Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 2
25 mi0.9 mi
Jurassic Museum of Asturias and Hunting for Dinosaur Prints at La Griega
Today you'll go deep into the Prehistoric World with your budding paleontologist with a visit to the Jurassic Museum of the Asturias where you'll learn about the Dinosaurs that once roamed this part of the Spanish Atlantic Coast.
Afterwards, you'll go Dinosaur Trekking to find all of the footprints along this spectacular coastline and later enjoy a seaside lunch.
The day ends on the pretty beach of La Griega where you can hunt for more fossils and enjoy the shore as this perfect day comes to an end.
Afterwards, you'll go Dinosaur Trekking to find all of the footprints along this spectacular coastline and later enjoy a seaside lunch.
The day ends on the pretty beach of La Griega where you can hunt for more fossils and enjoy the shore as this perfect day comes to an end.
14.6 mi
25 min
10:002 hrs
Jurassic Museum of Asturias
This 2,500 sq meter museum is shaped like a giant tridactyl dinosaur footprint and is divided into sections representing the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous period and corresponding dinosaurs.
The imagination will run wild as history come to life with the exploration of around 8,000 fossils and remains.
The children will be thrilled to learn with extensive hands-on exhibits and life-size replicas both inside and outside the grounds.
To avoid standing in a long line, buy tickets in advance online website
Open Hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 -18:30 Closed Monday and Tuesday
Website
Onsite Parking is Available
The imagination will run wild as history come to life with the exploration of around 8,000 fossils and remains.
The children will be thrilled to learn with extensive hands-on exhibits and life-size replicas both inside and outside the grounds.
To avoid standing in a long line, buy tickets in advance online website
Open Hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 -18:30 Closed Monday and Tuesday
Website
Onsite Parking is Available
5.6 mi
20 min
12:3045 min
Faro de Lluces
Use this excellent map from the Jurassic Museum of Asturias museum to spot dinosaur tracks along the cliffs of Lastres.
Website
The track is very easy to drive on and you'll be able to park directly on the road nearby.
The track is very easy to drive on and you'll be able to park directly on the road nearby.
5.2 mi
20 min
13:4515 min
Aparcamiento Playa la Griega
Park here for your time exploring Playa la Griega and having lunch. You'll leave the car here until it's time to drive back to Bilbao.
0.3 mi
10 min
14:151 hr 30 min
Vista Alegre
Delicious homemade food with stunning vistas is what you'll find at this amazing seaside restaurant.
Here you can dine on Galician-style octopus, Asturian bean stew and many grilled meats and fish.
Don't miss out on the apple cider biscuit with hot chocolate!
Reservations are Required
Phone +34 985 856 061
Opening Hours Wednesday - Monday 12:30 - 17:00 Closed Tuesday
Here you can dine on Galician-style octopus, Asturian bean stew and many grilled meats and fish.
Don't miss out on the apple cider biscuit with hot chocolate!
Reservations are Required
Phone +34 985 856 061
Opening Hours Wednesday - Monday 12:30 - 17:00 Closed Tuesday
0.2 mi
5 min
16:0030 min
Huellas fósiles de Dinosaurios
This easy walk to spot some of the biggest and best dinosaur footprints starts to the right bank of the estuary.
You'll see signs pointing you in the right direction as you follow the wooden walkway to the sites.
When you arrive, be sure to have your photos taken while standing inside the enormous footprints! It's truly amazing!
This excellent information from the Jurassic Museum of Asturias provides very detailed information about the area and is a valuable resource. Website
You'll see signs pointing you in the right direction as you follow the wooden walkway to the sites.
When you arrive, be sure to have your photos taken while standing inside the enormous footprints! It's truly amazing!
This excellent information from the Jurassic Museum of Asturias provides very detailed information about the area and is a valuable resource. Website
0.3 mi
10 min
16:451 hr 30 min
Playa de La Griega
You'll have plenty of time to explore the beach here and let the kids play in the shore.
The river that runs into the sea is shallow and fun where children can safely enjoy themselves.
There are plenty of places along the beach to grab some light tapas, snacks or an ice cream before the drive back to Bilbao.
The river that runs into the sea is shallow and fun where children can safely enjoy themselves.
There are plenty of places along the beach to grab some light tapas, snacks or an ice cream before the drive back to Bilbao.
0.3 mi
10 min
18:3015 min
Aparcamiento Playa la Griega
Return to your car and drive to Bilbao.