...and the Astonishing Walk to Get There! Join Us on Our Day Trip to Faro Del Caballo, Santoña.
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Hidden gems are rarely this spectacular, mainly because places like this tend to be widely known. Maybe in Spain it is, but we certainly had never heard of it before. Have you? Join us on a day trip to Santoña as we walk round to the little lighthouse perched on the edge of a stunning cliff. Welcome to el Faro del Caballo...
Filmed on Sunday 14th April 2024
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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This video is not sponsored and all opinions are my own
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I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
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This is both my business model and a result of doing everything myself. Editing takes time and I also like to schedule videos a bit in advance in case of any problems/illness/cancellations etc. Keeping my uploads appearing every Saturday is important to me, so I don’t want anything to get in the way of it. Also, I occasionally need some time off to recover from trips! But more than anything else, it's about budgets. I generally need to film a number of videos on each trip to break even. And each one of these take a while to fall into place on a Saturday morning.
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The usual suspects I'm afraid - time and money! Hotel prices especially these days make my eyes water like a true Scotsman. Also my weekly upload schedule means I need to keep on the move.
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Alicja will feature whenever possible, but she has her own life and a proper job so it can take a while for our schedules to match up. Trust me though, I prefer it when She is there too!
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Life has been busy recently, so this one is from our last trip to Santander. A bit out of my normal chronological order, but it’s a beautiful setting so hope you enjoy anyway :)
Slacker. ;-) Great video as ever, and a good fit that you've broken Spain out just as summer finally shows its face....
AAh it threw me, I thought, back from Newfoundland & straight to Santander? What a life 😉
Btw you can see similar daredevil goats on the Great Orme. It’s always heart in mouth stuff.
Thanks both for another great video.
Another amazing video. Your channel is my Saturday fixed now. Its a must watch. I love traveling and seeing different places. But you have away in which you bring us all along with you for the experience. Steve and Alicja Thnak you. Got an idea. I watched the Steve vs Scott challange. Would be good if you did a 36 hours "how far can you go! but you must get back to Dundee before the 36 hours are up. That would be interesting. And you can only take one plane flight. Would be tricky. But fun.
I know you have many more plans. Till next time, "Thank you for watching" Take Care.
On my way to Santander by ferry middle of August. Normally only pass through with a brief stop in Noja but this time staying for 4 days. Can’t wait !!
Late watching this one, but glad I didn't overlook it. What a cracking video Steve, and what an amazing walk both of you. First day class entertainment for those of us lucky enough to follow your channel. Thank you!!
Who needs or wants a television licence, when there's free ,top quality entertainment and content like this on UA-cam.
totally agree which is why i got rid of my tv licence years ago
And with real people not scripted government rubbish
Exactly. That's all we watch is you tube
Agreed- here in Brisbane the latest crazy that has gone down is that one of the news networks fired EVERYONE'S favourite news presenter last week, and started airing **horoscopes**, along with a 2 min "news comedy sketch" during the 6pm news broadcast. I am seriously not kidding.
These walks are difficult.
I'm knackered after watching this 😂. Well done you two for putting the effort in to show us this Alicja and Steve ❤️🏴✌️
Nope, you couldn't pay me enough to go up and down those lighthouse steps. Brave, you two are! It's stunning and I'm grateful for your bravery.
You’ve completely sold me on Santander and the surrounding area. Thanks for the video.
Me too
Yeah, but imagine naming a town and province after a flipping bank!
@@derektaylor2941 😂😂😂
@@derektaylor2941 Lol!😝
same here. was actually planning to head there May this year but other stuff got in the way. Next year for definite!
Well that was some hike ! There was Alicia the mountain goat herself carrying the backpack, not out of breath and not even breaking out in a sweat ! Well done both of you and thank you for sharing as it must have been incredibly hard to do that hike and film at the same time. Love you guys, I don’t know if you ever have, but I’d love you to do a
Q & A together either live or just ask folks to submit questions, then you can choose what you answer 😂
I love this episode! What a beautiful walk. Spain is stunning!
I just came across this one, I appreciate you filming that lighthouse. I am old but you did the walk to show people like me thanks. It was an amazing view of the area.
You guys are amazing! Those stairs would have absolutely broke me and you guys continue to walk even after that! Well done you too and thank you for the wonderful video and the beautiful scenery
That fog proves why the lighthouse was built! Boats wouldn't want to come out of that fog into sheer cliff faces. Beautiful scenery and most impressed by you two mastering all these steps!
I discovered your channel by coincidence and quite happy about it. I enjoy your content.
But I specifically want to make a point about your choice of music. I really like the music you put on. Atmospheric haunting music in remote Scottish islands, different native sounding music in remote parts of Canada, Spanish music in this vlog... all equally fitting with the geography and makes your content even more enjoyable.
Yes, loved this long video you two. Fantastic landscape. Thank you as always for taking me along. Wonderful.
That fog coming in so quickly was amazing to see, great video!!
Spectacular hike...well bloody done.....
I recently visited Santander and the adjacent coast as a result of your video record of your winter visit and absolutely loved it. I’ll definitely go back
That was both beautiful and horrifying! So many stairs!!! That fog was amazing!
