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Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego

Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego

￥7,233
per adult
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

￥12,797
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

￥7,789
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Gijón : Walking Tour of the Historic Center

Gijón : Walking Tour of the Historic Center

￥2,226
per adult
Gijón : Walking Tour of the Historic Center
Gijón: Boat tour along the cliffs of Cabo Peñas

Gijón: Boat tour along the cliffs of Cabo Peñas

￥12,797
per adult
Gijón: Boat tour along the cliffs of Cabo Peñas
Gijón Cheese and Cider Food Tour

Gijón Cheese and Cider Gastronomic Tour

￥5,542
per adult
Gijón Cheese and Cider Gastronomic Tour
Private Tour of Gijón

Private Tour of Gijón

￥26,892
per adult
Private Tour of Gijón
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Costa Verde must see attractions

1. El Sardinero Beach

El Sardinero Beach is one of the most popular and lively strands in Santander. Surrounded by scenic verdant gardens and jagged bluffs, the beach offers stunning views in all directions. Take your whole family for a swim in the calm and shallow waters of the Bay of Biscay.
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2. San Lorenzo Beach

With golden sand and a beautiful seaside outlook, San Lorenzo Beach is a favorite for tourists and residents of Gijón alike. Make the short walk down from the town center to discover this beloved urban beach.
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3. Palacio de la Magdalena

Enter the richly decorated rooms and salons of the Palacio de la Magdalena where Spanish royals used to enjoy their vacations. This magnificent early 20th-century building was the summer residence of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia de Battenberg for 18 years. They ruled Spain until the country became a republic for the second time, in 1931.
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4. Santander Cathedral

Santander Cathedral has been a dominant presence since the 13th century, an austere Gothic structure on the incline of a hill. Explore this grandiose medieval church which occupies a site that once housed Roman baths and later an abbey.
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5. Calle Uria

The Calle Uria is considered the main artery of Oviedo’s old quarter in the heart of the city. Partly running alongside the edge of the Campo de San Francisco park, the street comprises a wide avenue flanked by restaurants, bars and the main commercial outlets of the city. Snap photos of some of the most impressive buildings that line this iconic street.
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What to do in Costa Verde

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El Sardinero Beach

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Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.
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Oviedo

A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.

Santander

A coastal town with a rocky shoreline, a pier with seating, and buildings along the sea.

Gijon

A coastal town with clear waters, rocky outcrops, and buildings along the shore.
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Candas

A nighttime urban square with buildings, street lamps, and benches.

Pravia

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Cangas de Onis

A pedestrian bridge with colorful buildings on either side.

Aviles

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Santillana del Mar

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