{"id":14724,"date":"2023-12-06T23:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=14724"},"modified":"2026-08-28T07:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:40:24","slug":"things-to-do-in-lierganes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Li\u00e9rganes: 1-Day Walking Route, Map &amp; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> \u2014 here\u2019s the complete answer for a perfect half-day escape: main monuments, scenic walking routes, the famous Fish-Man legend, and the best places to eat. Just <strong>25 km from Santander<\/strong>, Li\u00e9rganes blends a <strong>National Historic\u2013Artistic Site<\/strong> with mountain landscapes, myth and irresistible local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set in the <strong>Trasmiera<\/strong> region and serving as the <strong>gateway to the Pasiego Valleys<\/strong>, this walkable, half-day destination offers more than you\u2019d expect: <strong>17th\u201318th-century classicist architecture<\/strong>, the <strong>Roman Bridge<\/strong> over the <strong>Miera River<\/strong>, and the twin hills <strong>Marim\u00f3n<\/strong> and <strong>Cotillam\u00f3n<\/strong>\u2014nicknamed <strong>\u201cLas Tetas de Li\u00e9rganes\u201d<\/strong>\u2014all wrapped in an atmosphere where history, nature and a hint of myth blend together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round off your <strong>Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> with its food scene: hearty meats, river fish, and traditional treats like <strong>sacristanes<\/strong> (a flaky local pastry) or hot chocolate with churros\u2014plus a few standout Mexican restaurants. And to be sure you don\u2019t miss the village\u2019s legends and hidden corners, book a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/VVHLdFTh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">guided tour of Li\u00e9rganes<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> that reveals its best stories and viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c503e837\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7f759d46 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Una ruta en coche por Cantabria: descubre sus para\u00edsos ocultos<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13f9775e\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9d7bf954\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M297.2 248.9C311.6 228.3 320 203.2 320 176c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128S64 105.3 64 176c0 27.2 8.4 52.3 22.8 72.9c3.7 5.3 8.1 11.3 12.8 17.7c0 0 0 0 0 0c12.9 17.7 28.3 38.9 39.8 59.8c10.4 19 15.7 38.8 18.3 57.5L109 384c-2.2-12-5.9-23.7-11.8-34.5c-9.9-18-22.2-34.9-34.5-51.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-5.2-7.1-10.4-14.2-15.4-21.4C27.6 247.9 16 213.3 16 176C16 78.8 94.8 0 192 0s176 78.8 176 176c0 37.3-11.6 71.9-31.4 100.3c-5 7.2-10.2 14.3-15.4 21.4c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c-12.3 16.8-24.6 33.7-34.5 51.8c-5.9 10.8-9.6 22.5-11.8 34.5l-48.6 0c2.6-18.7 7.9-38.6 18.3-57.5c11.5-20.9 26.9-42.1 39.8-59.8c0 0 0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0s0 0 0 0c4.7-6.4 9-12.4 12.7-17.7zM192 128c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16zm0 384c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80l0-16 160 0 0 16c0 44.2-35.8 80-80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Want to explore Cantabria at your own pace?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77e20082 gb-headline-text\">Rent a car and roam through villages like Li\u00e9rganes, beaches and mountains\u2014no rush, no limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d673a471 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Book now<\/mark><\/a> and enjoy the freedom to travel with no schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Things_To_Do_in_Lierganes\" >Things To Do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#1_Roman_Bridge_Puente_Mayor_the_postcard_of_Lierganes\" >1. Roman Bridge (Puente Mayor): the postcard of Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#2_The_Fish-Man_Statue_%E2%80%94_Cantabrias_most_famous_legend\" >2. The Fish-Man Statue \u2014 Cantabria\u2019s most famous legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#3_Cannon_Foundry_of_Lierganes_La_Cavada_17th%E2%80%9318th_centuries\" >3. Cannon Foundry of Li\u00e9rganes &amp; La Cavada (17th\u201318th centuries)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#4_Barrio_del_Mercadillo_heart_of_Lierganes_old_town\" >4. Barrio del Mercadillo: heart of Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 old town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#5_Fluviarium_Ecomuseum_%E2%80%94_nature_and_heritage_of_the_Miera_Valley\" >5. Fluviarium Ecomuseum \u2014 nature and heritage of the Miera Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#6_San_Pantaleon_Church_Via_Crucis_hilltop_views_over_Lierganes\" >6. San Pantale\u00f3n Church &amp; Via Crucis: hilltop views over Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#7_Fish-Man_Riverside_Walk_along_the_Miera_River_in_Lierganes\" >7. Fish-Man Riverside Walk: along the Miera River in Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#8_San_Pedro_Advincula_Church_%E2%80%94_Lierganes_parish_temple\" >8. San Pedro Adv\u00edncula Church \u2014 Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 parish temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#9_Fuente_Santa_Spa_Lierganes_thermal_waters_since_1862\" >9. Fuente Santa Spa (Li\u00e9rganes): thermal waters since 1862<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#10_Cuesta%E2%80%93Mercadillo_Palace_%E2%80%94_baroqueclassicist_manor_in_Lierganes\" >10. Cuesta\u2013Mercadillo Palace \u2014 baroque\/classicist manor in Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#11_Dougalls_Craft_Brewery_Lierganes_%E2%80%9CThink_Global_Drink_Local%E2%80%9D\" >11. Dougall\u2019s Craft Brewery (Li\u00e9rganes): \u201cThink Global, Drink Local\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Top_day_trips_from_Lierganes_beaches_valleys_culture\" >Top day trips from Li\u00e9rganes: beaches, valleys &amp; culture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Elsedo_Palace_Museum_Pamanes_baroque_palace_contemporary_art\" >Elsedo Palace Museum (P\u00e1manes): baroque palace &amp; contemporary art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Hiking_routes_around_Lierganes\" >Hiking routes around Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#From_Lierganes_into_the_Pasiego_Valleys_slow_roads_and_big_views\" >From Li\u00e9rganes into the Pasiego Valleys: slow roads and big views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Cabarceno_Nature_Park_wildlife_cable_cars_near_Lierganes\" >Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park: wildlife &amp; cable cars near Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Santander\" >Santander<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Best_gluten-free_places_to_eat_in_Lierganes\" >Best gluten-free places to eat in Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#El_Bigote_Mexicano\" >El Bigote Mexicano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Tabascos_Cantina_Mexicana\" >Tabascos Cantina Mexicana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Your_unforgettable_Lierganes_getaway\" >Your unforgettable Li\u00e9rganes getaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#Lierganes_map_with_must-see_places\" >Li\u00e9rganes map with must-see places<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/#i-2\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Do_in_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Things To Do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Roman_Bridge_Puente_Mayor_the_postcard_of_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>1. Roman Bridge (Puente Mayor): the postcard of Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Among the top Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, crossing <strong>Puente Mayor<\/strong>\u2014often misnamed the Roman Bridge\u2014is a must. This architectural jewel of Cantabria, an elegant stone bridge begun in the late 16th century and finished in the early 17th, stands out for its two semicircular arches over the <strong>Miera River<\/strong>. Beyond its postcard beauty, it marks a milestone in regional engineering and in the evolution of transport in Cantabria, historically linking the area with the <strong>Camino de Castilla<\/strong> via safer routes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9f695cf3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9f695cf3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Puente medieval con el r\u00edo pasando por debajo y una estatua de bronce de un hombre pez de Li\u00e9rganes\" title=\"Hombre Pez y Puente Mayor de Li\u00e9rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hombre-Pez-y-Puente_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-934435a0 gb-headline-text\">Puente Mayor &amp; Fish-Man Statue: the classic Li\u00e9rganes view \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the essential <strong>Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is visiting <strong>Puente Mayor<\/strong>, built with stones sourced from the <strong>Miera River<\/strong>\u2014a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of its time. Right beside it you\u2019ll find a historic mill, now the <strong>Fish-Man Interpretation Centre<\/strong>, another unmissable stop on your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Fish-Man statue<\/strong> on the riverbank adds cultural intrigue and a touch of mystery to <strong>Puente Mayor<\/strong>, making it an exceptionally photogenic spot. Frame the sculpture with the bridge behind it for a postcard-perfect shot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Fish-Man_Statue_%E2%80%94_Cantabrias_most_famous_legend\"><\/span><b>2. The Fish-Man Statue \u2014 Cantabria\u2019s most famous legend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Among the essential Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is exploring the <strong>Fish-Man legend<\/strong>\u2014one of Cantabria\u2019s most celebrated myths and a core part of the village\u2019s identity. Everywhere you look, from the stone bridge over the <strong>Miera River<\/strong> to the <strong>Interpretation Centre<\/strong>, you\u2019re reminded of this enigmatic figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story goes that <strong>Francisco de la Vega Casar<\/strong>, a local from Li\u00e9rganes, <strong>vanished in 1674<\/strong> while swimming in the <strong>Miera River<\/strong>\u2014all the more striking because he was known to be an excellent swimmer. <strong>Five years later<\/strong>, fishermen in <strong>C\u00e1diz<\/strong> pulled from the sea a strange, almost mute man, his skin said to be covered in scales, who could utter only one word: <strong>\u201cLi\u00e9rganes.\u201d<\/strong> A compatriot recognized the name, and the stranger was identified as Francisco. Returned to his village, he lived <strong>nine quiet years<\/strong> in near silence before <strong>disappearing again without a trace<\/strong>. Thus was born a legend that has endured for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4b46a0b3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1320x990.avif 1320w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1320x990.webp 1320w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4b46a0b3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Puente romano de piedra y una estatua de un hombre-pez\n\nQu\u00e9 ver en Li\u00e9rganes\n\nFuente: Glutendtrotters\" title=\"Puente Romano de Lie\u0301rganes y estatua de hombre-pez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez-1320x990.webp 1320w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puente-Romano-de-Lierganes-y-estatua-de-hombre-pez.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aba7c4d3 gb-headline-text\">Roman Bridge over the Miera with the Fish-Man Statue \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, beneath Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 <strong>Puente Mayor<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find the bronze <strong>Fish-Man<\/strong> statue\u2014its back engraved with scales\u2014and nearby the <strong>Fish-Man Interpretation Centre<\/strong>, where the legend is contrasted with documented facts about Francisco and the historical context of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Glutendtrotter Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      Head first to the <b>riverside statue<\/b> for photos with the bridge in the background, then visit the <b>Interpretation Centre<\/b> (ideal on rainy days) to understand how myth and history intertwine in Li\u00e9rganes.