{"id":15556,"date":"2026-04-24T13:16:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15556"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:28:23","slug":"road-trip-through-cantabria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/","title":{"rendered":"A Road Trip Through Cantabria: Discover Its Hidden Paradises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truly spectacular scenery awaits you on this <\/span><b><i>road trip through Cantabria<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: discover its hidden paradises and experience them for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuel and I have driven hundreds of miles across our &#8220;infinite region.&#8221; One of our favorite activities is taking <\/span><b>a road trip through Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with no fixed destination to discover unique landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On this occasion, we want to take you to one of the most spectacular and bucolic beaches in and out of Cantabria; 9 out of 10 people don&#8217;t know it\u2026 do you?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-453c4d49 gb-headline-text\">If you still <strong>don&#8217;t know how many days to spend in Cantabria<\/strong> and what to see, we recommend reading the following posts about the &#8220;Tierruca&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-840a4087\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><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>W<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/3-day-cantabria-itinerary\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>hat to see in Cantabria in 3 days<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-39360771\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><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>What to see in Cantabria in 5 days: a complete guide for a<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> unique experience<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b3ac0cf5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><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>What to <\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/7-days-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>see in Cantabria in 7 days<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-515b7f52 gb-headline-text\">We also suggest you read this post on the <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 essential tips for traveling to Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/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>Want to explore Cantabria at your own pace?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77e20082 gb-headline-text\">Rent a car and tour its villages, beaches, and mountains without rushing or limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d673a471 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/es\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Book now<\/mark><\/a> and enjoy the freedom of traveling without schedules.<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#1_BERELLIN_BEACH\" >1. BERELL\u00cdN BEACH<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#2_PECHON\" >2. PECH\u00d3N<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#3_CADES_IRONWORKS\" >3. CADES IRONWORKS<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#4_EL_SOPLAO\" >4. EL SOPLAO<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#5_CHUFIN_CAVE\" >5. CHUF\u00cdN CAVE<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#6_PUENTENANSA\" >6. PUENTENANSA<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#7_CARMONA\" >7. CARMONA<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#8_LA_COHILLA_RESERVOIR\" >8. LA COHILLA RESERVOIR<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#9_LA_CRUZ_DE_CABEZUELA\" >9. LA CRUZ DE CABEZUELA<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#10_TUDANCA\" >10. TUDANCA<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#SEE_THE_ROUTE_ON_THE_MAP\" >SEE THE ROUTE ON THE MAP<\/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\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#How_long_does_this_Cantabria_road_trip_take\" >How long does this Cantabria road trip take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#Can_you_visit_the_Ferreria_de_Cades_at_any_time\" >Can you visit the Ferrer\u00eda de Cades at any time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#Which_caves_can_you_visit_on_this_Cantabria_road_trip\" >Which caves can you visit on this Cantabria road trip?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#Is_there_mobile_signal_at_Berellin_beach\" >Is there mobile signal at Berell\u00edn beach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/road-trip-through-cantabria\/#Which_villages_can_you_combine_with_this_Cantabria_road_trip\" >Which villages can you combine with this Cantabria road trip?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_BERELLIN_BEACH\"><\/span><strong>1. <\/strong><b><i>BERELL\u00cdN BEACH<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the beautiful setting of Val de San Vicente, you&#8217;ll find a paradisiacal stretch of sand with crystal-clear waters and an incomparable environment. Some compare it to the wild beaches of Thailand, and it truly has nothing to envy them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the village of <\/span><b>Prellezo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along a quiet path surrounded by nature, you reach <\/span><b>Berell\u00edn Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The turquoise of its waters, the green of its surroundings, and the roar of the sea against its cliffs make this privileged spot a perfect setting for your Cantabrian vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d288bd99\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-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-d288bd99\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro.webp\" alt=\"Sea inside a beach with mountains on the sides\" title=\"Prellezo with sea inside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Prellezo-con-mar-dentro-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc418c91 gb-headline-text\">Berell\u00edn Beach in Prellezo at high tide<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is truly a place to lose yourself in its beauty and peace. Here, <strong>you even lose mobile signal<\/strong>, as this corner of paradise is meant for disconnecting from the world and connecting with pure nature.