Brilliant! Im full of admiration for you both sharing your experiences .... Makes the steps down to Dunnottar Castle look like the average Doorstep ...
That was NUTS guy's...I think I was panting harder than Steve going back up that trail and stairs...:):):)
The scenery was incredible !!!
I know a lot of us wouldn't and couldn't do this , so thank for doing it for us...:):):)
Steve, I think only the "Fareo" islands video could match this...
Well done guy's ...🥰🥰🥰
That fog was awesome! Even if it did go from "it'll be cooler soon", to "it's a bit cold" in about 30 seconds!!!
Thanks for taking us along Steve. Happy to see Alicja got her coffee
Happy traveling from Canada
Thank you for doing all the walks for me and showing me the views. I'd be too terrified by the heights. 😮😊
The most British thing to say “I with there is an ice cream shop at the top of the stairs”😂😂😂
Love your videos guys, watching every Friday morning
Nothing quite like a cold Heineken to top off an adventurous day. Thanks for taking us along! Cheers!!
"the memory of the sun on my skin" that's really poetic and more so of a sunburn.
This was beautiful and im impressed by the walk you did. Luckily I’m at an age that I don’t need an excuse not to do it 😂😂😂
Those steps were diabolical!
Great walk by you both, and I'm so pleased to see the beers at the end. Shades of 'Ice Cold in Alex'. A well-deserved bucket of beers.
I had to pause ….. I couldn’t go up the steps anymore. 🤣 what a place! Thanks for the adventure ♥️
You two are amazing...so much energy...I'm worn out from watching this latest adventure. Thank you. So looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for going up and down all those steps so that I don't have to. Wonderful video, thank you.
Always love it when you two are out together, such fun videos ! I'd love to go to go abroad and especially Santander . Hopefully something I might do in the future . Best wishes to you both .
Great video of santenadar sorry aby spelling u both are great and fit well done
Now that was a hike!! What a great video! Thank you so much for the wee video 😁!!
Just when I thought Santander couldn’t get better, an Everton pub!! Paradise
Isn’t it in Santona ?
An almost hour long Steve Marsh video ❤
I last week when I watched the Ben Nevis blog, I thought about the amt of work it took to build the tail… this week I was exhausted just thinking about the hours and hours of work it took to build these steps. Good on you for making it down and back up all of them.
WoW another entertaining UA-cam video staring the incredibly talented Steve Marsh. Waiting for the next one already.
wow - this was indeed an amazing day out, and the stairs down (and up again!) to the Faro del Caballo made even my calves tremble in empathy... the views were truly amazing, and the magical weather changes were right on time - you truly deserved 'em!
When back in Santona, I needed a beer as well, just to recover... an unforgettable trip... just reminds me again of how much I do love Spain... need to get back there for a trip... you certainly did wet my appetite on Santander & area... thanks so much, Steve & Alicia 💖😎
I love Santander and that end of town is lovely. I workedcfor Brittany Ferries 1984-86. Most fun job ever.
Ugh, my Knees ache just watching that! Well done you two! I just added this area to my Bucket list based on your adventures and quality video!
That walk was crazy, thank you for doing it for me
I so relate, glad they did for me😂😂😂
Hi Steve Aljcia thank you so much for a great trip. What a great place to visit. All the way down those steps and back up. Safe trips from Wexford.
Great vlogg enjoyed it even better when i seen that random everton bar keep them coming steve and alisha 👍👍👏
Seeing you going up those stairs made me tiered and i needed a drink!! 😁😁😁 can't imagine myself doing it. Great video and keep them comming! ❤❤❤
I think this is one of my favourite videos ever. What stunning scenery! And that fog moving in so suddenly gave it a whole new atmosphere. Those steps - I have no words. Bet you had sore legs the next day. Thanks for taking us along for the journey, and not dropping us over the edge! 😂😂
Oh wow stunning views!! Those stairs were crazy. Great job! I enjoy watching your amazing adventures ❤
I'm feeling sympathetic leg wobbles. You both deserve a hearty "well done!"
Great watch, love the collection of off the beaten track places you find to explore. This was a daring journey, never mind watch😂.
That was bloody briliant ! Well done for actually doing the walk as it looked pretty tough going ,and you both were filming . Could you see health and safety allowing something like that in the uk .Keep them coming !!
Wow great Sunday night entertainment sitting watching that video. Miles better than what’s on TV. Really really enjoyed that and I think we’ll take a trip to Santander soon
I am afraid of heights as you are my bum quinches every time you walk close the edge,thoroughly enjoying all your adventures.ciao J
The footage going down the steps made my stomach drop! You're both such troopers
wow what an adventure and such a beautiful walk to the lighthouse. The fog was like that old film called the fog !!! but would have given a nice cooling effect thankyou for sharing
Spectacular
I stayed at Santander whilst walking the Camino Del Norte last year, beautiful place going back in September for an extended visit.
Real hidden gem!
Amazing scenery but those stairs! I’d never be able to tackle them. You two are great beings able to Manage them !
