{"id":15106,"date":"2024-01-22T18:07:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T16:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15106"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:12:19","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-cantabria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Things To Do in Cantabria: Fall in Love with Northern Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a getaway to the north of Spain and wondering about the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>? Get ready to discover one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the country, where the Cantabrian Sea meets endless mountains, charming villages, prehistoric caves, and a gastronomy that wins everyone\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the elegant bay of Santander to the lush Pasiego Valleys, passing through wild beaches, scenic viewpoints, natural parks, and historical towns, <strong>Cantabria<\/strong> is the perfect destination to enjoy at any time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll show you the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>, with 20 unforgettable plans that blend nature, culture, and local flavor. Then you\u2019ll understand why so many travelers say that Cantabria is truly infinite.<\/p>\n\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>Ready to explore Cantabria your way?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77e20082 gb-headline-text\">Rent a car and explore Cantabria\u2019s villages, beaches, and mountains at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d673a471 gb-headline-text\"><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\"><strong>Book now<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> and <strong>enjoy the freedom to travel without limits<\/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\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#1_Santander_the_Bright_Gem_of_Cantabrias_Coast\" >1. Santander, the Bright Gem of Cantabria\u2019s Coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#2_Costa_Quebrada_A_Stunning_Cliffside_Coastline\" >2. Costa Quebrada: A Stunning Cliffside Coastline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#3_The_Cabezon_de_la_Sal_Sequoia_Forest_A_Walk_Among_Giants\" >3. The Cabez\u00f3n de la Sal Sequoia Forest: A Walk Among Giants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#4_Santillana_del_Mar_Cantabrias_Most_Beautiful_Medieval_Town\" >4. Santillana del Mar: Cantabria\u2019s Most Beautiful Medieval Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#5_Altamira_Cave_The_Jewel_of_Prehistoric_Art_in_Cantabria\" >5. Altamira Cave: The Jewel of Prehistoric Art in Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#6_Comillas_The_Modernist_Jewel_of_the_Cantabrian_Coast\" >6. Comillas: The Modernist Jewel of the Cantabrian Coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#7_El_Soplao_Cave_The_Underground_Treasure_of_Cantabria\" >7. El Soplao Cave: The Underground Treasure of Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#8_Faro_del_Caballo_Lighthouse_Cantabrias_Most_Famous_Stairs\" >8. Faro del Caballo Lighthouse: Cantabria\u2019s Most Famous Stairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#9_Castro_Urdiales_The_Most_Elegant_Seaside_Town_in_Cantabria\" >9. Castro Urdiales: The Most Elegant Seaside Town in Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#10_Potes_The_Gateway_to_the_Picos_de_Europa\" >10. Potes: The Gateway to the Picos de Europa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#11_Fuente_De_Cable_Car_A_Window_into_the_Heart_of_the_Picos_de_Europa\" >11. Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car: A Window into the Heart of the Picos de Europa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#12_Valles_Pasiegos_The_Green_Heart_of_Cantabria\" >12. Valles Pasiegos: The Green Heart of Cantabria<\/a><\/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\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#13_Lierganes_The_Town_of_the_Fish-Man_Legend\" >13. Li\u00e9rganes: The Town of the Fish-Man Legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#14_Cabarceno_Nature_Park_Cantabrias_Most_Impressive_Natural_Park\" >14. Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park: Cantabria\u2019s Most Impressive Natural Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#15_Barcena_Mayor_The_Oldest_and_Most_Charming_Village_in_Cantabria\" >15. B\u00e1rcena Mayor: The Oldest and Most Charming Village in Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#16_Ason_River_Waterfall_Cantabrias_Most_Spectacular_Waterfall\" >16. As\u00f3n River Waterfall: Cantabria\u2019s Most Spectacular Waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#17_Source_of_the_Ebro_River_A_Peaceful_Haven_in_Fontibre\" >17. Source of the Ebro River: A Peaceful Haven in Fontibre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#18_Branavieja_nieve_y_naturaleza_en_el_corazon_de_Alto_Campoo\" >18. Bra\u00f1avieja, nieve y naturaleza en el coraz\u00f3n de Alto Campoo<\/a><\/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\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#19_Juliobriga_The_Roman_Legacy_in_Cantabria\" >19. Juli\u00f3briga: The Roman Legacy in Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#20_Argueso_Castle_Cantabrias_Medieval_Fortress\" >20. Arg\u00fceso Castle: Cantabria\u2019s Medieval Fortress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#Endless_Cantabria_The_Journey_Continues\" >Endless Cantabria: The Journey Continues<\/a><\/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\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Santander_the_Bright_Gem_of_Cantabrias_Coast\"><\/span><strong>1.<\/strong> <b>Santander, the Bright Gem of Cantabria\u2019s Coast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santander still preserves the elegance of having been the <strong>summer residence of King Alfonso XIII<\/strong>, a legacy that can still be felt in its <strong>graceful old town<\/strong> and along the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/palaciomagdalena.