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O Picón Tower – The most beautiful bench in the world loop from O Barqueiro

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O Picón Tower – The most beautiful bench in the world loop from O Barqueiro

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O Picón Tower – The most beautiful bench in the world loop from O Barqueiro

01:59

24.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.50 km for 60 m

After 20.9 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.50 km

Natural Trail of the Cantabrian Route

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of the path runs along a wooden footbridge exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists. The path is perfectly marked along the entire route.

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4.57 km

Historic granary and picnic shelter

Highlight • Historical Site

O Picon may be a small hamlet, but it has maintained its authentic character and some original old structures from its farming past, such as these traditional grain storages. Built …

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4.61 km

O Picón Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a late medieval coastal defense tower

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8.26 km

Coastal Trail — Ladeiro

Highlight • Trail

Well developed wide smooth gravel trail along the top of the coastal cliffs, with excellent views

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12.1 km

Praia do Vimbieiro

Beach

17.9 km

Loiba Cliffs - Basta Beach with picnic area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice wooden table and benches at the flat overlook area above the famous Loiba cliffs and the long sandy beach, consisting of three connected coves.

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18.9 km

The most beautiful bench in the world

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cantabrian Route does not go up to Cabo de la Estaca de Bares, the milestones continue directly towards the Esteiro estuary, another hidden gem in the repertoire of dune …

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18.9 km

Mirador Banco Loiba – Nominated 'Best Bench in the World'

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook from top of the cliffs, with a natural arch being carved by waves and wind into the rock standing off the beach. It is worth hugging the coast very closely the find these places of outstanding natural beauty

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21.3 km

Beach boardwalk ⛱️

Highlight • Beach

Great shortcut trail along the valley, without cars

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24.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

7.33 km

4.39 km

315 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

6.66 km

5.85 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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O Picón Tower – The most beautiful bench in the world loop from O Barqueiro

Natural Trail of the Cantabrian Route

Historic granary and picnic shelter

O Picón Tower

Coastal Trail — Ladeiro

Loiba Cliffs - Basta Beach with picnic area

The most beautiful bench in the world

Mirador Banco Loiba – Nominated 'Best Bench in the World'

Beach boardwalk ⛱️

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