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one who has enjoyed this secret Eden fails to recommend a visit with fascination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hides many places as authentic as this one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6cedb545\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-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-6cedb545\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja.webp\" alt=\"Beach at low tide with people walking\" title=\"Berell\u00edn Beach with people and low tide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Palya-del-Berellin-con-gente-y-marea-baja-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d506e64b gb-headline-text\">Berell\u00edn Beach in Prellezo<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you know how I am\u2014since I can&#8217;t help telling you about them so you can enjoy this beautiful land as it deserves, I\u2019ve put together a custom itinerary starting from this spectacular garden, <\/span><b>a unique road trip through Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tailored just for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aren&#8217;t you even a little curious?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come with me! You provide the car, and I\u2019ll provide the route so you don&#8217;t miss a thing<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8f46068\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db4ec2ff gb-headline-text\">Read our post<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ad54bb13 gb-headline-text\"><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\"><strong>What to see in Comillas: 10 essentials<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berell\u00edn Beach is located very close to the Nansa river basin. From this point on the coast, you can take an excursion into the region&#8217;s interior between the Pe\u00f1a Labra and Pe\u00f1a Sagra mountain ranges, which is truly worthwhile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vast beech and oak forests, the charming villages filled with noble manor houses, and a wonderful gastronomy will make you fall in love with one of the most beautiful areas of Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Before your road trip through Cantabria<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f We never travel without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatiseguros.com\/?r=82482642387952&amp;cmp=rutacochecantabria-en\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">IATI travel insurance<\/a>, essential for any getaway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\udcf6 And to stay connected for GPS and everything else through these rural corners, a <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/6yXLn3\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Holafly<\/a> eSIM keeps you online throughout the whole route.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PECHON\"><\/span><strong>2.<\/strong> <b><i>PECH\u00d3N<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After visiting Prellezo, it\u2019s not easy to find a place that lives up to it, but <\/span><b>El Alto de Pech\u00f3n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in <\/span><b>Pesu\u00e9s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers a spectacular natural environment located just a few yards from Las Arenas beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for enjoying a day surrounded by nature near the sea. It is <strong>a paradise for lovers of the ocean<\/strong> and water sports, such as surfing and paddle surfing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c026e9ae\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-964x1024.avif 964w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-282x300.avif 282w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-768x816.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-1446x1536.avif 1446w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882.avif 1484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-964x1024.webp 964w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-282x300.webp 282w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-768x816.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-1446x1536.webp 1446w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882.webp 1484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c026e9ae\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-964x1024.webp\" alt=\"Girl on a road with a van in the background and a sunset\" title=\"Aitana at Las Arenas campsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-964x1024.webp 964w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-282x300.webp 282w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-768x816.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882-1446x1536.webp 1446w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757672882.webp 1484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5094c7c gb-headline-text\">Aitana at the Las Arenas Campsite<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The privileged location of <\/span><b>Alto de Pech\u00f3n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to enjoy impressive sea views with the majestic <\/span><b>Picos de Europa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mountain range as a panoramic backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its proximity to the beach, this location offers the opportunity for a <strong>wide variety of outdoor activities<\/strong>. You can explore the trails and paths surrounding the area, go mountain hiking, or simply relax and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-73848e46\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1010x1024.avif 1010w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-296x300.avif 296w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-768x779.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1515x1536.avif 1515w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564.avif 1520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1010x1024.webp 1010w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-296x300.webp 296w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-768x779.