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Welcome to Hooked on Cycling holidays and our cycling holiday in Spain. This biking vacation in Asturias ( the north coast of Spain ) we have graded as a level 2 cycle tour. The green north coast of the Iberian penninsula makes the perfect setting for a cycling holiday. In the distance you see wonderful hills and some more mountainous terrain, you cycle past the coastal ranges of El Cuera and El Sueve in the shadow of the impressive snowy peaks of the Picos de Europa. Passing tiny coves and charming coastal villages, you ride from Cantabria into Asturias. Some of your routes follow sections of the Pilgrims’ Route to Santiago de Compostela (Saint James’ Way) so you will find ruins and Romanesque chapels along the way. The cider-making capital of Villaviciosa makes a good introduction to Asturian gastronomy before sending you off to the friendly city of Gijon for a tapas feast to celebrate the end of a satisfying journey. Extra nights can be booked to enjoy the beach in Gijon or to visit the outstanding Gothic gem, San Salvador Cathedral in nearby Oviedo.
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Available daily from 1st April to 30th October ( Not August )
Level 2 self guided tour
Day 1 Arrival in Vilde
Arrive to Oviedo , Santander or Bilbao airports and transfer by train or coach to Vilde.
Day 2 Circular tour 25 miles 40km
Today you have your first cycle ride in this beautiful region in full view of the Picos mountains. It is a circular cycle ride from your base in Vilde. It is a wonderful undulating tour through the rolling hills on the border between Cantanbria and Asturias.
Day 3 Vilde to Cué 20.6 miles 33km
Today you take a quiet ride into the province of Asturias. If you like, you can stop off to visit the Cueva del Pindal, with its prehistoric cave paintings, or the Romanesque ruins of Santa Tina Church. Cue is a little coastal village ( 0.5km ) just east of Llanes. If you wish you can take the short ride into Llanes for a look around this wonderful Spanish town.
Day 4 Cué to Villanueva de Pria 17-21 miles 27-34km
Today you can select one of two options for your cycle ride. The ascent to enjoy lovely views from Cueragebergte, or a gentler ride through green hills. Along the way there are several spots where you can go for a paddle in the sea along the more easier coastal route.
Day 5 Villanueva to Sales 19 miles 30km .
Today once again you follow the pilgrim route the Saint James’ Way along the coast and over the foothills of the Sierra del Sueve.
Day 6 Sales to Agüero 24 miles 38km , via Tazones.
Today it is downhill towards the coast . Agüero is an estuary town, with its inviting historical centre, was once an important stop on the Camino de Santiago the Pilgrim route which runs along the Northern Spain to Santiago.
Day 7 From Agüero to Gijon 17 miles 27 km
The ride for your last day is slightly shorter but starts off with a good ascent. Then from 220 m. you sail down into the city of Gijon and along the beautiful boardwalk of San Lorenzo beach to your hotel.
Day 8 Your holiday ends today after breakfast.
Standard Accommodation: Subject to change
Vilde - Agroturismo Muriances
A former flour mill and bakery, this restored stone and wood building is situated on a family-run working farm. Lovely natural setting by the Cares-Deva River, among fields with views to the green hills of the coastal range.
Cué - Hotel Migal
Family-run hotel with its own restaurant, in a marvelous location among green fields and right on the coast. The lovely beaches of eastern Asturias are just minutes away.
Nueva de Llanes - Hotel Don Tomás
Lovely mansion built in the tradicional Asturian-colonial style, with a large private garden. Beautifully situated in a pleasant village, walking distance from the beach.
Sales - Casa Pipo
Built at the beginning of the 20th century, in traditional Asturian architectural style, this house was completely restored in 1985. Tasty homemade regional cuisine from local products and apple cider produced at the owners' press.
Agüero - La Quintana de Foncalada
Rural tourism complex, complete with farm animals and pottery workshop. Traditional 18th century buildings. Eco-Museum on the premises dedicated to the conservation of regional breeds, such as the Asturcón horse.
Gijón - Hotel Asturias
3-star hotel located in the city's historical district, right on the strand between the boating harbour and San Lorenzo Beach. Just at the entrance to the fishermen's quarter, in the oldest sector of Gijón, near museums and shops and, of course, the sea.
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What is Included
- 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
- Hotels and Guest Houses
- 4 Dinners
- Information Pack
- Routes and Maps
- Luggage transfers
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Extras
- Hybrid Rental cycle
- Cost before and after tour
- Flights
- Extra Nights in Gijon
- Travel Insurance
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2012 Prices
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Tour Code ASTURC
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Single occupancy
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£568 ( +£111 1/4-7/4, 1/7-31/7 , 1/9-24/9 per person )
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Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room
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£438 ( +£51 per person 1/4-7/4, 1/7-31/7 , 1/9-24/9 per person )
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Extra nights
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Please ask
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Rental Cycle hybrid / electric
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£91 / £122
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How to get there
By Plane
Fly low cost to Oviedo , Santander or Bilbao in northern Spain . Then by train or coach to Unquera only a short distance from Vilde.
By Ferry
Take Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander. This takes 24 hours and arrives and departs from Santander every Tuesday and Thursday.
By Car
To Santillana Vilde
To choose another Spanish tour check on your chosen tour : White Villages of Andalusia , Majorca , Sweet Catalonia. Saint James way , White Villages of Andalusia , Catalonia , Cycle and Culture , Andalusia Sport , Rioja Wine Trails , El Cid.
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