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Pen\u00ednsula de la Magdalena<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, crowned by the impressive Royal Palace. After the great fire of 1941, which destroyed much of the city center, Santander was reborn with the same <strong>refined maritime charm<\/strong> that defines it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although locals say that Santander is a <em>\u201cpindia\u201d<\/em> city \u2014meaning hilly\u2014, it\u2019s a <strong>delight to stroll<\/strong> from the bay to the <strong>Cabo Mayor Lighthouse<\/strong>, enjoying breathtaking views over the <strong>Matale\u00f1as cliffs<\/strong>. And, of course, no visit would be complete without stopping to savor some <strong>crispy \u201crabas\u201d (fried squid rings)<\/strong> or <strong>fresh fish<\/strong> in the city\u2019s iconic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-santander-fishing-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Barrio Pesquero<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/top-10-things-to-do-in-santander-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Top 10 Things To Do in Santander Spain: A One-Day Itinerary<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-46378972\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-2048x1536.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" 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-46378972\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Santander desde la bah\u00eda.\" title=\"Santander desde la bahi\u0301a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santander-desde-la-bahia-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c0f9e86 gb-headline-text\">Santander \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Costa_Quebrada_A_Stunning_Cliffside_Coastline\"><\/span><strong>2.<\/strong> <b>Costa Quebrada: A Stunning Cliffside Coastline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>Cabo Mayor Lighthouse<\/strong>, you can continue towards one of the most spectacular coastal areas in northern Spain: the <strong>Costa Quebrada Coast<\/strong> in <strong>Cantabria<\/strong>. This impressive <strong>natural landscape<\/strong>, filled with dramatic cliffs, striking rock formations, and unspoiled coves, offers such breathtaking scenery that it has become one of the most popular places to visit in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the route, the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong> crashes powerfully against the cliffs, while on clear days you can even see the majestic <strong>Picos de Europa Mountains<\/strong> in the distance. It\u2019s an unforgettable destination for <strong>nature lovers<\/strong>, <strong>photography enthusiasts<\/strong>, and anyone who enjoys <strong>coastal walks<\/strong> surrounded by wild beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ab28299d\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ab28299d\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Costa Quebrada en Santander. \" title=\"Costa Quebrada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Costa-Quebrada.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db3b2e5c gb-headline-text\">Costa Quebrada \/ Photo by AGN<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Cabezon_de_la_Sal_Sequoia_Forest_A_Walk_Among_Giants\"><\/span><strong>3. <\/strong><b>The Cabez\u00f3n de la Sal Sequoia Forest: A Walk Among Giants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most romantic and surprising places in <strong>Cantabria<\/strong> is the <strong>Cabez\u00f3n de la Sal Sequoia Forest<\/strong>. They say that hugging these giants fills you with a special kind of energy \u2014 and indeed, just stepping into their shade is enough to feel an incredible sense of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whisper of the wind through the trunks and the scent of damp earth create an atmosphere of peace and connection with nature that\u2019s hard to put into words. This small green sanctuary, located just a few steps from the <strong>Cantabrian Highway (A-8)<\/strong>, is the perfect stop to disconnect and be surrounded by the magic of <strong>the tallest trees in Europe<\/strong>.<\/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\/cantabria-sequoia-forest\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Bosque de las Secuoyas de Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6ddc8e9b\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas.webp 1280w\" 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-6ddc8e9b\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Copas de las secuoyas\" title=\"Portada Bosque de las Secuoyas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Portada-Bosque-de-las-Secuoyas.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-785f592a gb-headline-text\">The Cabez\u00f3n de la Sal Sequoia Forest \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Santillana_del_Mar_Cantabrias_Most_Beautiful_Medieval_Town\"><\/span><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Santillana del Mar: Cantabria\u2019s Most Beautiful Medieval Town<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>, visiting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santillana-del-mar-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Santillana del Mar<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> is an absolute must. Despite its name \u2014 it\u2019s neither \u201choly,\u201d nor \u201cflat,\u201d nor \u201cby the sea\u201d \u2014 this charming <strong>medieval town<\/strong> is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strolling through its <strong>cobblestone streets<\/strong> feels like traveling back in time: stone fa\u00e7ades, colorful balconies overflowing with flowers, and a calm atmosphere that invites you to slow down and enjoy every corner. The <strong>Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana<\/strong>, a jewel of <strong>Cantabrian Romanesque art<\/strong>, is one of the top attractions, as is tasting a glass of fresh milk with a <strong>sobao pasiego<\/strong>, a traditional sponge cake from the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>gluten-free travelers<\/strong>, Santillana del Mar is also home to <strong>Las Quintas<\/strong>, one of the best <strong>artisan gluten-free bakeries in Spain<\/strong>, where everything is crafted with care and dedication. Their small shop is located right at the beginning of the main walk through the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to bring <strong>comfortable shoes<\/strong> and a <strong>light jacket<\/strong> for the evening breeze \u2014 <strong>Santillana del Mar<\/strong> is a true gem that perfectly captures the <strong>essence of Cantabria<\/strong> and deserves a spot on any list of the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c503e837\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bd64d63e gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/villapresente-maze-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Laberinto de Villapresente: diversi\u00f3n para toda la familia<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-23d3c3b5\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-2048x1536.