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cannon_Foundry_of_Lierganes_La_Cavada_17th%E2%80%9318th_centuries\"><\/span><b>3. Cannon Foundry of Li\u00e9rganes &amp; La Cavada (17th\u201318th centuries)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An emblematic stop in Li\u00e9rganes, the <strong>Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones<\/strong> sits on <strong>Plaza del Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla<\/strong> (formerly <strong>Plaza del Mercadillo<\/strong>). Its <strong>baroque fa\u00e7ade<\/strong>, flanked by <strong>historic cannons<\/strong>, makes a photogenic reminder of the village\u2019s artillery heritage\u2014perfect to pair with a stroll to Puente Mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4cc756bb\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4cc756bb\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones.webp\" alt=\"Edificio de piedra con un templete. Esta foto pertenece al art\u00edculo qu\u00e9 ver en Li\u00e9rganes de Glutendtrotters\" title=\"Fa\u0301brica de can\u0303ones\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-canones-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70c6b9cf gb-headline-text\">Casa de los ca\u00f1ones in Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones<\/strong> bears witness to Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 vibrant industrial past. In the early 17th century, Li\u00e8ge entrepreneur <strong>Jean Curtius<\/strong> chose the village to found <strong>Spain\u2019s first artillery works<\/strong>. Fed by iron ore from <strong>Cab\u00e1rceno<\/strong> and <strong>P\u00e1manes<\/strong> and powered by the <strong>Miera River<\/strong>, the foundry transformed local life, became vital to the Crown\u2019s defenses and evolved into the <strong>principal cannon supplier to the Spanish Navy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <strong>more than two centuries<\/strong>, the <strong>blast furnaces of Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> and the surrounding Miera valley were vital to Spain\u2019s arms production. Abundant natural resources\u2014iron ore, water power and timber for charcoal\u2014plus skilled local labour turned the area into a major employer and a cornerstone of the Spanish military industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-bee5412a\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-1024x997.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-300x292.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-768x748.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382.avif 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-1024x997.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-300x292.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-768x748.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382.webp 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"997\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-bee5412a\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-1024x997.webp\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1\u00f3n met\u00e1lico en Li\u00e9rganes\" title=\"Can\u0303o\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-1024x997.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-300x292.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382-768x748.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Canon-e1701890120382.webp 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cf5e5c2d gb-headline-text\">Cannon at the corner of the Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones, Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To dig deeper into this chapter of local history, the <strong>Royal Artillery Factory Museum (La Cavada)<\/strong>\u2014just <strong>5 km from Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>\u2014offers a full immersion into the region\u2019s cannon-making past, with casting techniques, models, original documents and restored pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Barrio_del_Mercadillo_heart_of_Lierganes_old_town\"><\/span><b>4. Barrio del Mercadillo: heart of Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 old town<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 architectural heart<\/strong> beats in a quarter packed with <strong>stately stone mansions<\/strong> bearing carved <strong>heraldic shields<\/strong>. A slow wander around <strong>Plaza del Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla<\/strong> and the emblematic <strong>Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones<\/strong> is unforgettable: an open-air gallery of <strong>17th\u201318th-century<\/strong> fa\u00e7ades that reflect the town\u2019s boom years. Take your time, drift through the lanes and enjoy the balconies, arcades and coats of arms at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stately homes share the traditional <strong>Monta\u00f1\u00e9s (Cantabrian)<\/strong> style: solid stone fa\u00e7ades and wooden balconies bursting with flowers.<br><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5d741b2f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5d741b2f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Plaza de suelo empedrado con casa de piedra alrededor y dos mujeres y una ni\u00f1a en medio\" title=\"Plaza de Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Plaza_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa34ddbb gb-headline-text\">Plaza del Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla: Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 main square \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Plaza del Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla<\/strong> has preserved its essence over the centuries, offering a step-back-in-time feel through the <strong>Cuesta-Mercadillo manor<\/strong> and the <strong>Casa de los Cantolla<\/strong>\u2014better known as the <strong>Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones<\/strong> (House of the Cannons).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Cuesta\u2013Mercadillo house<\/strong> draws every eye in the Market Quarter: a sweeping <strong>wooden balcony<\/strong> festooned with plants and flowers and an <strong>imposing family coat of arms<\/strong> dominating its stone fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0633e032\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1813bfb9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1813bfb9\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1d3b824e\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1d3b824e\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Casona de piedra con balconada de madera y flores\" title=\"Casona en Li\u00e9rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-2_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ef18f55c gb-headline-text\">Manor house on Plaza del Marqu\u00e9s de Valdecilla (Li\u00e9rganes) \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f093000c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f093000c\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b3b5acac\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b3b5acac\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Casona de piedra y balc\u00f3n con muchas flores rojas\" title=\"Casa de Ra\u00f1ada y Portilla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-1_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb3a791a gb-headline-text\">Historic Casona de Ra\u00f1ada y Portilla in Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 old town \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square is dominated by the <strong>robust architecture of the Casa de los Cantolla<\/strong>. Despite its austere d\u00e9cor, note the carved details around the <strong>main doorway<\/strong> and its distinctive <strong>balcony<\/strong>. The <strong>two large cannons<\/strong> set on the fa\u00e7ade\u2019s corners give the house its popular nickname: the <strong>Casa de los Ca\u00f1ones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stroll through Li\u00e9rganes is not only a visual delight; it\u2019s an immersion in the history and traditions of one of Cantabria\u2019s most charming villages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[easy-subscribe design=&#8221;design9&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fluviarium_Ecomuseum_%E2%80%94_nature_and_heritage_of_the_Miera_Valley\"><\/span><b>5. Fluviarium Ecomuseum \u2014 nature and heritage of the Miera Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fnyh.