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

Accessible only for folding chairs. This must be indicated in the reservation.

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.

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Reviews of our customers

9.4

Exceptional 4,953 Travelers·738 reviews

August 27, 2026
Liliana
Jaén, Spain
This activity is highly recommended, and our guide was very friendly and helpful. Being picked up from our accommodation was a real bonus. Visiting th...
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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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July 18, 2026
Julián
Murcia, Spain
Very well led and coordinated by Jairo, the guide/driver. Flexible pick-up location. Excellent knowledge of the area, and clear, well-documented, and ...
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July 18, 2026
Yolanda
Madrid, Spain
The excursion is beautiful. Potes, Fuente Dé, and the Santo Toribio de Liébana monastery are all wonderful on their own, but when you add the explanat...
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July 1, 2026
Ignacio Jorge
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
A very enjoyable and entertaining activity...it was bad luck with the weather at the top of the Picos de Europa and not being able to appreciate the l...
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May 3, 2026
Maria
Madrid, Spain
I really enjoyed the activity. The views are well worth it. Potes is a beautiful town. Rafa is a fun guide who makes the trip very enjoyable. He share...
Traveling solo
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April 11, 2026
Karol Palacios
Madrid, Spain
It was our first time going and it was truly amazing, the tour went super well, we were just a group of 6 people, our guide was Pepe, he explained eve...
As a couple
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October 12, 2026
Jesus
Alicante, Spain
Very good, David. Attentive explanations throughout the tour, making for a very enjoyable trip.
As a couple
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October 9, 2026
Alejandra Daniela
González Catán, Argentina
Beautiful scenery, a gorgeous road, dreamy villages. Courteous and efficient guide
As a couple
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October 9, 2026
Anónimo
Granada, Spain
Very good
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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.

9.4

Exceptional 4,953 Travelers·738 reviews

August 27, 2026
Liliana
Jaén, Spain
This activity is highly recommended, and our guide was very friendly and helpful. Being picked up from our accommodation was a real bonus. Visiting th...
As a couple
Is this useful?
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
Is this useful?
July 18, 2026
Julián
Murcia, Spain
Very well led and coordinated by Jairo, the guide/driver. Flexible pick-up location. Excellent knowledge of the area, and clear, well-documented, and ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 18, 2026
Yolanda
Madrid, Spain
The excursion is beautiful. Potes, Fuente Dé, and the Santo Toribio de Liébana monastery are all wonderful on their own, but when you add the explanat...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 1, 2026
Ignacio Jorge
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
A very enjoyable and entertaining activity...it was bad luck with the weather at the top of the Picos de Europa and not being able to appreciate the l...
Is this useful?
May 3, 2026
Maria
Madrid, Spain
I really enjoyed the activity. The views are well worth it. Potes is a beautiful town. Rafa is a fun guide who makes the trip very enjoyable. He share...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 11, 2026
Karol Palacios
Madrid, Spain
It was our first time going and it was truly amazing, the tour went super well, we were just a group of 6 people, our guide was Pepe, he explained eve...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 12, 2026
Jesus
Alicante, Spain
Very good, David. Attentive explanations throughout the tour, making for a very enjoyable trip.
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 9, 2026
Alejandra Daniela
González Catán, Argentina
Beautiful scenery, a gorgeous road, dreamy villages. Courteous and efficient guide
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 9, 2026
Anónimo
Granada, Spain
Very good
As a couple
Is this useful?

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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