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1515x1536.webp 1515w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564.webp 1520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-73848e46\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1010x1024.webp\" alt=\"Three girls on a wooden swing with the sea in the background. One of the stops on the Cantabria road trip.\" title=\"Aitana, Paola, and Manuela at Las Arenas campsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1010x1024.webp 1010w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-296x300.webp 296w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-768x779.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564-1515x1536.webp 1515w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Aitana-Paola-y-Manuela-en-el-camping-de-Las-Arenas-e1688757870564.webp 1520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-93968568 gb-headline-text\">Aitana, Paola, and Manuela at the Las Arenas Campsite<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like adventure, the Pech\u00f3n campsite offers comfortable facilities and services to ensure a pleasant stay. You can camp with your own tent or enjoy all the comforts of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/es.kampaoh.com\/camping-pechon-las-arenas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>glamping<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the middle of nature for an unforgettable holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, Alto de Pech\u00f3n in Pesu\u00e9s is a dream location perfect for breathing fresh air in a unique natural setting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e902853e\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1b67c989 gb-headline-text\">Want to take another road trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a93f1e81 gb-headline-text\"><em>Read our post: <\/em><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);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Circular road trip through the Pasiegos Valleys<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CADES_IRONWORKS\"><\/span><strong>3. <\/strong><b><i>CADES IRONWORKS<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue the route toward Puentenansa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/ferreriadecades.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Ferrer\u00eda and the Cades Mill<\/mark><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located near the Nansa River, form an 18th-century rural complex representing a traditional way of life linked to the land. This solid construction was finished in 1752 and has recently been completely renovated, including the ironworks, its machinery, the adjacent mill, and its surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before planning a stop here, note that according to the site&#8217;s own official website (<a href=\"https:\/\/ferreriadecades.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ferreriadecades.es<\/a>), the complex is currently <strong>temporarily closed for improvement works<\/strong>. It&#8217;s worth checking their website or social media before heading over, to confirm whether it has reopened and to check current hours and prices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-928436c4\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crv5qg-omLF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crv5qg-omLF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crv5qg-omLF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by NORTEANDO (@norteando.pat)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is <strong>one of the few examples of hydraulic installations<\/strong> that can still be seen in operation today. Water is captured from the Nansa River and transported through a canal that powers two flour mills, in addition to the ironworks themselves. The site is completed with a heraldic house and a traditional &#8220;panera&#8221; (granary), adding a singular historical complexity to the place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the complex, you&#8217;ll find a small exhibition and an audiovisual presentation that complement the explanation of how it all works.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9906a1d7\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c7b57220 gb-headline-text\">Want to know the secrets of Santander? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-40afa3b5 gb-headline-text\"><em>Read our post: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/top-10-things-to-do-in-santander-spain\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Discover what to see in Santander in 1 day: 10 unique places<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this discovery, you can enjoy a relaxing walk through the nearby forest of beech, ash, and hazel trees, which is a perfect way to conclude your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A guided tour of the Ferrer\u00eda de Cades is one of the best options for families with children in Cantabria, as it allows them to learn about local history and tradition in an interactive and educational way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Cantabria road trip continues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_EL_SOPLAO\"><\/span><strong>4.<\/strong> <b><i>EL SOPLAO<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/el-soplao-cave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>El Soplao Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an impressive cavity discovered at the beginning of the 20th century during the exploitation of the Florida zinc and lead mines. However, Cantabrian geologists only began exploring it in 1975.