El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo Destinations & Stops
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 (start or end of the tour, linked to the train at Bilbao by coach) |
| 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 |
| Potes & Comillas | Cantabria | Potes, a mountain town in the Liébana valley at the foot of the Picos de Europa; Comillas, a seaside town known for its Modernista buildings |
| Santillana del Mar | Cantabria | Medieval village, Collegiate Church, cobblestone streets and noble stone houses |
| Llanes | Asturias | Fishing harbour, medieval old town, cliff-top coastal walks |
| Picos de Europa | Cantabria/Asturias | Limestone peaks, deep gorges and mountain villages in one of Spain’s oldest national parks |
| Oviedo | Asturias | Cathedral (UNESCO Holy Chamber), Pre-Romanesque churches (UNESCO), Old Town, Cider culture |
| Gijón | Asturias | Seafront city, Cimadevilla old quarter, San Lorenzo beach |
| Luarca | Asturias | Picturesque fishing village, lighthouse, cemetery with sea views, harbor |
| Ribadeo | Galicia | Estuary town on the Galician border, harbour and Indiano mansions |
| Viveiro | Galicia | Medieval walls, Charles V Gate, Romanesque churches, estuary views |
| Ferrol | Galicia | Naval city where the rail section begins or ends, with a coach connection to Santiago |
| 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
- 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 |
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