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Distance
151 Km
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Regime
Bed and breakfast
Type of Accommodation
Private room with bathroom
Service
Backpack transport
Transfer
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*Price valid from September to June. Not valid in July and August. Please contact us for pricing during these months.
Route through the Cantabrian nature
Route through the cantabrian nature
On our Cantabrian Nature Route we hike along the coast and enjoy spectacular beaches and cliffs. It is a 150-kilometer hiking route on the edge of the Cantabrian Sea, on which we find imposing forests.
This route allows us to enjoy a very rich, variable and really incredible landscape where the panoramic view remains constant. We can visit places like the mythical Playa de las Catedrales or magical cities like Rinlo, the second oldest fishing guild in Spain. Fortresses like Fornelos, nature areas with special bird protection or ports like Nois, which used to be dedicated to whaling.
The route.
The Cantabrian Nature Route is divided into seven stages. It runs along the north coast of the province of Lugo and ends in the province of Coruña between O Vicedo and Ladrido.
Our route starts in Ribadeo, a bridge city between Asturias and Galicia, towards the monumental Playa de las Catedrales and leads through Rinlo, a charming fishing village. The second stage takes us to Foz, a typical summer vacation spot on the Cantabrian coast. From there we hike to Burela, a very important fishing port. In our fourth stage we will advance further through the north of the province of Lugo to San Cibrao. The fifth stage takes us to Viveiro, the largest mouth of the Cantabrian Sea, surrounded by natural landscapes of enormous importance such as O Souto da Retorta, the forest of giants. From Viveiro we hike on the seventh stage to O Vicedo.
During our final stage of this Cantabrian nature route, the sea will gain in importance in the Estaca de Bares region. We must not forget to take a break at the “best cliff in the world” on the Loiba cliffs, from which we can enjoy an impressive view of the Cantabrian coast. We will end our route in the city of Ladrido.
Difficulty.
The Galician Rías Altas are characterized by their robust orography. The route does not present much difficulty with an average of 20 kilometers, although we need to exercise some caution on the route closest to the sea, especially on the cliffs. On the other hand, we find areas with promenades and forests with very easy hiking trails. We also need to take the usual precautions in the sections where the route meets busy roads. Since we are in the northwestern corner of the peninsula, the climate is very favorable for hiking routes. Even in midsummer the temperatures are very mild.
Price per person in a double room € 629.00 *
Price per person in a single room € 899.00 *
* Prices valid from September to June, not valid in July and August. Please inquire about the price for these months.
Ribadeo
Between the regions of Asturias and Galicia, Ribadeo is an important city that has been shaped by its prosperous past. It started with the houses of the Indians and the ship-owning families, even remnants old banks are preserved. Ribadeo has a distinctive maritime and craft character, it is not for nothing that its founder was the Marquis of Sargadelos. The Illa Pancha, a beautiful island with two lighthouses, which we cross right at the beginning of our route, is connected by a bridge. Arrival in Ribadeo on your own.
Accommodation in Ribadeo.
Playa de las Catedrales
Difficulty level: easy.
We will start our tour in Ribadeo in the port and follow the estuary to Illa Pancha. Today we walk along the sea and come through the beautiful fishing village of Rinlo with colorful houses on the rocks. We will end the day on the beach of the cathedrals, “Playa de las Catedrales”, a sandy area that has been declared a Natural Monument for the spectacularity of the rock shapes carved by the wild waves of the sea. At the end of the stage transfer to Ribadeo.
Accommodation in Ribadeo.
Playa de las Catedrales - Foz
Difficulty level: easy.
In the course of the day we will pass a variety of beaches until we reach the mouth of the Masma River. We will be able to enjoy many viewpoints from which we can admire the beauty of the landscape. The Ría de Foz is part of the Natura 2000 network and is a special reserve for birds. It is a good idea to observe the biodiversity. The stage ends in the town of Foz, a traditional summer resort with a long fishing tradition.
Accommodation in Foz.
Tag 4, Foz - Burela
Difficulty level: medium.
Today we continue hiking along the coast all day with a few small climbs. We can visit the forts of Llas and Fazouro and the port of Nois, which used to be dedicated to whale fishing. At the end of the day we arrive in the town of Burela, one of the most important on the entire Galician coast.
Accommodation in Burela.
Burela - San Cibrao
Difficulty level: easy.
We are facing the shortest leg of our entire journey. We leave Burela along the promenade that runs along the cliff and passes the beaches of Ril and da Marosa. If we want, we can make a short detour to the old Sargadelos Foundation. The stage ends in the city of San Cibrao after we have passed the lighthouse of Punta Atalaia.
Accommodation in San Cibrao.
San Cibrao - Viveiro
Difficulty level: medium.
This stage is the longest and most uneven of our entire route. As soon as we leave the town of San Cibrao, we climb up the waters of the Covo River via a wooden walkway until we reach the medieval bridge of O Bao. We will cross several eucalyptus groves and pass part of the ZEC, LIC and ZEPA “Costa da Mariña Occidental” to end in the town of Viveiro.
Accommodation in Viveiro.
Viveiro - O Vicedo
Difficulty level: easy.
This sixth stage starts in the city of Viveiro and leads in front of the Puerta de Carlos V to the Puente de la Misericordia, which we have to cross in order to continue walking towards the sea. When we leave the urban area and leave several beaches behind, we are again in wooded areas. Today we come to the “Fuciño do Porco”, an impressive path over a wooden walkway between the cliffs overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. You can choose this tour and add it to the day’s stage. However, it should be noted that prior reservation is required during the summer months. We will end our stage when we arrive in O Vicedo.
Accommodation in O Vicedo.
O Vicedo - Ladrido
Difficulty level: easy.
Today we find a multitude of spectacular beaches between the cliffs. The sea is the undisputed protagonist of this last stage and we will have the opportunity to enjoy the incomparable landscape from “the best shore in the world” as we drive through Loiba. Before we get there, we will switch between the province of Lugo to Coruña in the middle of the O Barqueiro bridge. Our route ends upon arrival in Bark.
At the end of the stage, transfer to the accommodation in the area.
Ladrido
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Room with private bathroom
Breakfast included
Luggage transport for each stage on the way (max. 20 kg per backpack – 1 piece of luggage per person)
Accommodation along the way: Hotels, country houses or guest houses.
24-hour emergency line.
Maps for all stages.
Private transfer, if neccesary
Travel Insurance (see details in the Terms and Conditions section)
Half board supplement: 25 € / person / night
Private transfer to Ribadeo: on request
Private transfer to the airport: on request
Extra piece of luggage: € 5 per stage and piece of luggage (maximum 20 kg)
Extra nights: on request
Travel cancellation insurance
Route through the Cantabrian nature
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