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is located between the municipalities of Herrer\u00edas, Vald\u00e1liga, and Rionansa, about 85 km from <\/span><b>Santander<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-57e05507\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuNAQQAIrUh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuNAQQAIrUh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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It is close to the beautiful towns of Comillas and <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, you can observe geological formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and flowstones. The most impressive formations are the so-called &#8216;eccentrics&#8217; (helictites)\u2014helical formations that defy gravity and carpet the floors, ceilings, and walls throughout the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-812f2b23\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkNYBYDrKiw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkNYBYDrKiw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkNYBYDrKiw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by CUEVA EL SOPLAO (@cuevaelsoplao)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its geological value, the cave houses an exceptional Industrial Mining Archaeology Heritage, with galleries, calcination kilns, washing areas, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known as <\/span><b>&#8220;The Sistine Chapel of Geology&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired of driving? Take a break, <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>d<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>evour our delicious gastronomy<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, and after a rest, continue our <\/span><b>Cantabria road trip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c503e837\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7f759d46 gb-headline-text\">Read more &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/el-soplao-cave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Mining adventure at El Soplao Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_CHUFIN_CAVE\"><\/span><strong>5. <\/strong><b><i>CHUF\u00cdN CAVE<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/chufin-cave-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Moro Chuf\u00edn Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a natural monument located in the Nansa River valley, in an area of great beauty. It is near the Palombera reservoir and the town of Riclones, and is considered an <\/span><b>Asset of Cultural Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cave owes its name to a character called Moro Chuf\u00edn, who, according to local legend, hid a treasure inside before retreating due to the Christian advance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56afb936\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY-uG3KA-l\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY-uG3KA-l\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" color:#3897f0; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY-uG3KA-l\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Roc\u00edo R\u00e1bago (@rociorabago)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the true treasure of the cave are the red paintings decorating its high ceiling and the exterior engravings, which are rare in the cave art of the northern Iberian Peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recognition of its importance, this rock art site was declared a <\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cuevas.culturadecantabria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Visiting and exploring it<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> is an adventure that will stimulate the archaeological interest of both adults and children.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72bb9e3a\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-314d158d gb-headline-text\">Read more &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/chufin-cave-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Explore the Moro Chuf\u00edn Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_PUENTENANSA\"><\/span><strong>6. <\/strong><b><i>PUENTENANSA<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The San Pedro neighborhood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the capital of the Rionansa municipality, is a place of great architectural interest due to its traditional &#8220;casonas monta\u00f1esas&#8221; (mountain manor houses). This neighborhood has been declared a <\/span><b>Historic-Artistic Complex<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of its heritage value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The row houses in the San Pedro neighborhood follow a common typology for the area. They are two stories high and feature a fa\u00e7ade with arches and balconies set between side walls. The architecture of these buildings is representative of the region and boasts ornamental details that deserve to be appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stone decoration on the door lintels and the pillar fronts is especially striking, featuring motifs such as oak leaves, rosettes, diamonds, and other symbolic elements. These details carved in stone give the houses a distinctive and charming appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, wood also plays an important role in the decoration of these mountain manor houses. You can see artistic carving on the handrails of the balconies, in the beams, and in the eaves of the houses. This meticulous attention to detail in the wood carving adds an artistic and traditional touch to the local architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e096fa5c\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-40979be6 gb-headline-text\">Want to indulge in Cantabrian gastronomy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f54f929 gb-headline-text\"><em>Read our post: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>where to eat gluten-free in Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conservation and protection of the San Pedro neighborhood as a Historic-Artistic Complex allows visitors to immerse themselves in the cultural and architectural richness of the region and appreciate the historical legacy that these row houses represent for the local community and the architectural heritage of Rionansa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_CARMONA\"><\/span><strong>7. <\/strong><b><i>CARMONA<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Puentenansa, you can reach Carmona, <\/span><b>one of the most beautiful villages in Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the Cabu\u00e9rniga municipality and declared a historic site. If you&#8217;re interested in visiting the most representative building in Carmona, you must head to the Palacio de los Mier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f03d0d63\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-1152x1536.