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Ecomuseo Fluviarium<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> is a hidden gem in the <strong>Pasiego Mountains and Valleys<\/strong>\u2014an unmissable stop in Li\u00e9rganes, especially if you\u2019re traveling with kids. It\u2019s dedicated to preserving and showcasing the region\u2019s <strong>ethnographic and natural heritage<\/strong> through engaging, hands-on displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located just outside the <strong>village centre of Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, the <strong>Ecomuseo Fluviarium<\/strong> ranks among Spain\u2019s standout museums on nature and the environment. Its mission is to value and conserve the <strong>Pasiego Valleys<\/strong>, showcasing the richness of their <strong>mountain ecosystems<\/strong> and <strong>river basins<\/strong>. <strong>Aitana and Paola<\/strong> were especially fascinated by the <strong>otters<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-afee18c6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-afee18c6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium.webp\" alt=\"Nutrias\" title=\"Fluviarium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fluviarium-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-048d67e7 gb-headline-text\">Fluviarium in Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than a museum, it\u2019s an <strong>interactive, educational journey<\/strong> through the area\u2019s <strong>natural and cultural history<\/strong>\u2014rewarding for nature lovers and anyone curious about <strong>ethnographic heritage<\/strong>. The visit ends with a <strong>short educational film<\/strong> that immerses you in the spirit of the <strong>Pasiego Valleys<\/strong>, revealing the stories hidden in their mountains and rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_San_Pantaleon_Church_Via_Crucis_hilltop_views_over_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>6. San Pantale\u00f3n Church &amp; Via Crucis: hilltop views over Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Pantale\u00f3n Church<\/strong> in Li\u00e9rganes is more than a place of worship\u2014it\u2019s a destination in its own right. Perched on the southern heights of the village, it serves as a superb lookout, offering sweeping views over <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> and nearby <strong>P\u00e1manes<\/strong> (especially beautiful at sunset).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk up to the church is an experience in itself: a striking path lined with crosses that mark the <strong>Stations of the Cross<\/strong>\u2014a heartfelt tribute erected by local residents in thanks for their safe return after the <strong>Spanish Civil War<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9d5ff223\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9d5ff223\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.webp\" alt=\"Iglesia de piedra en el fondo y un camino de tierra hacia ella\" title=\"Iglesia de San Pantaleo\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-defc50bf gb-headline-text\">San Pantale\u00f3n Church \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating to the <strong>13th century<\/strong>, this church is a fine example of <strong>Gothic architecture<\/strong> that still preserves distinctive <strong>Romanesque<\/strong> features. Its history and hilltop setting make it a <strong>must-see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>\u2014a place for contemplation, sweeping views, and a deeper connection to the village\u2019s past.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c14b4462\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">For the most memorable experience, <strong>visit on 27 July<\/strong>, when Li\u00e9rganes celebrates its patron <strong>San Pantale\u00f3n<\/strong>. Around this date there are <strong>multiple Masses<\/strong> and a <strong>festive programme<\/strong> of local events to enjoy.<br><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Fish-Man_Riverside_Walk_along_the_Miera_River_in_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>7. Fish-Man Riverside Walk: along the Miera River in Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Among the essential Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, follow the <strong>Fish-Man Riverside Walk<\/strong>, which embodies the village\u2019s deep bond with the legend. It\u2019s one of the busiest spots\u2014especially on <strong>Sundays<\/strong>, when the street market fills the path with stalls selling clothing and high-quality <strong>Cantabrian<\/strong> products.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend grabbing <strong>banderillas<\/strong> from the stall right next to the bakery\u2014it\u2019s always buzzing. Try the <strong>octopus<\/strong> or <strong>marinated anchovy<\/strong> skewers; they\u2019re delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8081e72b\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8081e72b\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes.webp\" alt=\"Conjunto de caseras pertenecientes a un mercadillo en Li\u00e9rganes\" title=\"Mercado de Lie\u0301rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mercado-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-089040e9 gb-headline-text\">Li\u00e9rganes Sunday Market (Mercadillo) \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set along the river, this promenade is the perfect place for a post-market vermouth or a cosy afternoon hot chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also stop by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacasadelabisa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">La Casa de la Bisa<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, a shop just a few steps from the market area. You\u2019ll find everything from furniture to home d\u00e9cor\u2014and yes, <strong>everything you see is for sale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-540dd249\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a3ade6ad\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a3ade6ad\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7b2e78a4\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-1152x1536.