Picos de Europa Day Trip: Potes, Santo Toribio, & Fuente Dé, Santander

A day to rememeber! We had a very knowledgeable guide Gabriella, who shared her extensive knowledge about the region. He...

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On this day trip of the Picos de Europa, we’ll explore the landscapes of northern Spain and visit Potes and the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. Let's go!

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off (only for tours departing from Santander) Transport by minibus or coach
English–speaking guide

Not included

Lunch
Entry to the Fuente Dé cable car: 31EUR for adults and 13EUR for children (during Easter week, national holidays, and bank holidays) and 21EUR for adults and 7EUR for children (the rest of the year)
Horse riding activity: 35EUR for 1 hour and 45EUR for 1.5 hours per person (available in the summer only)

When to book

You can book up to 11 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 128 Travelers·19 reviews

July 19, 2026
Hanna
Gijon, Spain
A day to rememeber! We had a very knowledgeable guide Gabriella, who shared her extensive knowledge about the region. Her stories were really engaging...
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September 18, 2025
Cristina Jenkins
United Kingdom
Brilliant day- highly recommended. So much good stuff to report back. Pepe was a superb guide, very knowledgeable and mindful of individual needs. ...
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September 8, 2025
Fidel Fernandez Montero
Spain
Estupenda visita y con las informaciones explicativas , de nuestro guia Imanol, de las diferentes zonas y pueblos que atravesàbamos pudimos exprimir t...
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August 23, 2023
Anonymous
Germany
With the bright and clear weather we had, it was fabulous. Everything was well organised. Getting the tickets for the cable car from the guide was a ...
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October 20, 2025
Kelly Mcshannon
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
It was very good. Pepe was knowledgeable and the transport was comfortable. Overall it was excellent
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September 12, 2025
Alejandra Ortega
Comayagua, Honduras
It was amazing! I enjoyed it so much . If you like history and nature , these are the places to visit.
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July 4, 2025
Nicklas Sjödin
Sweden
The trip was great. The guide had good knowledge about history, culture and nature. Everything was organized well and I had a really great experience.
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May 28, 2024
Odalis Sijin
Tampa, United States
Guide was informative and professional. Had a wonderful time.
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May 23, 2024
Patrick
United States
Everything was wonderful! The trip was absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and was really kind and patient. I high...
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May 22, 2024
Robert
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Good guide tended to all members of the group
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On this day trip of the Picos de Europa, we’ll explore the landscapes of northern Spain and visit Potes and the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. Let's go!

Picos de Europa Day Trip

Having picked you up from your chosen meeting point, we'll set off on our adventure around Cantabria. As we get our day trip started, we'll start crossing the rivers, forests, and small villages located in the surroundings of the La Hermida Gorge.

Our first stop of the day will be at the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. Did you know that this place is one of the four Holy Places of Christianity? This is because the Lignum Crucis, the largest surviving piece of wood from the Cross of Jesus Christ, is kept inside the monastery. After learning about the history of the monastery, we'll head to the viewpoint of the San Miguel Hermitage to admire beautiful views of the Picos de Europa.

From Santo Toribio de Liébana, we'll head to Fuente Dé. You'll have 1.5 hours of free time here, which you could use to go up the famous Picos de Europa cable car or go horse riding in this incredible natural area.

The next stop on our day trip will be Potes. This municipality, which is the capital of the Liébana region, is thought to be one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. You'll love the Infantado Tower, its bridges and charming cobbled streets.

You'll have around 1 hour and 50 minutes of free time to have lunch in Potes, after which we'll take a short guided stroll through the village. We'll then return to the different meeting points, where we should arrive between 6 and 6:30 pm.

Pickup Info

This day trip includes pickup at the scheduled times from the following locations in Cantabria:

From Santander: We'll pick you up at 9 am from your hotel.
From Torrelavega: We'll pick you up at 9:30 am from the bus stop located in front of the Pabellón Municipal La Habana Vieja.

Horse Riding in the Picos de Europa

Please bear in mind that horse riding in the Picos de Europa is only available from June 15 to September 29.

9.8

Exceptional 128 Travelers·19 reviews

July 19, 2026
Hanna
Gijon, Spain
A day to rememeber! We had a very knowledgeable guide Gabriella, who shared her extensive knowledge about the region. Her stories were really engaging...
Traveling solo
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September 18, 2025
Cristina Jenkins
United Kingdom
Brilliant day- highly recommended. So much good stuff to report back. Pepe was a superb guide, very knowledgeable and mindful of individual needs. ...
Traveling solo
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September 8, 2025
Fidel Fernandez Montero
Spain
Estupenda visita y con las informaciones explicativas , de nuestro guia Imanol, de las diferentes zonas y pueblos que atravesàbamos pudimos exprimir t...
Traveling solo
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August 23, 2023
Anonymous
Germany
With the bright and clear weather we had, it was fabulous. Everything was well organised. Getting the tickets for the cable car from the guide was a ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 20, 2025
Kelly Mcshannon
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
It was very good. Pepe was knowledgeable and the transport was comfortable. Overall it was excellent
Is this useful?
September 12, 2025
Alejandra Ortega
Comayagua, Honduras
It was amazing! I enjoyed it so much . If you like history and nature , these are the places to visit.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 4, 2025
Nicklas Sjödin
Sweden
The trip was great. The guide had good knowledge about history, culture and nature. Everything was organized well and I had a really great experience.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 28, 2024
Odalis Sijin
Tampa, United States
Guide was informative and professional. Had a wonderful time.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 23, 2024
Patrick
United States
Everything was wonderful! The trip was absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and was really kind and patient. I high...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 22, 2024
Robert
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Good guide tended to all members of the group
As a couple
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On this day trip of the Picos de Europa, we’ll explore the landscapes of northern Spain and visit Potes and the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana. Let's go!

Picos de Europa Day Trip

Pickup Info

This day trip includes pickup at the scheduled times from the following locations in Cantabria:

From Santander: We'll pick you up at 9 am from your hotel.
From Torrelavega: We'll pick you up at 9:30 am from the bus stop located in front of the Pabellón Municipal La Habana Vieja.

Horse Riding in the Picos de Europa

Please bear in mind that horse riding in the Picos de Europa is only available from June 15 to September 29.

Picos de Europa Day Trip: Potes, Santo Toribio, & Fuente Dé