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" 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-23d3c3b5\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Santillana del Mar en Cantabria\" title=\"Santillana del Mar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Santillana-del-Mar-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3eea94c8 gb-headline-text\">Santillana del Mar \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Altamira_Cave_The_Jewel_of_Prehistoric_Art_in_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>5. <\/strong><b>Altamira Cave: The Jewel of Prehistoric Art in Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as the <strong>Sistine Chapel of cave art<\/strong>, the <strong>Altamira Cave<\/strong> is one of the great treasures and <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>. The original cave had to be closed to the public to preserve its valuable paintings, but just three kilometers from <strong>Santillana del Mar<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/YlKfjqfv\" 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>visitors can explore an exact replica<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> that captures all the magic of the original site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a child, I was lucky enough to see the authentic cave, and I was mesmerized by the ancient paintings of bison, horses, and handprints that seemed to come alive under the soft light. Today, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultura.gob.es\/mnaltamira\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">National Museum and Research Center of Altamira<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> offers a stunning recreation that takes visitors back to the origins of art and invites them to imagine what life was like for our prehistoric ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A truly <strong>unmissable visit<\/strong> that helps explain why <strong>Altamira<\/strong> remains, centuries later, a <strong>universal symbol of human creativity and genius<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3895bac3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira.avif 640w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira-300x244.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira.webp 640w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira-300x244.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"520\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3895bac3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira.webp\" alt=\"Bis\u00f3n de la Cueva de Altamira. Una de las cuevas m\u00e1s emblem\u00e1ticas de Cantabria y del mundo.\" title=\"Biso\u0301n Cueva de Altamira\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira.webp 640w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bison-Cueva-de-Altamira-300x244.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9cc5b82e gb-headline-text\">Bison from Altamira Cave \/ Photo by Pexels<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Comillas_The_Modernist_Jewel_of_the_Cantabrian_Coast\"><\/span><strong>6.<\/strong> <b>Comillas: The Modernist Jewel of the Cantabrian Coast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>, visiting <strong>Comillas<\/strong> is an experience that perfectly combines <strong>art, history, and the sea<\/strong>. Known as the <em>\u201cTown of the Archbishops\u201d<\/em>, this elegant coastal village was home to many prelates and still preserves a distinctly noble and aristocratic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>modernist town<\/strong> is filled with architectural treasures such as the <strong>Sobrellano Palace<\/strong> and the famous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/RjXIsFuM\" 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\">Capricho de Gaud\u00ed<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, one of the few works by the Catalan architect located outside Catalonia. Facing this monumental complex stands the <strong>Pontifical University of Comillas<\/strong>, whose striking silhouette dominates the skyline and adds even more charm to the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if that weren\u2019t enough, <strong>Comillas<\/strong> also boasts a beautiful <strong>golden-sand beach<\/strong>, set beside the fishing harbor and within the <strong>Oyambre Natural Park<\/strong>, a protected area of great ecological value.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a086c342\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2ef414e6 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">:<\/mark><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-comillas-spain\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Qu\u00e9 ver en Comillas: 10 imprescindibles<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-04658adc\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-04658adc\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Edificio modernista con \u00e1rboles a los lados\" title=\"Capricho de Gaudi\u0301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a949254b gb-headline-text\">Capricho de Gaud\u00ed \/ Photo by Canva.com<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_El_Soplao_Cave_The_Underground_Treasure_of_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>7.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #e38436;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\"><strong>El Soplao Cave: The Underground Treasure of Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the most fascinating places to visit in <strong>Cantabria<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cantabria-l2195\/cantabria-el-soplao-cave-guided-tour-t482617\/?ranking_uuid=1400d057-d739-48c4-a8ef-24ceb23a979c\" 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\">El Soplao Cave<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> holds a truly special place. This unique underground wonder dazzles visitors with its stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and calcite crystals, which over the centuries have formed shapes as whimsical as they are mesmerizing \u2014 just let your imagination run wild as you admire them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond its spectacular geological beauty, the cave and its surroundings preserve an important legacy of <strong>industrial mining archaeology<\/strong>, with more than 20 kilometers of tunnels that bear witness to the area\u2019s rich mining past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>classic guided tour<\/strong> offers an easy and informative visit, but more adventurous travelers can choose from several <strong>speleology routes<\/strong>, adapted to different levels of difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical tip: wear <strong>comfortable shoes<\/strong> and bring a <strong>warm jacket<\/strong>, as the ground can be damp and the temperature quite cool. Thanks to this unique microclimate, <strong>El Soplao Cave<\/strong> has managed to preserve its natural splendor intact through the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f531980f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria.avif 450w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria-300x201.