Then, it s back to the coast for a night along the sea before starting into the Picos de Europa. Our hotel is in the postcard perfect little village of Pech n overlooking the Bay of Biscay. We ll enjoy a special paella dinner together tonight. This morning we cycle for a short way before going on a fast-moving guided canoe trip on the R o Deva, one of the main rivers that carves its way through the Picos. Then it s back on our bikes and a glorious ride through the Hermida Gorge to the little mountain town of Potes for two nights at the base of Spain s most beautiful mountain range.
Potes is a lively town full of hikers and cyclists from all over Europe.
We ll be staying at a charming little family run hotel overlooking the Deva River. We then take the breathtaking cable car to the top of the mountain for a great hike along mountain paths to a rustic lodge for lunch on your own and then it s back to the cable car. Dinner tonight at the excellent little restaurant belonging to the hotel. After the pass it s all downhill to Ria o and our lakeside hotel for the night. Dinner on our own at one of several restaurants in town.