bridge that's worth a quick stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Covadonga Lakes
- Experience Fuente Dé cable car
- Visit Cangas de Onís
Optional Activities
- Hike around Covadonga Lakes
- Picnic in alpine meadows
- Hiking trails from Fuente Dé viewpoint
- Photograph the medieval Roman Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Covadonga Lakes Fuente Dé Cable Car Cangas de Onís Picos de Europa National Park - Day 6
Gijón
Your final day takes you to Gijón, a coastal city with both city life and maritime character mixed together. You'll walk around Cimavilla, the old fishing neighborhood with colorful buildings and views of the Bay of Biscay. Grab lunch at a traditional sidrera (cider house) where they serve local Asturian food like cachopo. If you've got time before heading to the airport, you can stroll San Lorenzo Beach or walk through the botanical gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Cimavilla old fishing quarter
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional sidrería (cider house)
- Try cachopo and local sidra (cider)
- Walk San Lorenzo Beach
- Visit botanical gardens
Landmarks/POIs Gijón Cimavilla San Lorenzo Beach
