Best Routes Across Northern Spain

If you've decided to visit northern Spain, there are unforgettable routes worth knowing. Here are some of the best routes across northern Spain to discover on your trip.

Routes across northern Spain you can't miss

The north of Spain features castles and dreamlike landscapes — ideal for holidays full of history. Some of the best routes to consider with a specialist agency:

Galicia

Galicia is a charm in itself. One of the best routes is to visit Galicia. You can see small villages like Ribadavia or head to the Ribeira Sacra.

One of the most interesting things in Galicia is to taste the wine. It has over 80 wineries that supply monastic pantries and delight every visitor.

Another visit on this route is the longest beach in Spain: Carnota. Surrounded by the Ézaro waterfall, from this beach you can head to A Coruña via the Costa da Morte for spectacular landscapes.

The coast of Asturias

Another great route. From Galicia, you pass Taramundi to know local history, and see Pumares.

The Silence Beach is a must — dedicate at least a day. On the Asturian coast you can see Cudillero and Gijón.

In Gijón is San Lorenzo beach, where you can try Asturian cuisine. Don't miss the Picos de Europa National Park — hiking and Enol and Ercina lakes.

Cantabria

Cantabria must be on your plans. The gateway is Comillas — see Gaudí's "Capricho", an authentic piece of Catalan architecture.

Also Comillas beach and the neo-Gothic palace. You can head to Santillana del Mar or to Santander — the cultural capital of northern Spain, with the Prehistory and Archaeology Museum.

In Santander you'll find urban graffiti by Okuda San Miguel in strategic spots.

Basque Country

Visit the whole Basque Country: Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastián.

In Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum, old town streets and Arriaga theatre. Fans of Game of Thrones should visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

In Vitoria: Cathedral of Santa María and Plaza de la Virgen Blanca. Don't leave without trying good cider.

Finally, in San Sebastián head to Mount Urgull, ideal for nature lovers. Also visit the Constitution Square and the Church of Santa María del Coro.