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria.webp 450w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria-300x201.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"301\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f531980f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria.webp\" alt=\"Grupo de personas en la cueva El Soplao en Cantabria\" title=\"Cueva El Soplao en Cantabria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria.webp 450w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cueva-El-Soplao-en-Cantabria-300x201.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d6ff13a gb-headline-text\">Soplao Cave \/ Photo by El Soplao Cave Official Website<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Faro_del_Caballo_Lighthouse_Cantabrias_Most_Famous_Stairs\"><\/span><strong>8. <\/strong><b>Faro del Caballo Lighthouse: Cantabria\u2019s Most Famous Stairs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Santo\u00f1a<\/strong> lies one of the most breathtaking spots on the <strong>Cantabrian coast<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>Faro del Caballo Lighthouse<\/strong>. Nestled in the <strong>Monte Buciero<\/strong> area, it offers dramatic scenery and hiking trails of varying difficulty, all rewarded with spectacular views over the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to the lighthouse is an adventure in itself: you\u2019ll need to descend more than <strong>700 steps<\/strong>, but the effort quickly fades once this magical spot appears before your eyes, suspended between cliffs and the open sea. For those who prefer to enjoy the scenery without the climb, there are also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/santona\/paseo-barco-costa-santona\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=queverencantabria\" 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\">boat trips across the bay<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/santona\/tour-kayak-faro-caballo\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=queverencantabria\" 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\">kayak excursions<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> that offer equally stunning perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to top it all off, don\u2019t miss tasting <strong>Santo\u00f1a\u2019s famous anchovies<\/strong> by visiting one of its traditional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/zf2l2gU5\" 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\">artisan canning factories<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. There, you\u2019ll discover the meticulous work of the <em>sobadoras<\/em> \u2014 the skilled women who clean each anchovy by hand, turning this humble fish into one of the finest delicacies of northern Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b6833bc6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b6833bc6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.webp\" alt=\"Faro peque\u00f1o con \u00e1rboles y mar en el fondo\" title=\"Faro del Caballo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a7ccd347 gb-headline-text\">Faro del Caballo \/ Photo by Canva.com <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Castro_Urdiales_The_Most_Elegant_Seaside_Town_in_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>9. <\/strong><b>Castro Urdiales: The Most Elegant Seaside Town in Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not far from <strong>Santo\u00f1a<\/strong>, <strong>Castro Urdiales<\/strong> rises as another jewel of the <strong>Cantabrian coast<\/strong>, a <strong>Historic-Artistic Site<\/strong> well worth admiring. Its elegant seafaring silhouette perfectly blends the charm of a traditional fishing harbor with a rich monumental heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among its treasures are the <strong>Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Asunci\u00f3n<\/strong>, considered the finest example of <strong>Gothic architecture in Cantabria<\/strong>, the <strong>castle-lighthouse<\/strong>, the <strong>medieval bridge<\/strong>, and the <strong>Hermitage of Santa Ana<\/strong>, perched dramatically above the cliffs overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunset in <strong>Castro Urdiales<\/strong> is one of those unforgettable scenes that stay with you long after you leave \u2014 the sun dipping behind the harbor, boats gently rocking on the water, and the horizon bathed in golden light. It\u2019s the perfect ending before continuing inland, where new landscapes, stories, and flavors of that endless and enchanting <strong>Cantabria<\/strong> await.