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f03d0d63\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas.webp\" alt=\"Stone manor houses with cobblestone floor\" title=\"Carmona houses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-casonas-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4f846b4 gb-headline-text\">Manor houses in Carmona<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palacio de los Mier is a construction dating back to the early 18th century. Its structure consists of a central body and two towers at the ends. In the center of the fa\u00e7ade, the coat of arms of the D\u00edaz, Coss\u00edo, Calder\u00f3n, and Mier families stands out, a distinctive element of this historic building.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 90s, the Palacio de los Mier was converted into a regional Parador, which means it now functions as a hotel establishment that allows visitors to enjoy the architectural beauty and history of this place while staying there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-70c23176\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-1152x1536.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-70c23176\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo.webp\" alt=\"Set of stone houses with a green mountain and trees in the background. Mandatory stop on the road trip through Cantabria.\" title=\"Carmona with mountains in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carmona-con-los-montes-de-fondo-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-746d5aea gb-headline-text\">Carmona<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palacio de los Mier is a prominent example of local architecture and reflects the historical importance of the local nobility. Your visit will allow you to appreciate the elegance of its design and the preservation of its original details. Furthermore, Carmona itself offers a charming rural environment and a rich cultural tradition that complements the experience of exploring this village declared a historic complex.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_LA_COHILLA_RESERVOIR\"><\/span><strong>8. <\/strong><b><i>LA COHILLA RESERVOIR<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The La Cohilla Reservoir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a double-curvature arch dam located in the Pe\u00f1a Bejo canyon. It has a height of 116 meters above the lowest point of the foundations and a length of 184 meters. The thickness of the dam decreases from 26 meters at the base to 2 meters at the crest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a37f468a\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQG2bI4FT8v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQG2bI4FT8v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQG2bI4FT8v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Fernando Revilla (@elrevi14)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the time of its opening, the La Cohilla dam was the tallest arch dam in Spain and remained the tallest overall for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b87d208\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During construction, <strong>prisoners of the Civil War<\/strong> were used to perform the labor as a form of sentence reduction. The barracks where the prisoners were housed can still be seen in the village of La Lastra.<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1950, the dam&#8217;s bottom outlets were closed, and partial flooding began. The following year, on the feast of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the patron saint of civil engineers, the reservoir was filled for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_LA_CRUZ_DE_CABEZUELA\"><\/span><strong>9. <\/strong><b><i>LA CRUZ DE CABEZUELA<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The Cruz de Cabezuela Viewpoint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an impressive lookout located in Cantabria, along the &#8220;High Nansa&#8221; Route. It sits at an altitude of 1,140 meters, on a pass between two valleys: the Polaciones Valley and the Li\u00e9bana Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22e805dc\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9sHKrBqDJk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9sHKrBqDJk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9sHKrBqDJk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @efe_jota88<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this point, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding landscapes, including the <\/span><b>Picos de Europa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The viewpoint is presided over by a sculpture titled <\/span><b>&#8220;Encounter of Purriego and Lebaniego&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, created by Cantabrian sculptor Salvador G. Ceballos. It symbolizes the meeting between a resident of Polaciones (known as a Purriego) and a resident of Li\u00e9bana (known as a Lebaniego).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both populations share this road, and the sculpture represents the understanding and fraternity between these neighbors. It is a beautiful symbol reflecting the importance of cooperation and harmony in our world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we reach Tudanca, the final touch of this <\/span><b>road trip through Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_TUDANCA\"><\/span><strong>10. <\/strong><b><i>TUDANCA<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This village is particularly notable on our route, as it was <\/span><b>declared a national historic-artistic site in 1983<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Numerous rustic houses can be found here, the most emblematic being the Casona de Tudanca, built during the reign of Philip V.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af7cbdd3\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMjyzlGhDBu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMjyzlGhDBu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CMjyzlGhDBu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by CantabriaCaptura (@cantabriacaptura)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This property once belonged to the writer and scholar Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda de Coss\u00edo, who donated it to the Regional Council of Cantabria. During the time Coss\u00edo lived there, the house was an important center of intellectual activity and hosted prominent figures such as Unamuno, Giner de los R\u00edos, Alberti, and Gerardo Diego.