Asturias is one of the four Provinces that make up “Green Spain”and our destination is the small resort of La Franca about 60 miles west of Santander. This scenic Province boasts golden beaches interspersed by rocky crags and behind the coastline is a land of meadows and rolling hills which ascend to the Picos de Europa mountains. Fishing, dairy farming and tourism are the main staples of the local economy.
Our hotel, the 4* Mirador de la Franca sits on a secluded beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean . Good food, and plenty of it, is a feature of this friendly hotel.
Last year was supposed to see the end of the jazz tours but popular acclaim has brought them back! As usual, we had such a good time that it was a unanimous choice that led us to return. A full coach cannot easily be ignored. Super hotel, excellent and copious meals and unlimited wine at dinner has something to do with this! We cannot fault the environment hence yet another visit. Accordingly we have named this one "The Lazarus Tour".
We sail from Plymouth on Sunday and a cabin is provided. The ship has many diversions to keep you occupied such as live entertainment, swimming pool, cinema amongst others and fine dining or self-service restaurants.
Arriving in Santander on Monday we leave town and travel westwards Hotel Mirador de la Franca which has been hosting us for over 30 years . The hotel is on a sandy beach and there is woodland behind it. We stay for three nights with breakfast and dinner with wine included. The Band plays after dinner for listening and dancing.
After check in you’ll have plenty of time to explore the area or have a swim. Relax around the garden area, or just sit back and have a glass of something on the terrace overlooking the ocean.
Tuesday - Today we’re taking a fascinating scenic drive into the mountains of the Picos de Europe to Fuente Dé where there is a cable car to the plateau above. After our stop here we travel back to spend the rest of the day in the little mountain town of Potes. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner is at 2030 followed by the Band.
Wednesday _This morning we head off for a drive along the spectacular Cares Gorge to the old Roman town of Cangas de Onis where we stop for sightseeing. Then it’s back to the hotel and more beach-side relaxation. En route there's be a cider tasting session at a nearby tavern. Dinner is at 2030 followed by the Band.
On Thursday morning we drive to Santander stopping at the Hypermarket en route to pick up essential supplies . Then it’s a little time for sightseeing in Santander before we board the “Pont Aven” for the sailing to England at 1600.
We arrive in Plymouth at 1100 on Friday morning and after disembarkation the coach returns to the original pick up points.
| May 12th 2024 | £625 FULL |
Cost include: all travel by executive coach; ferry crossing with cabin; three nights half-board at the 4* hotel; excursions; Tour Guide. Entertainment by the Band on three nights.
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Pick up Points: Bath-Bristol-Exeter-Newton Abbot-Plymouth.