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-980bdb08\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-38fd253f gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-castro-urdiales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 ver en Castro Urdiales en 1 d\u00eda: Gu\u00eda definitiva de los 15 lugares imprescindibles<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a5d791e8\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-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-a5d791e8\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.webp\" alt=\"Puerto de con barcos de madera y edificios al fondo\" title=\"Puerto de Castro Urdiales\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-074d252a gb-headline-text\">Castro Urdiales Harbor \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Potes_The_Gateway_to_the_Picos_de_Europa\"><\/span><strong>10. <\/strong><b>Potes: The Gateway to the Picos de Europa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potes<\/strong> is the heart of the <strong>Li\u00e9bana Valley<\/strong>, a mountain village full of soul and the meeting point between <strong>nature, history, and tradition<\/strong>. But even before you arrive, the journey itself is a gift: the road that winds through the <strong>Desfiladero de la Hermida Gorge<\/strong> twists between towering rock walls and breathtaking mountain scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the way, you\u2019ll discover the <strong>authentic flavors<\/strong> of <strong>Bejes cheeses<\/strong>, the charming <strong>Lebaniego stone houses<\/strong> of <strong>Mogrovejo<\/strong>, and, of course, the <strong>Monastery of Santo Toribio de Li\u00e9bana<\/strong> \u2014 a place of pilgrimage and deep tranquility. Even if you\u2019re not religious, the views from its lookouts are simply spectacular, helping you understand why this land captures the heart of everyone who visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5e742c9c\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes.webp 2048w\" 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-5e742c9c\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Edificios de piedra\" title=\"Potes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Potes.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-da5d2b1c gb-headline-text\">Potes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Fuente_De_Cable_Car_A_Window_into_the_Heart_of_the_Picos_de_Europa\"><\/span><b>11. <span style=\"color: #e38436;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car: A Window into the Heart of the Picos de Europa<\/mark><\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready for this adventure? From the <strong>Mirador del Cable<\/strong> viewpoint, perched at <strong>1,823 meters above sea level<\/strong>, you\u2019ll feel as if you could almost touch the sky. In front of you stretches the majestic panorama of the <strong>Picos de Europa<\/strong>, a natural spectacle offering some of the most breathtaking views in <strong>Cantabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, it\u2019s not a place for those afraid of heights \u2014 excitement is guaranteed! And don\u2019t forget: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/pi0VVgyJ\" 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 your tickets in advance<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, especially during the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also <strong>hike up on foot<\/strong> if you\u2019re up for the challenge, though the trail requires good physical condition. Many visitors choose to <strong>walk back down<\/strong>, following a stunning 14-kilometer path through mountains and meadows that\u2019s sure to stay with you long after the journey ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And after the adventure, there\u2019s no better reward than a hearty <strong>cocido lebaniego<\/strong> \u2014 rich, comforting, and, as locals like to say, <em>\u201ccapable of bringing the dead back to life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-75c57c7b\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.webp 2048w\" 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-75c57c7b\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Monta\u00f1a y un telef\u00e9rico\" title=\"Telefe\u0301rico de Fuente De\u0301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0eab00fd gb-headline-text\">Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Valles_Pasiegos_The_Green_Heart_of_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>12. <\/strong><b>Valles Pasiegos: The Green Heart of Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve managed to resist Cantabria\u2019s culinary temptations so far, in the <strong>Valles Pasiegos<\/strong> that will be absolutely impossible. The sweet aroma of <strong>sobaos<\/strong> and <strong>quesadas<\/strong> fills the air, following you wherever you go \u2014 as if it floated between the green mountains and the traditional berets of the <em>pasiegos<\/em>, the valley\u2019s proud inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this is not only a place to feed the body \u2014 it also nourishes the soul. Endless meadows, stone manor houses, crystal-clear rivers, and a deep-rooted <strong>cattle-raising tradition<\/strong> that still thrives in every corner define this idyllic region. From <strong>Puente Viesgo<\/strong> to <strong>Vega de Pas<\/strong>, passing through <strong>Selaya<\/strong> and <strong>Villafufre<\/strong>, the <strong>Valles Pasiegos<\/strong> form a mosaic of charming villages, peaceful landscapes, and flavors that capture the very essence of <strong>authentic Cantabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Ruta circular en coche por los Valles Pasiegos<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-38eb5246\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-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-38eb5246\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Plaza empedrada con edificios de piedra\" title=\"Vega de Pas Plaza\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vega-de-Pas-Plaza_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3d6db419 gb-headline-text\">Vega de Pas \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Lierganes_The_Town_of_the_Fish-Man_Legend\"><\/span><strong>13.<\/strong> <b>Li\u00e9rganes: The Town of the Fish-Man Legend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>, a visit to <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is a true must. Nestled in the heart of the <strong>Valles Pasiegos<\/strong> and just a short drive from <strong>Santander<\/strong>, this charming town captivates visitors with its <strong>flower-filled wooden balconies<\/strong>, <strong>cobblestone streets<\/strong>, and <strong>peaceful atmosphere<\/strong>, where time seems to stand still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond its beauty, <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is famous for one of the most fascinating legends in <strong>Cantabrian mythology<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>Fish-Man Legend<\/strong>. According to the tale, in the 17th century, a young man from the village jumped into the river and vanished. Years later, fishermen from C\u00e1diz caught a strange creature with a human body and a fish\u2019s tail, who could only utter a single word: <em>\u201cLi\u00e9rganes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A town of <strong>history, tradition, and a touch of magic<\/strong>, <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong> is also known for its warm hospitality and delicious <strong>churros with hot chocolate<\/strong> \u2014 though, for now, we haven\u2019t found a gluten-free version yet. We\u2019ll just have to come back and keep searching!