Part 2 Mundaka to Cervera de Pisuerga
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Last edit: 24-07-2023
Route Summary Part 2 covers the coast and inland between Mundaka and Cervera de Pisuerga, largely through Cantrabia.
It is a very long route, so leave on time.
I rate this route through the Basque Country with 5 stars because of the beautiful roads. beautiful views and many sights.
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9h 53m
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Distance
387.39 km
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RouteXpert Review After about 12 kilometers you can turn to the parking lot of Gaztelugatxe Zubia, a peninsula with a castle on it, which can only be reached by foot.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Gaztelugatxe Zubia are two breathtaking places nestled in the mountainous coastline of Bizkaia in northern Spain. The ancient stone path that connects the two is a highlight of the region, gaining popularity through the HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is an islet connected to the mainland by a narrow tiered bridge. Once you reach the top of the islet, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the coast, rugged cliffs and the Basque Country mountains in the distance. Gaztelugatxe Zubia is nearby and offers one of the most beautiful hiking experiences in the area. You can reach the top of Gaztelugatxe and enjoy the idyllic view of the Bay of Biscay and the coast of Uribe. Both spots are a must for anyone looking for great photo opportunities and beautiful nature walks.
The route continues along the beautiful coastal road towards Bilbao. At Portugalete you have a view of the special suspension bridge Puente Colgante. The Puente Colgante is a suspension bridge that connects the fishing villages of Getxo and Portugalete. This Vizacaya hanging bridge over the river Ría del Nervión is located ten kilometers from the center of Bilbao, and a walk across the suspension bridge makes it possible to visit both villages. Especially for tourists there is a viewpoint and footbridge on top of the pillars, which can be reached via an elevator in the pillars.
Bilbao is the capital of the province of Biscay and has a lot to offer. The most striking is the Guggenheim Museum. The building itself, but also the collections are definitely worth a visit. There are plenty of places to have a drink in the vicinity of the museum.
Further up the coast is Castro Urdiales. This is a pleasant coastal town not far west of Bilbao. Apart from the beautiful and prominent hilltop Iglesia de Santa Maria, it is mainly a popular seaside resort. Near the harbor is also the castle "Castillo de Santa Ana" with the lighthouse on top. From the castle you have a beautiful view of the sea, the port and the city center of Castro Urdiales.
At Colindra at the mouth of the Rio de Rada, the route goes a bit inland on a nice winding road through the hills before returning to the coast to the city of Santander. Due to the influence of the sea, Santander has a mild maritime climate in both winter and summer; on the one hand, Santander has the popular beaches in summer, but on other days there can be a fresh sea breeze accompanied by the necessary showers that linger over the region, as the clouds linger through the mountain massif of the Picos de Europa and the Cordillera Cantabria. The weather in Cantabria can therefore change considerably and for many surfers the beaches of Santander with high waves are a highlight.
After Santander the route goes inland again and the serious mountains come into view. Via a number of beautiful mountain passes you reach Puerto de Piedrasluengas. This mountain pass is also popular with cyclists and offers a beautiful panoramic viewpoint on top.
The end point of this long route is the charming mountain village of Cervera de Pisuerga,
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The Vuelta a Cantabria is a multi-day road cycling race held annually in the region of Cantabria, Spain. Created in 1925, the race was also held in 1926, 1940 and 1942, and annually from 1963 to 1983. In 2003, the race reappeared after a 20 year disappearance and is now reserved to amateur cyclists.
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But we come to ride and it's going great. Excellent roads with the occasional piece of unpaved so that you do not have to detour far for another attraction. You can eat delicious food and the people are very nice and hospitable. And because the route to Lourdes goes above the Picos, there are also pilgrimage sites and very beautiful churches and monasteries. The most beautiful thing in this area is the nature: breathtakingly beautiful with wild animals, rugged mountains and wild rivers.
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You drive over beautiful mountain ridges and through beautiful valleys. Along the way you drive through beautiful villages and countless nature reserves, great passes with countless curves, tunnels cut out of the mountains and azure blue reservoirs. The roads are fair to good, sometimes unpaved.
What you get to see along the way;
Spanish Pyrenees
Parc Naturel del Cadi-Moixero
Serra del Cadí
Serra de Moixeró
Pedraforca
Serra del Monsec
Collada de Clarà
Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Collados del Asón Natural Park.
Parque natural Saja-Besaya
Parque natural de Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre
Parque natural de la Montana de Riano y Mampodre
Picos de Europa
El Parque regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre
El Parque natural de Redes
The Sierra de la Culebra
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Along the routes there are more than enough nice places to stop for a short or longer period, these are described in the review and with a waypoint and POI included in the routes.
Have fun reading and planning your next motorcycle vacation.
If you have ridden these routes I would like to hear your feedback.
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