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7b2e78a4\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Una mesa de comedor totalmente decorada\" title=\"Casa Bisa \" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-1_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-90e619c8 gb-headline-text\">La Casa de la Bisa \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a5fe1dcf\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5fe1dcf\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0437168a\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-1152x1536.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0437168a\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Mesa de comedor totalmente decorada\" title=\"Casa Bisa 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Casa-Bisa-2_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_San_Pedro_Advincula_Church_%E2%80%94_Lierganes_parish_temple\"><\/span><b>8. San Pedro Adv\u00edncula Church \u2014 Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 parish temple<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Declared a <strong>Site of Cultural Interest (BIC)<\/strong> on <strong>29 May 1990<\/strong>, this church is not only a place of worship but also an <strong>architectural treasure<\/strong>, set beside a <strong>serene cemetery<\/strong> that enhances its contemplative atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating to the <strong>17th century<\/strong>, the church exemplifies the <strong>Renaissance-to-Gothic transition<\/strong>, most evident in its <strong>ribbed vaults<\/strong>. Although largely Renaissance in character, it stands on the footprint of an earlier temple\u2014likely <strong>Romanesque<\/strong>\u2014with traces still visible in the <strong>apse<\/strong>. Inside, the richly crafted <strong>altarpieces (retablos)<\/strong> command attention.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9677605d\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9677605d\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula.webp\" alt=\"Iglesia de piedra\" title=\"Advi\u0301ncula\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Advincula-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70401063 gb-headline-text\">San Pedro Adv\u00edncula Church\/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short walk from the <strong>Ecomuseo Fluviarium<\/strong>, the <strong>Parish Church of San Pedro Adv\u00edncula<\/strong> is a rare example of <strong>Renaissance religious architecture<\/strong> in Cantabria, begun in the <strong>late 16th century<\/strong>. Although it\u2019s often closed outside service times, its <strong>imposing Baroque massing<\/strong> and deep historical roots make it a <strong>must-see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fuente_Santa_Spa_Lierganes_thermal_waters_since_1862\"><\/span><b>9. Fuente Santa Spa (Li\u00e9rganes): thermal waters since 1862<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.balneariosrelaistermal.com\/es\/balneario-lierganes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Fuente Santa Spa<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> in Li\u00e9rganes is Cantabria\u2019s flagship thermal treasure. Its <strong>mineral-medicinal waters<\/strong> have been renowned for over two centuries, and since <strong>1862<\/strong> the spa has been a regional benchmark for wellness. Its fame even reached the monarchy: <strong>King Alfonso XIII<\/strong> spent several seasons here, with <strong>private bathing areas<\/strong> reserved for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spa was a <strong>catalyst for change<\/strong> in the village: it brought the <strong>railway<\/strong>, new <strong>infrastructure<\/strong> and <strong>hotels<\/strong>, and kick-started a tourism boom that\u2019s still felt today. It remains a <strong>must-see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>\u2014a single spot where <strong>history, architecture and relaxation<\/strong> come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Cuesta%E2%80%93Mercadillo_Palace_%E2%80%94_baroqueclassicist_manor_in_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>10. Cuesta\u2013Mercadillo Palace \u2014 baroque\/classicist manor in Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as the <strong>Palacio de la Ra\u00f1ada<\/strong>, this architectural gem is a <strong>must-see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>. Founded in <strong>1725<\/strong> by <strong>Juan de la Cuesta Mercadillo<\/strong>, it rises over the remains of an ancestral house in the <strong>La Ra\u00f1ada<\/strong> quarter, on the right-hand side of the road to <strong>San Roque de Riomiera<\/strong>. History and elegance meet here in one of the village\u2019s finest noble residences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed as a <strong>Site of Cultural Interest (BIC)<\/strong> on <strong>9 May 1994<\/strong>, the palace features a <strong>monumental gateway<\/strong> showcasing the heraldic arms of the <strong>Cuesta, Mercadillo and Castillo<\/strong> families, flanked by elegant <strong>Seti\u00e9n<\/strong> escutcheons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5ff73344\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f52ffd56\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f52ffd56\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-81da0edf\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-81da0edf\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp\" alt=\"Palacio dentro de un gran prado verde con unas monta\u00f1as al fondo\" title=\"Palacio con Tetas de Lie\u0301rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio-con-Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-592eecb2 gb-headline-text\">Palacio de la Ra\u00f1ada \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5d72cdce\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d72cdce\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c3bf7988\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c3bf7988\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Palacio de piedra\" title=\"Palacio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Palacio_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Palacio de la Ra\u00f1ada<\/strong> is unique in Li\u00e9rganes: a <strong>U-shaped layout<\/strong> that recalls medieval manor courts where <strong>seigneurial rents were collected<\/strong>. More than a manor house, it\u2019s a <strong>time capsule<\/strong> of the village\u2019s noble past, enclosed by a <strong>spectacular monumental gateway<\/strong>\u2014a true embodiment of the <strong>baroque ideal<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next door stands the <strong>Ermita del Humilladero<\/strong>, a simple yet beautiful <strong>16th-century chapel<\/strong> that houses an impressive <strong>Crucified Christ<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Dougalls_Craft_Brewery_Lierganes_%E2%80%9CThink_Global_Drink_Local%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>11. Dougall\u2019s Craft Brewery (Li\u00e9rganes): \u201cThink Global, Drink Local\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by British brewer <strong>Andrew Thomas Dougall<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dougalls.es\/export\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Dougall\u2019s Brewery<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> is a must-stop in Li\u00e9rganes for craft beer lovers. In a cosy brewhouse tucked among green hills, they brew honest, high-quality beers under the motto <strong>\u201cThink Global, Drink Local.