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bbedb14\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5733c45d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Things to Do in Li\u00e9rganes: 1-Day Walking Route, Map &amp; Tips<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-61ebf8a9\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-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-61ebf8a9\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes.webp\" alt=\"Puente de piedra con r\u00edo\" title=\"Puente Mayor Lie\u0301rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puente-Mayor-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-115f736a gb-headline-text\">Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Cabarceno_Nature_Park_Cantabrias_Most_Impressive_Natural_Park\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">14. <\/mark><span style=\"color: #e38436;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park: Cantabria\u2019s Most Impressive Natural Park<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just <strong>20 minutes from Santander<\/strong> lies a truly unique place \u2014 almost like a Cantabrian Noah\u2019s Ark \u2014 the <strong><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\">Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. What was once an iron mine has been transformed into an extraordinary landscape where animals from <strong>five continents<\/strong> live in semi-freedom, surrounded by more than <strong>5,000 species of trees and shrubs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can explore the park by <strong>car, bus, or cable car<\/strong>, which offers two panoramic routes to admire its vastness and stunning natural surroundings from above. Set aside at least <strong>three hours<\/strong> to take it all in slowly, as every corner reveals a new scene \u2014 <strong>elephants, giraffes, bears, hippos, tigers<\/strong> \u2014 making it one of the absolute <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you don\u2019t want to bring your own food, don\u2019t worry: the park has <strong>rest areas, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants<\/strong>, perfect for recharging before continuing your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-49945061\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"942\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-49945061\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.webp\" alt=\"Mujer y ni\u00f1a con osos al fondo\" title=\"Rita y Manuela en Caba\u0301rceno\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0fb2e4ac gb-headline-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #e38436;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park<\/mark><\/span><\/strong> \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Barcena_Mayor_The_Oldest_and_Most_Charming_Village_in_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>15. <\/strong><b>B\u00e1rcena Mayor: The Oldest and Most Charming Village in Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking through <strong>B\u00e1rcena Mayor<\/strong> feels like stepping into a rural fairytale. Its <strong>stone houses<\/strong>, <strong>wooden balconies<\/strong>, and the gentle sound of the river flowing through the valley create an atmosphere where time seems to stand still. It\u2019s not unusual to come across a <strong>local craftsman carving traditional wooden clogs by hand<\/strong>, keeping ancient traditions alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located within the <strong>Saja-Besaya Natural Park<\/strong>, the village has preserved the rustic charm of traditional <strong>Cantabrian cottages<\/strong> and serves as an ideal starting point for <strong>hiking trails<\/strong> through lush forests and mountains. And when hunger strikes, there\u2019s nothing better than sitting down to enjoy a hearty <strong>cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s<\/strong>, a rich mountain stew, in one of its cozy local restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b873dc6a\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-333d09a3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-barcena-mayor\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 ver en B\u00e1rcena Mayor: un viaje al coraz\u00f3n de Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8b278f15\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8b278f15\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Casa con flores de B\u00e1rcena Mayor. Uno de los pueblos m\u00e1s bonitos de Cantabria.\" title=\"Casa Ba\u0301rcena Mayor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Casa-Barcena-Mayor.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8214d79e gb-headline-text\">Flower-Filled House in B\u00e1rcena Mayor \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Ason_River_Waterfall_Cantabrias_Most_Spectacular_Waterfall\"><\/span><strong>16. <\/strong><b>As\u00f3n River Waterfall: Cantabria\u2019s Most Spectacular Waterfall<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>source of the As\u00f3n River<\/strong> hides one of <strong>Cantabria\u2019s greatest natural treasures<\/strong> \u2014 a waterfall over <strong>70 meters high<\/strong> that cascades gracefully down the rocks, forming a stunning horsetail shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk to the lower part of the waterfall is easy and follows a forest trail, where the gentle murmur of the water accompanies you every step of the way. If you visit in <strong>spring<\/strong>, after the mountain snow has melted, you\u2019ll see the waterfall at its most spectacular \u2014 though it\u2019s wise to approach with caution, as the mist and spray can easily leave you soaked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>magical spot<\/strong>, the kind that makes you feel small before the sheer power and beauty of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c76baea5\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-758c61bd gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-ramales-de-la-victoria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 ver en Ramales de la Victoria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-19007d47\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--576x1024.avif 576w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--169x300.avif 169w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--768x1365.