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f748f0c\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the <strong>Casona de Tudanca<\/strong> is a museum housing an impressive library with over 25,000 volumes, including manuscripts by Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca and Camilo Jos\u00e9 Cela.<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its historical value, Tudanca is also known for its <\/span><b>autochthonous cattle breed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which bears the same name. The Tudanca breed is hardy and primitive, raised mainly for high-quality beef production thanks to its natural lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dbb864bb\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria.avif 1280w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria.webp 1280w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dbb864bb\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria.webp\" alt=\"Three Tudanca cows lying in a field.\" title=\"Tudanca cow Cantabria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria.webp 1280w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Vaca-tudanca-Cantabria-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9463e80e gb-headline-text\">Tudanca cow<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>old town of Tudanca has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest<\/strong> as a Historic-Artistic Complex. In addition to the village of Tudanca, the municipality includes other areas of special interest, such as La Lastra, Santot\u00eds, and Sarceda.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tudanca has several monuments and sights to visit, such as the El Potro viewpoints, from which you can contemplate the Nansa River landscape, and the Cueto Forcada viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we&#8217;ve reached the end, but I suggest you try this <\/span><b>road trip through Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself and at your own pace. Depending on how much each point of interest piques your curiosity, it could take you a day or much longer. Don&#8217;t rush and savor each one as it deserves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing is that you do it and let us know if you liked it and if we&#8217;ve missed any details that you&#8217;d like to share with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We remind you that you can visit truly incredible places in this beautiful land <strong>as we propose in<\/strong><\/span><b><strong> the<\/strong> following posts: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7a9e7ff\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-85614b2d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Cantabria: 20 perfect plans<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2622235b\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><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);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Santander in 1 day: 10 unique places<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, this isn&#8217;t the only one we&#8217;re going to show you. If you love losing yourself on a road trip as much as we do, you&#8217;re sure to enjoy all the ideas we&#8217;re going to propose.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift into gear and hit the road! <\/span><b>Road trips through Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have just begun.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7b07f9ff gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEE_THE_ROUTE_ON_THE_MAP\"><\/span><strong>SEE THE ROUTE ON THE MAP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-698ed3c6\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1in9_XoJeWklaE4LOfYfWsnIw7BsF8zs&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-faqrc001 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"rm-faq-rutacoche-en-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_this_Cantabria_road_trip_take\"><\/span>How long does this Cantabria road trip take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on how much time you want to spend at each stop: you can cover it in a single day if you only make short stops, though it&#8217;s best split over two days so you can properly enjoy the caves, the villages and Berell\u00edn beach without rushing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-rutacoche-en-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_visit_the_Ferreria_de_Cades_at_any_time\"><\/span>Can you visit the Ferrer\u00eda de Cades at any time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not right now: according to its official website, the Ferrer\u00eda and Cades Mill are temporarily closed for improvement works. Before adding it to your route, check ferreriadecades.es to confirm whether it has reopened.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-rutacoche-en-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_caves_can_you_visit_on_this_Cantabria_road_trip\"><\/span>Which caves can you visit on this Cantabria road trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Along the route you can visit El Soplao Cave, a former mine turned into one of Cantabria&#8217;s most spectacular cavities, and Chuf\u00edn Cave, with rock art and geological formations by the Nansa River.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-rutacoche-en-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_mobile_signal_at_Berellin_beach\"><\/span>Is there mobile signal at Berell\u00edn beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not always. It&#8217;s a little-visited beach within an isolated natural setting in the village of Prellezo, so it&#8217;s common to lose mobile signal once you reach it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-rutacoche-en-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_villages_can_you_combine_with_this_Cantabria_road_trip\"><\/span>Which villages can you combine with this Cantabria road trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The route passes close to Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera, and goes through Puentenansa, Carmona and Tudanca, three inland villages with traditional Cantabrian architecture well worth exploring at a relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-96ff8841\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truly spectacular scenery awaits you on this road trip through Cantabria: discover its hidden paradises and experience them for yourself. 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