El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo
Destinations & Attractions
Northern Spain’s Green Coast • The Way of Saint James
The Gran Lujo travels along Northern Spain’s stunning Green Coast, following the famous Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James). From the Basque Country through Cantabria, Asturias, and into Galicia, discover dramatic coastlines, medieval villages, mountain peaks, and world-class cuisine.
Destinations & Key Attractions
| Destination | Region | Key Attractions & Monuments |
|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián | Basque Country | La Concha Beach, Old Town (Parte Vieja), Monte Urgull, San Telmo Museum, Pintxos bars, Kursaal Palace |
| Bilbao | Basque Country | Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo (Old Quarter), Santiago Cathedral, Nervión River, Fine Arts Museum |
| Santander | Cantabria | Magdalena Palace, El Sardinero Beach, Cathedral, Botín Centre, Maritime Museum |
| Santillana del Mar | Cantabria | Medieval village, Altamira Cave Museum (UNESCO), Collegiate Church, cobblestone streets |
| Picos de Europa | Cantabria/Asturias | Fuente Dé cable car, mountain landscapes, Covadonga Sanctuary, glacial lakes |
| Cangas de Onís | Asturias | Roman Bridge, first capital of Christian Spain, gateway to Picos de Europa |
| Oviedo | Asturias | Cathedral (UNESCO Holy Chamber), Pre-Romanesque churches (UNESCO), Old Town, Cider culture |
| Luarca | Asturias | Picturesque fishing village, lighthouse, cemetery with sea views, harbor |
| Ribadeo | Galicia | Beach of the Cathedrals (Praia das Catedrais), dramatic rock formations |
| Viveiro | Galicia | Medieval walls, Charles V Gate, Romanesque churches, estuary views |
| Santiago de Compostela | Galicia | Cathedral (UNESCO), Pórtico de la Gloria, Plaza del Obradoiro, Old Town (UNESCO), final destination of Camino |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Santiago de Compostela Old Town — Final pilgrimage destination, stunning cathedral
- Cave of Altamira — Prehistoric cave paintings (visit replica museum)
- Oviedo Pre-Romanesque Churches — Santa María del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo
- Route of Santiago de Compostela — The ancient pilgrimage route itself
Regional Cuisine Highlights
| Basque Country | Pintxos, bacalao (salt cod), txakoli wine, Idiazábal cheese |
| Cantabria | Cocido montañés (stew), sobao cakes, fresh seafood, Cantabrian anchovies |
| Asturias | Fabada asturiana (bean stew), Cabrales cheese, sidra (cider), cachopo |
| Galicia | Pulpo a la gallega (octopus), empanadas, Albariño wine, Santiago almond cake |
Explore the Green Coast with Palace Tours
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