Route By Car Through Asturias, Cantabria And Galicia
Northern Spain is known for its enormous natural beauty and delicious cuisine. For these reasons, it is one of the destinations most chosen by Spaniards and tourists from around the world. Taking a car route through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia is a good idea for an unforgettable getaway. Are you coming with us?
Route by car through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia . First stage: Cantabria
To start the route we will do it from Cantabria. You can get there by car or plane and rent a car. That will depend on the time you have available, your pocket and your circumstances. We will start in Santander.
Santander and the Peña de Cabarga
Santander is a natural place full of cliffs and where the Cabo Mayor lighthouse gives it a unique marine touch. Its fine sand beaches are considered one of the most beautiful in the country. For this reason, and for many more reasons, Santander is a must on this route by car through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia.
Very close to this city is Peña de Cabarga, a rock massif from where you can enjoy the best views of the region.
Pasiegos valleys and Cabárceno park
If what you are looking for in Cantabria are those green landscapes that seem taken from a story, this is the place you are looking for. In Cabárceno, in addition to the landscape, you will be able to see various animals that live in semi-freedom. Valleys don’t need words to describe them, when you get there you will understand why.
Bárcena Mayor
This is a traditional town where they exist. In it you will believe you are in another era. Enjoying its most delicious traditional gastronomy is an essential that you cannot miss.
There are other must-sees in Cantabria. We can mention San Vicente de la Barquera, Santillana del Mar (the city of the three lies) and the Hermida gorge.
Route by car through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia. Second stage: Asturias
Another natural enclave of green colors that has no waste is the region of Asturias. What you cannot miss is:
Covadonga
In the heart of the Picos de Europa is this place full of the purest nature and impressive lakes. The higher you go, the more spectacular the views will be.
Eastern coast of Asturias
The eastern coast of Asturias seems to have been sculpted by divine hands in limestone rock. This, together with the blue of the sea, forms an incredible landscape that you will never be able to forget. And its sunsets, one of the best you have ever seen.
Oviedo
You cannot leave Asturias without visiting Oviedo, the capital of the region and also the capital of pre-Romanesque art. Visit its historic center and its Cathedral of San Salvador. The Trubia valleys, which surround the city, are also worth a visit.
Cangas de Narcea, Degaña and Ibias
If you want to see the lush Asturian nature of endless forests, you must go to this natural park. If you go in the fall, the colors of orange and reddish tones will take your breath away. Other visits in Asturias are the historical park of Navia, Avilés, Gijón, Cabo Peñas and Oscos.
Route by car through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia. Third stage: Galicia
Galicia is another of the most beautiful regions in the north of Spain. What you cannot miss in this area is:
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It was, in its time, one of the capitals of Galicia and keeps all the Galician essence and tradition. Stroll through its narrow streets and enjoy its beautiful Gothic and Romanesque cathedral.
Mount Santa Tecla
From its top you can have spectacular views of the mouth of the Miño and enjoy an incredible landscape.
Cíes Islands in Vigo
A natural paradise at the exit of the Vigo estuary. From there you can take a boat and take a route through these paradisiacal islands. Buy your boat ticket before you go on your trip, as only 2,200 visitors can enter a day.
Castro Park in Vigo
Vigo is an essential visit and, if you also want to enjoy unrepeatable views, go up to the viewpoint of the Castro Park, a medieval fortification that will make you fall in love.
Santiago de Compostela
How to talk about Galicia without mentioning Santiago de Compostela and its famous cathedral? You cannot leave Galicia without visiting both. Immerse yourself in the world of pilgrimage and enjoy the beauty and spirituality of this city.
Honey, Cabo Ortegal
This place is possibly one of the most beautiful in Spain, as a unique natural phenomenon takes place here: the union of the Cantabrian Sea with the Atlantic. Seeing two rough seas fighting for their place in the world is an unforgettable event. Do not miss it!
As other essentials in Galicia are Combarro, Cambados, Lanzada beach, the Finisterre lighthouse, Malpica, Hercules tower and Bayona.
This has been our route by car through Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia. We have offered you some of the essential must-see, because the north of Spain is so amazing that listing all the important places would be an impossible task.
