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The most beautiful bench in the world – Costa Overlook loop from Espasante

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The most beautiful bench in the world – Costa Overlook loop from Espasante

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The most beautiful bench in the world – Costa Overlook loop from Espasante

02:48

31.1km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.52 km for 167 m

After 13.2 km for 60 m

After 20.7 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.01 km

Praia do Vimbieiro

Beach

8.18 km

Coastal Trail — Ladeiro

Highlight • Trail

Well developed wide smooth gravel trail along the top of the coastal cliffs, with excellent views

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8.50 km

Loiba Cliffs - Basta Beach with picnic area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice wooden table and benches at the flat overlook area above the famous Loiba cliffs and the long sandy beach, consisting of three connected coves.

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9.50 km

The most beautiful bench in the world

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cantabrian Route does not go up to Cabo de la Estaca de Bares, the milestones continue directly towards the Esteiro estuary, another hidden gem in the repertoire of dune …

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9.54 km

Mirador Banco Loiba – Nominated 'Best Bench in the World'

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook from top of the cliffs, with a natural arch being carved by waves and wind into the rock standing off the beach. It is worth hugging the coast very closely the find these places of outstanding natural beauty

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9.85 km

Costa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also equipped with a wooden park bench, the viewpoint matches the others on the nearby cliffs

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10.6 km

O Picón Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a late medieval coastal defense tower

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13.2 km

Natural Trail of the Cantabrian Route

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of the path runs along a wooden footbridge exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists. The path is perfectly marked along the entire route.

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13.5 km

Beach boardwalk ⛱️

Highlight • Beach

Great shortcut trail along the valley, without cars

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17.5 km

O Barqueiro

Mountain Pass

31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

10.4 km

6.49 km

2.75 km

818 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.18 km

4.86 km

2.70 km

1.36 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

14°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 43.0 km/h

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The most beautiful bench in the world – Costa Overlook loop from Espasante

Coastal Trail — Ladeiro

Loiba Cliffs - Basta Beach with picnic area

The most beautiful bench in the world

Mirador Banco Loiba – Nominated 'Best Bench in the World'

Costa Overlook

O Picón Tower

Natural Trail of the Cantabrian Route

Beach boardwalk ⛱️

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