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Must-try:<\/strong> <strong>942<\/strong> \u2014 the brand\u2019s icon since 2012; fresh, clean and beautifully balanced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For coeliacs:<\/strong> they offer <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong> so you can enjoy with confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> tour the brewhouse, sample a range of styles, and learn about the brewing process in a warm, welcoming setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ebbca225\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ebbca225\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls.webp\" alt=\"Fachada de una f\u00e1brica de cerveza\" title=\"Fa\u0301brica de cerveza Dougalls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fabrica-de-cerveza-Dougalls-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-951f32c4 gb-headline-text\">Dougall\u2019s Brewery (Li\u00e9rganes) \u2014 craft beer among green hills \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Glutendtrotter Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      If you\u2019re visiting on a weekend or in peak season, <b>book the tour<\/b> or <b>the tasting in advance<\/b>. Pair it with a stroll through the historic centre and the bridge for a 100% Li\u00e9rganes plan.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_day_trips_from_Lierganes_beaches_valleys_culture\"><\/span><strong>Top day trips from Li\u00e9rganes: beaches, valleys &amp; culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elsedo_Palace_Museum_Pamanes_baroque_palace_contemporary_art\"><\/span><b>Elsedo Palace Museum (P\u00e1manes): baroque palace &amp; contemporary art<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just <strong>6 km from Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, in <strong>P\u00e1manes<\/strong>, a majestic <strong>18th-century baroque palace<\/strong> awaits. Commissioned by the <strong>First Count of Torrehermosa<\/strong>, it now houses a <strong>Contemporary Art Museum<\/strong> showcasing one of Spain\u2019s standout private collections, with works by <strong>Picasso, Mir\u00f3, Sorolla<\/strong> and <strong>Coss\u00edo<\/strong>, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declared a <strong>Site of Cultural Interest (BIC)<\/strong>, it brings together <strong>history, architecture and art<\/strong> in one place\u2014a perfect cultural add-on to round off your <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_routes_around_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Hiking routes around Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Things to do in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> \u2014 this article is your go-to guide to the village\u2019s most captivating corners. Wander picturesque trails, immerse yourself in its natural beauty, and discover a charming village step by step with the suggestions below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Marim\u00f3n &amp; Cotillam\u00f3n: short hike with views over Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The twin limestone hills\u2014<strong>Marim\u00f3n<\/strong> and <strong>Cotillam\u00f3n<\/strong>\u2014form the classic backdrop to the village. A short, steady ascent rewards you with wide views of the <strong>Miera Valley<\/strong>, the old town and <strong>Puente Mayor<\/strong>. Expect uneven paths and a brief but continuous climb; allow <strong>1\u20132 hours<\/strong> round trip at a relaxed pace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e055afed\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e055afed\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp\" alt=\"Prado de color verde con unas monta\u00f1as al fondo en Li\u00e9rganes\" title=\"Tetas de Lie\u0301rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tetas-de-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2346f66c gb-headline-text\">Tetas de Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re an experienced climber craving a real adventure, the <strong>Torre\u00f3n de Li\u00e9rganes via ferrata<\/strong> is for you: vertical pitches, zip lines and rappels along the walls of <strong>Pico Levante<\/strong>, capped with unbeatable views over <strong>Santander Bay<\/strong> and the <strong>Miera Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rubalcaba<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into hiking, don\u2019t miss <strong>Rubalcaba<\/strong>: this picturesque hamlet is the trailhead for several routes, each with its own length and level of difficulty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area\u2019s charm is amplified by a <strong>17th-century stone bridge<\/strong>, a <strong>historic flour mill<\/strong>, a <strong>small weir<\/strong>, and a <strong>nearby hermitage<\/strong>, forming a picturesque ensemble. <strong>Rubalcaba<\/strong> is one of Li\u00e9rganes\u2019 most photogenic spots\u2014an essential stop to capture the village\u2019s natural and architectural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Lierganes_into_the_Pasiego_Valleys_slow_roads_and_big_views\"><\/span><b>From Li\u00e9rganes into the Pasiego Valleys: slow roads and big views<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As noted at the start, <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is the perfect launchpad for exploring the <strong>Pasiego Valleys<\/strong>. The <strong>Miera<\/strong>, <strong>Pas<\/strong>, and <strong>Pisue\u00f1a<\/strong> valleys showcase the most authentic side of Cantabria\u2014green mountains dotted with <strong>caba\u00f1as pasiegas<\/strong> (stone barns) and grazing herds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuel and I have lost count of how many times we\u2019ve driven the valleys\u2019 winding roads\u2014<strong>We\u2019re in love with the quiet and the deep sense of peace in the air<\/strong>. It was, and