Saja River Cycle Path – Santillana del Mar loop from Casar de Periedo

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Saja River Cycle Path – Santillana del Mar loop from Casar de Periedo

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Saja River Cycle Path – Santillana del Mar loop from Casar de Periedo

03:14

47.6km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.3 km for 284 m

After 24.0 km for 285 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.2 km

Statue of Francis of Assisi

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful hike on the Camino del Norte. The paths are each marked with yellow arrows or on the ground with the typical Camino shell. This path leads along a railway …

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13.4 km

Ascent from the Bike Lane to the Solvay Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

a mousy process to go up/down and thus shortcut if you go to Barreda/Requejada/Polanco

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14.2 km

Saja River Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This bike path goes from Cartes to Suances, following the Saja to the sea. Very adapted to families and cyclists of all levels.

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23.8 km

Suances Lighthouse (Punta del Torco de Afuera Lighthouse)

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The lighthouse is a few meters from the viewpoint of Playa de Los Locos. It started operating in 1863, serving as a reference for the ships in the port of Suances. There are magnificent views!

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24.0 km

Playa de Los Locos

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It is made of fine sand, located under a spectacular cliff. Access is via a comfortable, although long staircase. Here you can enjoy fantastic sunsets or the acrobatics of surfers.

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34.3 km

Velarde Palace (Plaza de las Arenas)

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It is located in the historic center of the town of Santillana del Mar. The palace was completed in the mid-16th century for Alonso de Velarde. Its architecture is from …

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34.5 km

Old Washhouse (Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana)

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An old laundry near the collegiate church of Santa Juliana in Santillana del Mar.

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34.6 km

The centuries-old core of the old town with its numerous small palaces and trading houses is ideal for a short sightseeing tour. It is particularly relaxed that no cars are allowed in the entire old town.

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