Faro del Caballo
Faro del Caballo
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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On the cliffs of Mount Buciero, point of entry to the Bay of Santona (Cantabria), you will find this magic place of turquoise waters which is accessed after almost 700 steps.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Miren G
9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Wonderful landscape and fantastic captain, was very friendly and we were well looked after throughout the trip.
The trip started at the port of Laredo and from there went to " Pico del Fraile ". We could see the Buciero Mountain and " El faro del caballo". Finally we arrived at the beautiful stuary
Watching the sunset from the ria is wonderful . We coul take a lot of pictures, so the sky was incredible.
I recommend this trip of three hours more and less because it is very pleasant and made me feel relaxed and at peace .
A trip to do with friends or family.
The trip started at the port of Laredo and from there went to " Pico del Fraile ". We could see the Buciero Mountain and " El faro del caballo". Finally we arrived at the beautiful stuary
Watching the sunset from the ria is wonderful . We coul take a lot of pictures, so the sky was incredible.
I recommend this trip of three hours more and less because it is very pleasant and made me feel relaxed and at peace .
A trip to do with friends or family.
Written September 1, 2022
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Michael E
Broughton Astley, UK3 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Stunning views and surroundings. My wife and I decided to visit this place today after looking at photos on the internet and the place is stunning. Beware though, the nearest place to leave the car is 1.8km away and then there is a very steep, rocky and stoney hike before you reach the top of the stairs down to the lighthouse. There are 763 stairs each approximately 12-14 inches tall to reach the lighthouse but it is definitely worth a visit if you're reasonably fit, but do remember going down the steps is the easy bit.
Written July 13, 2017
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peetajohn
Norton, UK686 contributions
Jul 2017
If you are feeling fit it is an enjoyable hike around this location - but it is not an easy stroll and requires some effort. However the views are beautiful on a good day.
We went on a week day when there were very few people around so nice and peaceful. However it was hot and hard work.
Enjoyable if you like a hike and enjoy hard walking.
We went on a week day when there were very few people around so nice and peaceful. However it was hot and hard work.
Enjoyable if you like a hike and enjoy hard walking.
Written August 18, 2017
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Juliana
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We went with Buciero Natura. As we are not super sportive people we called before to ask if it was difficult. They said it was easy and light. I have hiked a few times and it was by far the most difficult experience I have been through. The stairs were super crowded and at least 50 people all were going up and down (many without masks) and it is seriously impossible to maintain social distancing. The guide was polite but he saw that I couldn’t keep up with the ryrhm and he didn’t wait for us. I got to the kayak exhausted! The guy who helps us to get to the kayak was at least super helpful to help me go in (it is not as easy as it seems) but they left us behind and took the group to explore caves, promised a drink they never offered (which was supposed to be in the middle of the way) and I got really ill and throwing up in the middle of the sea. Took forever to show up support. Once they came they helped me in the boat and literally as soon as I got out of the boat they gave me the backpack and that’s it. Not even asking if I was ok (they knew I was feeling very sick, didn’t offer water, support or to call anyone). Really disappointing.
Written August 18, 2020
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Jaime G
Bilbao, Spain118 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Starting from Santoña there's a beautiful hike along the cliffs of mount Buciero. The views from the top are stunning. If you're fit I recommend you go down the 700 steps (built by convicts) to the lighthouse. Great place to swim in the Summer! Avoid weekend bc it's a popular hike!
Written July 18, 2017
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BorisBrusselaar
Brussels, Belgium1,247 contributions
Sep 2019
We spent half of a day having a wonderful hike up to Faro and enjoyed it a lot. it was a hot sunny day and we were rewarded with stunning views on cantabria coast and sea and even managed to dip into chilling waters around the Faro. There is a narrow stairs leading almost up to the water and you can jump into the sea.
If you have enough time, do reserve a day for this hike and go all around the peninsula with a lunch stop at the Faro.
If you have enough time, do reserve a day for this hike and go all around the peninsula with a lunch stop at the Faro.
Written September 9, 2019
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Thanks for you review!