still is, one of our favorite escapes: <strong>just drive and see where the road takes us<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e0cef839\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e0cef839\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp\" alt=\"Paisaje de montes completamente verdes y un pueblo en el fondo del valle\" title=\"Paisaje Vega de Pas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8625b9b1 gb-headline-text\">Pasiego Valleys \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three main villages are <strong>San Roque de Riomiera<\/strong>, <strong>San Pedro del Romeral<\/strong> and <strong>Vega de Pas<\/strong>. Each offers a perfect digital-detox escape\u2014there are stretches with <strong>no mobile signal<\/strong>\u2014and a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature and with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food is central to the region\u2019s appeal. If you\u2019ve still got room after a hearty Pasiego meal, head to <strong>Selaya<\/strong> to visit one of the area\u2019s best-known producers and sample classic <strong>sobaos<\/strong> and <strong>quesada pasiega<\/strong>. <strong>Heads-up for coeliacs:<\/strong> these are traditionally made with wheat\u2014<strong>gluten-free versions are uncommon<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Villacarriedo<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a special getaway near Li\u00e9rganes? About <strong>30 km<\/strong> away lies the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/RGqQa2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Palacio de So\u00f1anes<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (1779), a <strong>baroque gem<\/strong> declared a <strong>Site of Cultural Interest (1981)<\/strong> and now a <strong>charming boutique hotel<\/strong>\u2014perfect for a fairytale night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set in the <strong>Carriedo Valley<\/strong> (Pasiego Valleys), the area blends traditional <strong>Monta\u00f1\u00e9s architecture<\/strong> with elegant <strong>Indiano mansions<\/strong>\u2014homes built by locals who emigrated to <strong>Mexico<\/strong> and <strong>Cuba<\/strong>, prospered, and returned to leave their mark in villages like <strong>Selaya<\/strong>, <strong>Villacarriedo<\/strong>, <strong>Vega de Villafufre<\/strong> and <strong>Santa Mar\u00eda de Cay\u00f3n<\/strong>. That legacy gives the region real character and makes it a perfect add-on to round off your Li\u00e9rganes itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you\u2019ll find<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impeccably preserved <strong>baroque palace<\/strong>, now a <strong>boutique hotel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green, serene landscapes of the<strong> Pasiego Valleys.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routes through villages with <strong>Indiano mansions<\/strong> and authentic local flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e589430a\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16667e76 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/palaces-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>3 Palacios en Cantabria: una experiencia inolvidable<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabarceno_Nature_Park_wildlife_cable_cars_near_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park: wildlife &amp; cable cars near Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just <strong>15\u201320 minutes from Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, <strong>Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park<\/strong> is a perfect family outing: <strong>750 hectares<\/strong> in a former <strong>iron mine<\/strong> with <strong>120+ species<\/strong> in large <strong>semi-open enclosures<\/strong>. Tour in your <strong>own car<\/strong> (or use the <strong>internal buses<\/strong>) and ride the <strong>two cable cars<\/strong> for sweeping views over valleys and lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/unsW1kkT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it\u2019s worth it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unique <strong>karst landscape<\/strong> + <strong>wildlife<\/strong> in expansive enclosures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy same-day add-on to your Li\u00e9rganes itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great with kids:<\/strong> wide, well-signed viewing areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> allow <strong>at least half a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best time:<\/strong> <strong>early morning<\/strong> (cooler, more animal activity).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Routes:<\/strong> follow the <strong>sector circuit<\/strong> and ride <strong>both cable cars<\/strong> for different panoramas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer\/holidays:<\/strong> <strong>buy tickets online<\/strong> and arrive early to avoid queues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Picnic:<\/strong> designated areas available\u2014bring <strong>water<\/strong> and <strong>shade<\/strong> for sunny days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fantastic excursion near Li\u00e9rganes that <strong>amazes both kids and adults<\/strong>, rounding out your Cantabrian getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-253d4194\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f35d4597 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 ver en Cantabria: 20 planes perfectos<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santander\"><\/span><b>Santander<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How could you skip a stroll along <strong>El Sardinero<\/strong> when it\u2019s only <strong>30 minutes from Santander<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santander, with one of the world\u2019s most beautiful bays, is a stunning city and an unmissable stop on any trip to Cantabria.