Costa Verde Express
Destinations & Attractions
The Green Coast Express • Bay of Biscay
The Costa Verde Express winds along the Bay of Biscay between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela. In just 6 days, discover steep mountains, green meadows, dramatic beaches, and cliffs—along with villages full of enchantment and history that have become living works of art.
Destinations & Key Attractions
| Destination | Region | Key Attractions & Monuments |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | Basque Country | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Casco Viejo (Old Quarter), Santiago Cathedral, Zubizuri Bridge, La Ribera Market |
| Santander | Cantabria | Magdalena Palace & Peninsula, El Sardinero Beach, Cathedral, Botín Centre, Bay views |
| Santillana del Mar | Cantabria | Perfectly preserved medieval village, Altamira Museum (prehistoric cave replica), Collegiate Church |
| Picos de Europa | Cantabria/Asturias | Fuente Dé cable car, dramatic mountain peaks, Covadonga lakes, National Park scenery |
| Oviedo | Asturias | Cathedral (Cámara Santa – UNESCO), Pre-Romanesque churches, charming Old Town, cider houses |
| Luarca | Asturias | Beautiful fishing village, hillside cemetery with ocean views, lighthouse, picturesque harbor |
| Ribadeo | Galicia | Beach of the Cathedrals (Praia das Catedrais), spectacular rock arches and formations |
| Santiago de Compostela | Galicia | Cathedral & Pórtico de la Gloria (UNESCO), Plaza del Obradoiro, Old Town, Alameda Park |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Santiago de Compostela Old Town — Cathedral and historic center, pilgrimage destination
- Altamira Cave — 15,000-year-old prehistoric paintings (visit museum replica)
- Oviedo Pre-Romanesque Monuments — Unique 9th-century architecture
Regional Cuisine Highlights
| Basque Country | Pintxos (gourmet tapas), bacalao al pil-pil, txakoli sparkling wine |
| Cantabria | Fresh anchovies, cocido montañés stew, quesada cake |
| Asturias | Fabada asturiana, Cabrales blue cheese, natural cider (sidra) |
| Galicia | Pulpo a feira (octopus), percebes (barnacles), Albariño wine |
Explore the Green Coast with Palace Tours
Call 888-LUX-RAIL (589-7245)
WhatsApp: +1 786-408-0610 | Email: travel@palacetours.com
