TRAIN FEVE

Las Encartaciones is a town in northern Spain known for its network of narrow-gauge local trains operated by FEVE. FEVE, which stands for Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha, is a subsidiary of RENFE, Spain's national railroads. FEVE trains serve the regions of Bilbao, Gijón, León and Santander, as well as west to Ferrol. Popular routes include Bilbao to Santander and Oviedo to Ferrol. FEVE trains offer comfortable second-class seats, but there is no on-board catering service. Children up to the age of 7 benefit from reduced fares, and dogs weighing less than 10 kg are allowed to travel. There is no baggage limit on FEVE trains. People over 60 can benefit from discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada.