Green Spain - Cantabria And The Picos De Europa Mountain Range
- Duration: 11 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TBAR8112
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
11 days
INCLUDES SANTILLANA DEL MAR, COMILLAS, CASTRO URDIALES, BILBAO PLUS A BOAT TRIP AROUND SANTONA BAY.
We take the ferry to Northern Spain and enjoy Cantabria’s stunning coastline, range of historic villages & ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa Mountains. The Hotel Olimpo in the coastal village of Isla, in a stunning area of breathtaking beauty. The village has two beaches, and all rooms boast wonderful views of the sea, mountains, or surrounding area. Whilst at the hotel there is free water and house wine with evening meals and on the final evening we have a farewell dinner with seafood, wine and portes liquor!
PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast and evening meals are included in resort, but not on the ferry. Onboard there is a choice of three restaurants, a café, a self-service restaurant and an a la carte option.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Wednesday We journey to Plymouth and board the Brittany Ferry for the 21-hour crossing to Santander. We have included an inside cabin onboard and there are restaurants, bars, a spa, Wi-Fi andeven an outdoor pool, weather permitting.
Thursday We arrive into Santander and make the short journey to our hotel in Isla where we are met with a welcome drink and canapes.
Tours whilst at Resort +TWO FREE DAYS to enjoy the resort
A | We travel to the world heritage mediaeval village of Santillana del Mar where most houses were built between the 14th and 18th centuries, and all can be explored by foot. Later, we stop in Comillas, one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria with cobbled streets, open squares and two beaches.
B | A full day in the Picos De Europa Mountain Range. First, we make a stop in San Vincente de la Barquera, a picturesque town on the coast with the astonishing backdrop of the Picos de Europa.
Then we follow the River Deva Valley up into the mountains and visit the town of Potes, a mediaeval town with traditional buildings, wooden balconies and surrounded by mountains.
C | To the traditional fishing village of Castro Urdiales with its pretty harbour and attractive centre, before we visit Santona. We take a boat trip around the pretty bays with beautiful views of the region.
D | We spend the day in Bilbao which has the internationally renowned Guggenheim Museum. There is also a historic quarter with seven pedestrianised streets running perpendicular to the river.
Thursday We make our way to Santander and board our ferry for the return journey. Again, an inside cabin is provided.
Friday We arrive into Plymouth and make the journey home with a lunchtime stop in Exeter.
Holiday Inclusions
Price Includes:- Return coach travel
- Home pickup & drop off service (see here for details.)
- Channel crossings
- Tours as indicated (including a boat trip)
- Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal and a cabin on the ferry
PLEASE NOTE: The price includes an inside cabin without a window and if there are two of you in the room then one will be on a top bunk. if you would like 2x lower bunks or an outside cabin with a window, then this is available for a supplementary charge as shown.
Supplements:
+ £50pp 2x lower bunks in inside cabin
+ £80pp 2x lower bunks in outside cabin
+ £270 Single Supplement (inside cabin on ferry)
+ £600 Single Supplement (inside cabin on ferry)
PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast and evening meals are included in resort but not on the ferry. Onboard there is a choice of three restaurants, a café, a self-service restaurant and an à la carte option.
Hotel Information
Hotel Olimpo
4-star hotel with great facilities.
AC | MINI BAR | GYM
www.hotelolimpo.es/en/
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