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09461467\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b0ea81ae gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-santander-best-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>D\u00f3nde comer sin gluten en Santander<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3f1725cb gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/charming-cafes-in-santander\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sabores sin gluten: las cafeter\u00edas de Santander con m\u00e1s encanto<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_gluten-free_places_to_eat_in_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Best gluten-free places to eat in Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We couldn\u2019t leave without sharing our favourite places to eat in <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>. They\u2019re not officially part of the <strong>Cantabrian Celiac Association (ACECAN)<\/strong>, but they all offer delicious <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong> on their menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you love Mexican food? We certainly do. <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is lucky to have two of the best Mexican restaurants in Cantabria. Of course, you\u2019ll also find plenty of traditional local spots, but these two stand out as our personal favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-474b127f gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>D\u00f3nde comer sin gluten en Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a13c6ecf gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/most-famous-foods-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Cantabria y Gastronom\u00eda: recorrido por los mejores platos y productos<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Bigote_Mexicano\"><\/span><b>El Bigote Mexicano<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address: <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camino Real, 18A, Li\u00e9rganes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful spot that transports you to <strong>Mexico<\/strong> the moment you step inside. Every dish is delicious\u2014be sure to save room for a classic <strong>margarita<\/strong> after dessert. Great value for money and exceptionally friendly service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tabascos_Cantina_Mexicana\"><\/span><b>Tabascos Cantina<\/b><strong> Mexicana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address: <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paseo de Velasco, 33, Li\u00e9rganes<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands down the best <strong>homemade nachos<\/strong> we\u2019ve tried. The menu isn\u2019t huge, but it never disappoints. Warm, family-style atmosphere and attentive staff\u2014an easy win every time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e52bffad gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_unforgettable_Lierganes_getaway\"><\/span><strong>Your unforgettable Li\u00e9rganes getaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And so we reach the end of our journey through <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, a jewel of the <strong>Trasmiera region<\/strong> where <strong>history, nature and unforgettable food<\/strong> capture the spirit of Cantabria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After so many fascinating stops, we invite you to experience the village\u2019s magic for yourself. From the <strong>legend that lingers in its cobbled streets<\/strong> to the <strong>distinctive flavours of its kitchens<\/strong>, Li\u00e9rganes is ready to share its secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this <strong>unforgettable escape<\/strong>\u2014<strong>Cantabria Infinita is calling<\/strong>, and we can\u2019t wait to hear about your own adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-79b5a3f2 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7a0e8a1 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc96bf4d gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e7555f3f gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e7555f3f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How long does it take to visit Li\u00e9rganes?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bd1b236e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd1b236e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see all the sights mentioned in the post in a single morning. Li\u00e9rganes is perfect for a relaxed walk\u2014no need to rush. We recommend visiting a nearby village afterwards to round out the day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec29cd6e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1ee22998 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1ee22998\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What is the name of the river that runs through Li\u00e9rganes?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-753336c4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-753336c4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The river flowing through Li\u00e9rganes is the Miera River. From the bridge you can take beautiful photos of the &#8216;Tetas de Li\u00e9rganes&#8217; hills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32bcaba5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a1218e80 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a1218e80\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Which beach is closest to Li\u00e9rganes?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fc7fd19f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc7fd19f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest beaches are Somo, Loredo and Langre, about 20\u201325 minutes away. In high season, go early to get a spot because these three beaches are very popular. Santander\u2019s beaches are also nearby.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bd3d73b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-67153256 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-67153256\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How do I get to Li\u00e9rganes?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4117bef1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4117bef1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two best ways to reach Li\u00e9rganes are by train or car. Driving is fastest, taking about 25\u201330 minutes depending on traffic and season. If you\u2019re traveling with kids, they\u2019ll love the train ride, and the Li\u00e9rganes station is just a 5-minute walk from the village center.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e9dad7bb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-264de887 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-264de887\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Where can I park in Li\u00e9rganes?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-aa739df5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa739df5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We usually park at the lot next to the train station. A new parking area has recently been added just past the children\u2019s play area at the station. In high season, arrive early in the morning or parking will be difficult.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does it take to visit Li\u00e9rganes?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"You can see all the sights mentioned in the post in a single morning. Li\u00e9rganes is perfect for a relaxed walk\u2014no need to rush. 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