Im knackered just watching you
Some of those steps looked pretty scary to walk down, but the scenic views more than made up for it, what a beautiful place to spent the day exploring. Another great informative and entertaining video, thanks to you both🙂
No way in the World I’d be doing those stairs, so thanks for taking the pain to show us 👌👌🙏🙏
I really love your channel, and watch just to hear you say wee this and wee that! So fun. And Alicja’s dimples are adorable! ☺️
As always Steve, thoroughly enjoyed this one. Your videos give me inspiration of places to visit. But, I'm glad you took one for the team with those steps - they are literally a step too far for me! My legs have gone to jelly just watching 😮
The cliff walk down to the lighthouse was amazing. I dunno how you did that with a fear of heights - honestly. the rock is so unusual there. thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece of the earth with us all!
This is a very enjoyable and entertaining video, guys. I hope to see more like if
Wow what a journey Steve and Alicia.
Those steps to an from the lighthouse were a killer.
Fantastic view's on the way.
You both definitely deserved a few beers at the end mate.
Catch you on the next one.
Well done Steve and Alicia - I certainly COULD NOT have gone back up the steps x
Well done 😮. Amazing views and that sea fret. I struggled to watch some of those high edges 😮. You definitely earned your beers.
I am exhausted. And I only watched you do those steps
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful video! Thank you both so much! Can't believe that ice bucket of beers was only 6 euros! And the music was lovely too! Gracias! E Viva La Espana! Even if they did win the Euros! 🤭😬😁🙋🙏👍🏴🇮🇪🍻
Wow. What a walk 😮. Gorgeous views too ❤
So Steve is scared of heights and snakes.
Perhaps you should take a jaunt to Borneo, where the rain forest has Flying Snakes!
Thanks for the fun video!
Continue to love these videos
Santander looks a really nice place. Take my hat off to you both for doing those steps 😮😮
Wow one of the most beautiful places, yet they steps no chance. Well done 👍
Fell in Love with Santander in March. We're off to Noja, Santona and Laredo in September then over to Suances next March. The Cantabrian Coast is simply stunning.
Nice one. Alicja looked absolutely beautiful in her pink dress at the end. Great vid. Keep em coming! 😎👍
Absolutely brutal stairs, and Steve's Carhartt (USA) cap giving his Filson (USA) cap a day off. 👍
Hi Steve you can write a new book . Title it two million and five steps. That place looks amazing. Loads of love from aberdeen.❤
These steps are mental! I would have swam back lol. Absolutely stunning views. The weather was crazy with the fog. The bit going past the prison reminded me off walking down from the Rock in Gibraltar. Fantastic vlog. Thank you both
That was simply outstanding. So very beautiful. Great job
Your spectacular walk through Spanish forests with views of lighthouses, beaches, cliffs SAVED me from American political television/newspapers on this Sunday morning. Instead of political depression, I am lifted up with you and ready to have a totally joyful day. I can feel the cool fog -- reminded me of where I grew up on the coast of Southern California -- as well as the burn of muscles up the steps. Thank you for a trip to Spain this morning. What could be better!?!
Well said! Their videos show me places I would no longer be able to travel to! ❤
What an amazing walk, my legs are still shaking. Thank you for an excellent video, what views, I felt I was on the walk with you both. Thank you😅
Love your vids. Those stairs looked brutal!
Wow, I felt like reaching through the screen and handing you both a cold energy drink. seriously impressive scenery, seriously treacherous stairs, seriously impressive acheivment..
Loved this, not even sure how I missed it previously ✌️
The two of you do great videos Santander looks lovely, the hike you guys did well you must be fit😃😃
What a fascinating day out in a relatively unknown part of Spain - two lighthouses, 765 steps, a prison and no snakes! Santander is a very lovely city too. Than you for sharing this day out with us. You certainly deserved that refreshment at the end....
And there I was thinking last week's video was your best. Thank you for taking us on an adventure. I'm looking forward to seeing what you're up to next. Blessings to you and Alicja.
Steve, you're a wise man. I get most of my walking shoes, trainers, sandals etc from Lidl amd Aldi. They're good quality at reasonable prices!! 👍
OMG! what a climb, made me tired just watching it! fab though, and i love Santander, one of the best seafronts around
Loved it, so beautiful, thanks to you both, 👍
This video really inspired me to travel to Santander and Santona, but those stairs...nope. Once again, thank you for bringing us along on your epic Sunday walk.
As an Everton fan, you’ve made my day Steve. Thanks man! An Everton bar in Santoña, never expected that! Brilliant video, thanks Steve.
Amazing! But I was getting weak about the knees watching !! Views were spectacular!
Just love your videos, so glad you had Alicja with you! Wish I had an Alicja of my own to enjoy such amazing trips with!
Keep up the food work and safe travels 💌
They were the steps from hell....you guys are awesome. Wife took me up Elephant Rock in Taiwan which was similar to that...I agree about the crowds, too many aye!! Thanks legends for another great video and positive vibes
What a spectacular adventure you’ve taken us on! Much as gracias!
Had to look if missed any episodes great vlog very interesting thanks from OZ