Things to Do around El Astillero
El Astillero, a municipality in Cantabria, northern Spain, is characterized by its unique geographical setting amidst extensive estuaries and wetlands, including the Rías de Astillero, Solía, and San Salvador. This low-elevation area provides a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, with its green spaces and proximity to both coastal paths and the foothills of Peña Cabarga. The region's natural features support several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Things to Do in El Astillero
El Astillero offers a variety of outdoor activities for different interests and skill levels. With more than 100 routes available, the area caters to several sports, including road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Cyclists can explore relatively flat routes around the estuaries or find more challenging ascents towards nearby hills, as detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around El Astillero guide. Hikers and joggers can navigate paths through wetlands and coastal areas, enjoying diverse ecosystems and scenic vistas; specific options are available in the Hiking around El Astillero and Running Trails around El Astillero guides. More than 16,000 visitors have shared their experiences in El Astillero, resulting in an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars for the routes.
100
Routes
4.4
(121)
Average rating
3025
People visited
5.0
(4)
336
riders
88.3km
04:39
1,580m
1,580m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
(4)
296
riders
90.7km
04:27
1,120m
1,120m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
3.9
(8)
175
riders
68.2km
03:00
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
(2)
109
riders
76.4km
04:46
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
(14)
106
riders
54.2km
03:26
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(9)
44
riders
25.3km
01:35
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
56
riders
81.2km
05:33
1,240m
1,240m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
61
riders
43.8km
04:00
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
runners
19.5km
02:47
790m
790m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
27
runners
12.5km
01:48
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(1)
25
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
runners
16.6km
02:27
830m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(8)
45
hikers
9.88km
02:31
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(6)
25
hikers
15.9km
05:05
610m
610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
(2)
28
hikers
18.1km
06:03
770m
770m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(5)
21
hikers
12.5km
03:17
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
19
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
riders
90.1km
05:47
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
riders
46.3km
02:56
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
11
riders
20.7km
01:17
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
3
riders
14.1km
00:58
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
riders
23.3km
01:34
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
riders
54.5km
03:52
890m
890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Frequently asked questions
What outdoor activities are available in El Astillero?
El Astillero offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 133 routes, with more than 16,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Are there road cycling routes in El Astillero?
Yes, El Astillero has 40 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes often explore the low-elevation areas around the estuaries, with options for more challenging ascents towards nearby hills. For detailed information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around El Astillero guide.
Where can I find hiking trails in El Astillero?
El Astillero features 17 hiking trails that traverse wetlands, coastal paths, and areas leading towards Peña Cabarga. These paths offer diverse ecosystems and scenic vistas. More information is available in the Hiking around El Astillero guide.
What are the options for touring cycling in El Astillero?
There are 36 touring cycling routes available in El Astillero, suitable for exploring the region's landscapes at a leisurely pace. These routes often follow cycle ways and offer views of the estuaries. The Cycling around El Astillero guide provides further details.
Are there mountain biking trails in El Astillero?
El Astillero offers 23 mountain biking trails, catering to various skill levels. These routes can include varied terrain, from estuarial paths to more rugged sections. For specific routes, refer to the MTB Trails around El Astillero guide.
What natural features can be seen along routes in El Astillero?
Routes in El Astillero often pass through significant natural features such as the Rías de Astillero, Solía, and San Salvador estuaries. These wetland areas are important for migratory birds and offer picturesque scenery. Viewpoints and other natural highlights are common along many paths.
How popular are the outdoor routes in El Astillero on komoot?
The outdoor routes in El Astillero are popular, with more than 16,000 visitors having explored them on komoot. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Are there specific guides for running trails in El Astillero?
Yes, El Astillero has 16 dedicated jogging routes. These trails are suitable for running and exploring the local green spaces and natural areas. The Running Trails around El Astillero guide offers detailed information on these options.
What komoot guides are available for El Astillero?
Komoot offers several guides for El Astillero, including guides for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Hiking, Running, MTB, and Gravel Biking.
How can I contact the El Astillero Town Hall?
The official website for the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) of El Astillero is astillero.es. For direct inquiries, the phone number is 942 077 000.
Are there gravel biking routes in El Astillero?
El Astillero features gravel biking routes, offering a blend of paved and unpaved surfaces suitable for gravel bikes. These routes provide an alternative way to explore the region's diverse terrain. More details can be found in the Gravel biking around El Astillero guide.
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