Noja, a municipality on the eastern coast of Cantabria, Spain, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Its geography combines extensive sandy beaches, coastal paths, and protected marshlands with green, rolling hills. This blend of sea and inland environments provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The region is notably part of the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park, an ecologically significant habitat.
Noja provides a…
81
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.6
(15)
56
hikers
8.79km
02:43
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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68
hikers
8.10km
02:05
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58
hikers
4.92km
01:16
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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130
hikers
6.31km
01:38
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
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23
riders
36.6km
02:25
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59
riders
17.5km
01:16
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
riders
27.2km
01:51
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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32
riders
23.4km
01:26
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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36
runners
14.2km
01:36
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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33
runners
10.4km
01:07
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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101
riders
49.3km
02:12
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44
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30.9km
01:30
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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32
riders
24.5km
01:09
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
41.5km
01:58
480m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
riders
14.1km
00:56
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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12.1km
00:55
70m
70m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
24.3km
01:34
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
17.1km
01:13
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Noja offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 122 routes across these sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 9,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes in Noja include the 'Ruta de la Costa' for coastal walks and the 'Piedra Pombera Beach – Playa de Ris loop'. Another option is the 'Punta de la Mesa – Piedra Pombera Beach loop'. For more detailed information, consult the Hiking around Noja guide.
Noja offers 17 easy hiking routes, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. These routes cover distances up to 4 miles (7 km). They are suitable for beginners and those seeking a less strenuous outdoor experience.
Noja provides routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The marshlands offer trails suitable for exploration by bicycle. For specific routes, refer to the Cycling around Noja and Road Cycling Routes around Noja guides.
Trails in Noja showcase extensive sandy beaches like Ris and Trengandín, coastal paths, and green hills. The region is also part of the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park, an important ecological habitat. These diverse landscapes provide varied scenery for outdoor activities.
The Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park is a protected area of ecological importance that Noja is part of. These marshes are a habitat for a variety of migratory birds, offering opportunities for bird watching. Visitors can explore the marshes via designated trails on foot or by bicycle.
Noja features 18 moderate hiking trails, typically ranging from 2 to 3 hours in duration. These routes cover distances between 5 and 6 miles (8-10 km). An example is the 'Pico de Miravalles y Sierra de Mijedo – circular by the Camino del Norte'.
Near Noja's trails, visitors can find traditional stone mansions, a medieval bridge, and various chapels. The Church of San Pedro, built on an ancient medieval monastery, is another notable historical site. These points add a cultural dimension to outdoor pursuits.
Noja is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in Noja have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars. There are 122 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Noja, including Hiking around Noja, Running Trails around Noja, and Cycling around Noja. Guides for Road Cycling and MTB Trails are also available. These resources provide detailed information on routes and activities.
The official tourism website for Noja is part of the Ayuntamiento de Noja (Noja Town Hall) portal. The website address is ayuntamientodenoja.es. This site provides general information about the municipality.
The Noja Tourism Office can be contacted by phone. The official phone number for the tourism office is +34 942 630 038. This number can be used for inquiries regarding local attractions and services.

