Spend 8 days exploring Spain’s stunning Green Coast by bike with the whole family
Finding a holiday that keeps the whole family engaged can be tricky, but the 8-day self-guided Asturias Family Cycling Adventure will do just that! This incredible family tour invites you to explore the beautiful landscapes of northern Spain’s scenic Green Coast while keeping the body active and the mind intrigued for the duration of the tour.
Routes have been carefully designed with optimal safety in mind, and families will enjoy pleasant daily rides on mostly flat and sometimes gently rolling terrain. Daily cycling distances are customizable, making this an adventure tailored to suit children of varying ages.
Beginning in Vilde, you’ll enjoy a unique stay at a cozy family-run hotel and working farm. The whole family can then swap out the bikes for paddles and enjoy an exciting canoeing adventure on the Deva River. Back on your bike, you’ll make your way west along the Green Coast, basking in the gorgeous scenes of towering cliffs, crystalline sea, and peaceful coves. Overnight stays in Poo de Llanes and Nueva de Llanes follow, with a jam-packed itinerary of adventure along the way.
Cruise through the lovely fishing village of Llanes, checking out its Medieval center, home to a fascinating Gothic church or check out the ethnographic museum in Porrúa. Spend a day basking in sand and sea at Cuevas del Mar, where sandcastles and swim go hand-in-hand.
Enjoy the ease of a family vacation that doesn’t require months of planning. Book the Asturias Family Cycling Adventure today and get ready to embark on an exciting holiday that the whole family will cherish for a lifetime.
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Asturias Family Cycling Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive
Get settled into your accommodation in Vilde, where you’ll stay at a lovely family-run hotel that doubles as a working farm. Set out on a little walk with the kids to see what kind of furry friends they can make.
Enjoy dinner as a family tonight at the hotel at one large communal table, sharing excitement about the days of adventure to come.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilde
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Scenic Loop from Vilde
After a delicious hearty breakfast, you’ll set out for the green hills that straddle the provinces of Asturias and Cantabria. Today, you have the option to embark on a short or long route, depending on how much pedaling you fancy for your first day on the bike.
You can enjoy a scenic cruise to the beach at Pechón, or check out the fascinating prehistoric cave paintings at Cueva Pindal.
If you prefer to explore on foot today, enjoy a stroll through Mediterranean woodlands leading you to the unique ruins at Santa Tina Chapel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilde
Distance: Short: 14km, 150m of ascent;
Long: 41–46km, 440–505m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Canoeing on the Deva River
Today, you’ll enjoy a pleasant 4-kilometre ride to the canoe rental shop in Unquera. You’ll then take a transfer upriver to Panes, where your canoeing adventure will begin.
With a pack lunch in tow, you’ll enjoy a 2–3-hour paddle down the gorgeous river, with ample opportunities to stop at small beaches or scenic riverbanks along the way.
This afternoon, set out on a scenic walk from Vilde to Colombres to visit the Casa de Indianos, a stunning colonial-style building, home to a neat emigration museum.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilde
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Press on to Poo de Llanes
This morning, you’ll navigate quiet country lanes as you cycle into the Valle Oscuro, made up of several traditional family farms and tiny villages. You’ll pedal at the foot of the Sierra del Cuera coastal range, making this ride a memorable one.
This afternoon, you’ll pedal the coast, checking out fascinating blowholes on the cliffs and a protected otter habitat on the bay of Andrín.
From Puertas de Vidiago, you’ll cycle a final stretch to your accommodation in Poo de Llanes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Poo de Llanes
Distance: 29km, 325m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cruise a Circular Route from Poo de Llanes
Today’s circular route takes you around the exciting and vibrant fishing village of Llanes, home to a medieval Gothic church, two beaches, and tons of shops and restaurants.
This afternoon you’ll have the option to cycle to Porrúa, where you can check out its ethnographic museum. If you’re craving some more sand and sea, head to the beach at Poo de Llanes for an afternoon of fun in the sun.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Poo de Llanes
Distance: 19.5km, 325m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Pedal the Asturian Countryside to Nueva de Llanes
There are two route options to choose from today.
Option 1:
Cycle to Posada de Llanes and then continue along the coast, enjoying a gorgeous ride along the sea.
Option 2:
Cycle to Posada de Llanes and then turn inland, cycling a circuit up into the Sierra.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Nueva de Llanes
Distance: Option 1: 21km, 200m of ascent
Option 2: 24km, 425m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Choice of Activities on the Coast
Depending on how your family feels like spending the last day in paradise, you can choose to head to the beach at Cuevas del Mar or enjoy a circular route by bike, heading west towards Ribadesella, where you’ll pick up the pilgrims trail, Camino del Norte.
Once at Ribadesella, take your pick of fun activities, including swimming, surfing, canoeing, or tracing fossilized dinosaur tracks on the beach.
However you decide to spend your last day, be sure to soak it up, as tomorrow your cycling adventure in Asturias will come to an end.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Nueva de Llanes
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Depart
This morning, your tour comes to an end. Pack up and head to the airport to depart, with a full storehouse of epic family photos to add to the album.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departures from April 1st to June 17th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $650 USD
- Sharing a double room: $475 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $425 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $450 USD
Departures from June 18rd to 24th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $725 USD
- Sharing a double room: $495 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $475 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $475 USD
Departures from June 25th to July 9th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $750 USD
- Sharing a double room: $525 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $475 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $495 USD
Departures from July 10th to August 25th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $850 USD
- Sharing a double room: $625 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $550 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $495 USD
Departures from August 26th to September 6th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $750 USD
- Sharing a double room: $525 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $475 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $495 USD
Departures from September 7th to 28th, 2024:
- Single room (group of 2+): $725 USD
- Sharing a double room: $495 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $475 USD
- Sharing a quadruple room: $475 USD
Accommodation on the Asturias Family Cycling Adventure
This tour is based in 2-star and 3-star accommodations offering basic amenities, comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms and great locations. Rooms are double, triple, or quadruple occupancy.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
It is possible to stay in a single room, when travelling with your group and the prices in Dates and Prices include all the supplements necessary. Please note, that this tour is not available for solo travellers.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Agroturismo Muriances in Vilde
This lovely hotel is located on the banks of the Deva River, granting guests wonderful views towards the Picos de Europa.
Hotel El Camín in Poo de Llanes ★★★
Located nearby the lovely fishing village of Llanes, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring nearby towns and villages. The hotel is also just a stone throw from the beach.
Hotel Don Tomás in Nueva de Llanes ★★
A lovingly restored Casa de Indianos has been transformed into a small and charming hotel.
What’s included in the Asturias Family Cycling Adventure?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights is included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transportation between accommodations on Days 3 and 5 are included on this tour. Bike rentals and airport transfers are not included but can be arranged in advance as a supplement.
Also Included
- Digital route notes and maps
- GPS App
- Phone assistance between 8am and 9pm
- Canoeing excursion including pack lunch and transfer from Unquera to Panes
Not included
- Bike rental
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Visas if required
- Travel insurance
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Meals or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Bike rental:
- Hybrid bike
- Children bike
- E-Bike
- Child’s seat
- Additional nights before, during, or after the tour
- Activities and excursions unless otherwise mentioned as included
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Printed tour materials (in addition to digital)
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