Cliffs of Costa Quebrada – Faro del Pescador loop from Laredo

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Cliffs of Costa Quebrada – Faro del Pescador loop from Laredo

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Cliffs of Costa Quebrada – Faro del Pescador loop from Laredo

05:16

18.1km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 3.14 km for 592 m

After 14.3 km for 592 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.12 km

Ferry Santoña–Laredo

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

a small boat, does not cost much (2, -)

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3.87 km

Playa del Pasaje

Beach

4.59 km

San Martín Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort with a horseshoe-shaped plan, built on a promontory, at the entrance to the port of Santoña. You have to climb a few stairs, but not too many and you …

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5.22 km

Statue of the Virgin of Puerto

Highlight • Monument

The best views in Laredo.

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6.56 km

View of the Bay of Biscay and Cliffs near Bilbao

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day you have a great view along the coast to the Bay of Bilbao.

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9.47 km

Faro del Pescador

Highlight • Monument

The pity is that the fence barely lets you see the lighthouse.

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10.7 km

View of Playa de Berria

Highlight • Viewpoint

Do not hesitate to take a break at this panoramic point, the views towards the coast and the Berria beach are worthy of one, or several postcards!

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11.3 km

Viewpoint

12.0 km

Old Washhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Now in disuse.

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12.5 km

Mirador Sorbal

Viewpoint

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

4.71 km

3.06 km

2.77 km

1.18 km

1.08 km

327 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

4.99 km

2.79 km

2.77 km

1.34 km

872 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

16°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2022,Wanderung Faro del Gaballo

The walk to the lighthouse is breathtaking. Exhausting but worth it.

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October 21, 2023,Panorama-Runde von Santoña

This is a highly recommended tour. You will be rewarded with fantastic views and two lighthouses. The steep stairs down to Faro del Caballo and especially back up are a challenge.

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August 22, 2024,🇪🇸 Kantabrien: Santona - Faro de Caballo - El Dueso

From the beautiful harbor town of Santona, you walk along the promenade until the bumpy coastal hiking trail around the Pena Ganzo begins. The trail leads ever further up the cliffs through a cloud forest with moss-covered trees and offers repeated views of the Atlantic. At the turnoff to the Faro de Caballo lighthouse, there are 763 steep and high …

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