Written September 9, 2019
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thelittlegecko
Madrid, Spain59 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Hard work.... a lot of steady uphill then of course the famous stairs. Great walk all in all and sense of achievement. Lighthouse nothing to write home about though. Drive up past fort along paseo Monte and park at quarry type area. The walk took us 2.5hrs there and back with carrying a four year old most of the way there, but she walked up most of the steps and distance back. Little shade actually at lighthouse, so possibly consider taking an umbrella. Suppose it depends on the time of day!
Written August 30, 2017
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Ivan M
1 contribution
Hola es posible al finalizar la ruta realizar el camino de vuelta en una paddle surf propia por la costa de forma legal?
jambiere
Pamiers, France51 contributions
Bonsoir,
Nous sommes un groupe d'amis photographes et aimerions aller jusqu'au phare del Caballo
Nous serions 8 à 12 environ
Pouvez-vous me dire si à partir du bateau on peut accéder au phare?
Quel est votre tarif pour une visite du groupe ?
Le temps nécessaire .
Nous partons de Toulouse le 15 octobre et nous avons environ 5 heures de route
elenairi
Pamplona, Spain42 contributions
Bonsoir
Je ne suis pas une guide turistique mais je sais q’uil n’est pas possible accéder au phare á partir du bateau.
Regards,
maryse t
Bordeaux, France
D'ou pouvons nous prendre une navette pour accéder par la mer au faro del caballo?
maryse t
Bordeaux, France
D' ou pouvons nous prendre un bateau pour être déposé au faro del caballo ?
Faro del Caballo
Santona, Spain10 contributions
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Dear Maryse.
Sorry, we couldn´t answer you in french. At our website you will find all the ways to arrive to Faro del Caballo. You have got a post where we explain all the details of the boat trip. You will find it at "Planes" area.
By the moment our website is only available in Spanish.
Desde la playa Berria cómo es mejor acercarse? En coche es posible o hay algún bus?
Faro del Caballo
Santona, Spain10 contributions
Hola Leticia.
Desde la Playa de Berria lo más cercano es aparcar en el Barrio de El Dueso y ahí comenzar la ruta que pasa por el Faro del Pescador.
No existe autobús alguno, al Faro del Caballo solo se puede acceder a pie. Te recomendamos que eches un vistazo a nuestra web.
Fogerty
Castile and Leon, Spain76 contributions
buenos dias, se puede acceder en barco al faro? Me refiero a llegar en barco y poder bajar para subir el tramo de 100 escaleras desde el mar.
Faro del Caballo
Santona, Spain10 contributions
Buenos días.
No, no es posible. Desde Santoña salen excursiones marítimas que te llevan hasta el Faro. Pero no puedes bajarte y estar en el Faro. El acceso es bastante complicado desde la mar.
Lucia R
Santander, Spain
Esta lejos para llegar al faro del caballo si voy en bus desde la playa del berria? Y caminando cuanto tiempo se hace esa ruta, gracias
Javier C
Oviedo, Spain32 contributions
Hace tiempo que no he ido al faro, lo mejor es ir a Santoña, y desde los fuertes (San Carlos) hay un camino fácil de casi una hora. Después hay que bajar bastantes escaleras hasta el faro (unas 700),y después subirlas (es lo difícil y cansado) ahora las han restaurado según me han dicho.
La experiencia es cansada pero merece la pena ES UNICA.
Saludos.
Puedo ir con un niño de 8 años
Diego H
Ermua, Spain1,055 contributions
Hola buenos días
Es una bajada que tiene cuerdas para agarrarse
Yo bajaba delante y mi hijo detrás
Poco a poco y bajamos
Merece la pena esa excursión
En aquella fecha mi hijo tenia 8 años y lo hizo sin problema alguno
Pásalo bien y espero que disfrutes de la excursión
Un saludo
Valeria R
Province of Leon, Spain
Puedo ir con personas mayores? Gracias
Faro del Caballo
Santona, Spain10 contributions
Buenos días.
No, no es posible ir con personas mayores. Para ir al Faro del Caballo hay que estar en buena forma, y caminar alrededor de 2 horas. Para que personas mayores puedan verlo, recomendamos la excursión en barco que sale desde Santoña. Llega hasta el Faro del Caballo (sin poder bajarse allí) pero lo podrás ver desde un punto de vista muy bonito.
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