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--864x1536.avif 864w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason-.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason-.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-19007d47\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--576x1024.webp\" alt=\"Cascada del As\u00f3n cayendo entre paredes rocosas en Cantabria\" title=\"Cascada Aso\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason--864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cascada-Ason-.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c1994d6e gb-headline-text\"><b>As\u00f3n River Waterfall<\/b> \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Source_of_the_Ebro_River_A_Peaceful_Haven_in_Fontibre\"><\/span><strong>17. <\/strong><b>Source of the Ebro River: A Peaceful Haven in Fontibre<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Fontibre<\/strong>, not far from <strong>Reinosa<\/strong>, springs the <strong>Ebro River<\/strong> \u2014 the most voluminous river in Spain and one of the country\u2019s most important natural symbols. Reaching the exact spot where the river is born requires a bit of care, as the terrain can be uneven, but the reward is well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there begins a <strong>charming walk<\/strong> beneath a lush canopy of trees, where the gentle murmur of the water and the cool shade create a magical, almost fairytale-like atmosphere. It\u2019s the perfect place to <strong>pause, breathe in the fresh air<\/strong>, and, if the weather allows, <strong>enjoy a picnic<\/strong> at the wooden tables scattered among the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>peaceful, life-filled corner<\/strong> where the journey of one of Spain\u2019s great rivers begins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-12668643\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc44970c gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-reinosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 hacer en Reinosa y Campoo: esqu\u00ed, naturaleza e historia<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ad288a57\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre.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-ad288a57\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"r\u00edo con \u00e1rboles a los lados y una estatua de una virgen a la izauierda\" title=\"Fontibre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fontibre.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f9d1812b gb-headline-text\">Source of the Ebro River \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Branavieja_nieve_y_naturaleza_en_el_corazon_de_Alto_Campoo\"><\/span><strong>18. <\/strong><b>Bra\u00f1avieja, nieve y naturaleza en el coraz\u00f3n de Alto Campoo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention, snow lovers!<\/strong> In the heart of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/altocampoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Alto Campoo<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> lies <strong>Bra\u00f1avieja<\/strong>, the most important <strong>ski resort in Cantabria<\/strong>. With <strong>20 slopes<\/strong> suitable for all levels, it\u2019s perfect both for those seeking speed and adrenaline and for beginners looking to learn at the local <strong>ski and snowboard school<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to bring your own gear \u2014 there are several <strong>rental shops<\/strong> offering everything you need for a perfect day on the slopes. And if you\u2019re traveling with family, the little ones (or the less daring!) will have a great time in the <strong>sledding areas<\/strong>, building snowmen, or having a friendly <strong>snowball fight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who prefer the <strong>mountain in its purest form<\/strong>, there\u2019s the spectacular <strong>Pico Tres Mares<\/strong> trail, which can be done in winter with <strong>snowshoes<\/strong>, offering unforgettable panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to end the day, nothing beats warming up with a bowl of <strong>garlic soup<\/strong> or a hearty <strong>homemade broth<\/strong>, while gazing at the snowy landscape from a cozy table by the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-38c2ed46\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja.avif 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-38c2ed46\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja.webp\" alt=\"Persona en la nieve\" title=\"Alto Campoo en Bran\u0303avieja\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alto-Campoo-en-Branavieja-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-80fae697 gb-headline-text\">Alto Campoo \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Juliobriga_The_Roman_Legacy_in_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>19. <\/strong><b>Juli\u00f3briga: The Roman Legacy in Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cantabria<\/strong> is filled with <strong>archaeological sites<\/strong> that tell stories spanning centuries. Its rugged mountains and valleys once made invasions difficult, allowing many traces of the past to remain almost perfectly preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among them stands out the <strong>Roman city of Juli\u00f3briga<\/strong>, the most important Roman settlement in the region, where visitors can still see the remains of <strong>ancient houses, temples, and cobbled streets<\/strong> that evoke its former grandeur. Nearby, in the <strong>Besaya Valley<\/strong>, a section of the <strong>Roman road<\/strong> has also been preserved \u2014 a fascinating reminder of the trade routes that once connected these lands with the rest of Hispania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A perfect destination for <strong>history lovers<\/strong> and for anyone who enjoys <strong>discovering the past<\/strong> amid breathtaking <strong>mountain landscapes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-16b25082\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-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-16b25082\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga.webp\" alt=\"Nacimientos romanos\" title=\"Julio\u0301briga\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Juliobriga-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-abcc659c gb-headline-text\">Juli\u00f3briga \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Argueso_Castle_Cantabrias_Medieval_Fortress\"><\/span><strong>20. <\/strong><b>Arg\u00fceso Castle: Cantabria\u2019s Medieval Fortress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a hill near <strong>Reinosa<\/strong>, the two stone towers of <strong>Arg\u00fceso Castle<\/strong> rise proudly, standing as one of the most iconic <strong>medieval fortresses in Cantabria<\/strong>. Its silhouette is impressive from afar, but it\u2019s once you cross its walls that the true <strong>journey back in time<\/strong> begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>guided tour<\/strong> allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the <strong>Middle Ages<\/strong>, wandering through stone halls, narrow passages, and noble chambers while <strong>actors dressed in period costumes<\/strong> bring the castle\u2019s history to life with remarkable realism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An experience that blends <strong>history, architecture, and emotion<\/strong> \u2014 perfect for those who love places where <strong>time seems to stand still<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d2fcf709\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-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-d2fcf709\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso.webp\" alt=\"Castillo en el alto de una colina\" title=\"Castillo de Argu\u0308eso\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-de-Argueso-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-13769ed4 gb-headline-text\">Arg\u00fceso Castle \/ Photo by Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-08413ab5 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endless_Cantabria_The_Journey_Continues\"><\/span><strong>Endless Cantabria: The Journey Continues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The colors of the sunset from here are simply unforgettable \u2014 a natural spectacle that captures all the beauty of this land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We warned you at the beginning: <strong>Cantabria is endless<\/strong>, and only when you travel through it do you truly understand why. We\u2019ve left many places out \u2014 because, in truth, there aren\u2019t just twenty <strong>best things to do in Cantabria<\/strong> \u2014 part of the magic lies in letting <em>you<\/em> discover the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let yourself be surprised by its <strong>mountains<\/strong>, <strong>coastline<\/strong>, <strong>charming villages<\/strong>, and <strong>warm-hearted people<\/strong>.<br>And when you return, tell us which corner captured your heart \u2014 we\u2019d love to hear your story and share it with the <strong>Glutendtrotter community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-243ef4bd gb-headline-text\"><strong>You may also like these posts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/3-day-cantabria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Ultimate 3-Day Cantabria Itinerary: Beaches, Villages and Mountains<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Cantabria en 5 d\u00edas<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/7-days-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Qu\u00e9 ver en Cantabria en 7 d\u00edas<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/essential-tips-for-traveling-to-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>10 consejos esenciales para viajar a Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-123c3cec\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1phjzTpiD916QILBNMLYXpnNzzlIBM5s&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4cd5478 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>What to see in Cantabria in 3 days?<\/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\">A classic itinerary includes Santander (the bay, Magdalena Peninsula, and Cabo Mayor), Costa Quebrada, Comillas, and Santillana del Mar (with Altamira). Inland, visit Potes and the Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car for breathtaking views of the Picos de Europa. If you have extra time: Li\u00e9rganes, the Pasiego Valleys, or Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park.<\/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>When is the best time to visit Cantabria?<\/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\">Spring and autumn offer lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and mild weather. Summer is perfect for beaches and outdoor activities, while winter is ideal for mountain getaways (Alto Campoo) and cultural experiences.<\/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>What to do in Cantabria if it rains?<\/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\">Explore caves and museums (Altamira and its Neocave, El Soplao Cave), stroll through historic towns like Santillana del Mar or Castro Urdiales, enjoy local cuisine (rabas, cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s, sobaos, and quesadas), and take advantage of scenic viewpoints when the clouds clear.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c38cc1f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3894fbc0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3894fbc0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Is Cantabria a good destination for families with children?<\/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-3311cbc9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3311cbc9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Highlights include Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park, the Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car, calm beaches, and easy hiking routes through the Pasiego Valleys or Costa Quebrada. Many villages have pedestrian areas and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e4e37f7f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6258b3e6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6258b3e6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Are there gluten-free options in Cantabria?<\/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-1593219e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1593219e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more restaurants and bakeries offer gluten-free options, especially in popular tourist areas like Santander, Santillana del Mar, Comillas, and Potes. 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