{"id":15564,"date":"2026-04-24T13:22:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15564"},"modified":"2026-09-02T07:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:11:51","slug":"circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/","title":{"rendered":"A circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our <strong>circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys<\/strong> (Valles Pasiegos) of Cantabria, a journey that immerses you in the green heart of Spain. From Santander to the charming village of Soto Iruz, get ready to discover incomparable natural beauty, stories dating back to the year 1011, and the pure essence of Pasiego life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your car as your faithful companion, this pleasant route will take you through stunning landscapes, charming villages, and the authentic essence of Cantabria. Imagine driving between <strong>valleys sculpted by the Pisue\u00f1a, Miera, and Pas rivers<\/strong>, where every curve reveals views more spectacular than the last. Pasiego cabins dot the landscape, reminding us of traditions that have endured throughout the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Didn&#8217;t come to Cantabria with a car? <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);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Renting one will give you the freedom<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> to discover the best corners of our &#8220;tierruca.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ec4cdde8\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre.avif 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre.webp 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"747\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ec4cdde8\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre.webp\" alt=\"View from Rasillo de Villafufre\" title=\"View from Rasillo de Villafufre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre.webp 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vista-desde-Rasillo-de-Villafufre-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7ea5f3f7 gb-headline-text\">View from Rasillo de Villafufre<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to let the Pasiego Valleys steal a piece of your heart?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the keys, adjust your seat, and join us on this circular route that promises to be as enriching for the soul as it is impressive for the eyes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We begin our adventure through the Pasiego Valleys, where every kilometer brings you closer to the essence of Cantabria!<\/span><\/p>\n\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\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#A_LITTLE_BIT_OF_HISTORY\" >A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY<\/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\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#CIRCULAR_ROAD_TRIP_THROUGH_THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS\" >CIRCULAR ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE PASIEGO VALLEYS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#1_Start_Santander\" >1. Start: Santander<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#2_Puente_Viesgo\" >2. Puente Viesgo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#3_Alceda-Ontaneda\" >3. Alceda-Ontaneda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#4_San_Pedro_del_Romeral\" >4. San Pedro del Romeral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#5_Vega_de_Pas\" >5. Vega de Pas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#6_El_Puerto_de_la_Braguia\" >6. El Puerto de la Bragu\u00eda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#7_Selaya\" >7. Selaya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#8_Villacarriedo\" >8. Villacarriedo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#9_Soto_Iruz\" >9. Soto Iruz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#10_Return_to_Santander\" >10. Return to Santander<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#WHERE_TO_EAT_GLUTEN-FREE_IN_THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS\" >WHERE TO EAT GLUTEN-FREE IN THE PASIEGO VALLEYS<\/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\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS_WITHOUT_A_CAR\" >THE PASIEGO VALLEYS WITHOUT A CAR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#BY_BUS\" >BY BUS<\/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\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#BY_BICYCLE\" >BY BICYCLE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#How_many_villages_does_the_circular_route_through_the_Pasiego_Valleys_visit\" >How many villages does the circular route through the Pasiego Valleys visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#Where_can_you_eat_gluten-free_in_the_Pasiego_Valleys\" >Where can you eat gluten-free in the Pasiego Valleys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#Can_you_do_the_Pasiego_Valleys_route_without_a_car\" >Can you do the Pasiego Valleys route without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#What_can_you_see_at_the_Castillo_Caves_in_Puente_Viesgo\" >What can you see at the Castillo Caves in Puente Viesgo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#Is_the_Museum_of_the_Pasiego_Wet_Nurses_in_Selaya_open\" >Is the Museum of the Pasiego Wet Nurses in Selaya open?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/#ROAD_TRIP_ROUTE_MAP\" >ROAD TRIP ROUTE MAP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8833e31d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_LITTLE_BIT_OF_HISTORY\"><\/span><b>A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pasiego Valleys, located in the heart of Cantabria, comprise <strong>three main valleys<\/strong>: the <strong>Miera Valley<\/strong>, characterized by its mountainous landscapes and inhabited areas; the <strong>Pas Valley<\/strong>, the cradle of Pasiego culture; and the <strong>Pisue\u00f1a Valley<\/strong>, famous for its civil architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Although their influence reaches as far as Burgos, it is in Cantabria where the Pasiego heritage remains most vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than just a region, being &#8220;Pasiego&#8221; represents a lifestyle linked to livestock farming, which has shaped both the landscape and the local identity. The emblematic <strong>Pasiego cabins<\/strong> and the innovative management of the territory stand out for their integration with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1c1b7603\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena.avif 1472w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena.webp 1472w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1472\" height=\"828\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1c1b7603\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena.webp\" alt=\"Pasiego cabin with a woman sitting on the stairs. Pisue\u00f1a. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys.\" title=\"Pasiego cabin in Pisue\u00f1a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena.webp 1472w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cabana-pasiega-en-Pisuena-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4663fc26 gb-headline-text\">Pasiego cabin in Pisue\u00f1a<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CIRCULAR_ROAD_TRIP_THROUGH_THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS\"><\/span><b>CIRCULAR ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE PASIEGO VALLEYS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_Santander\"><\/span><b>1. Start: Santander<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As passionate Santanderinos proud of our &#8220;Tierruca,&#8221; we invite you to start this exciting adventure from Santander, the capital of Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-342bba15\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander.avif 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x864.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-342bba15\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander.webp\" alt=\"Santander Bay at dawn with a lamppost in the middle of the breakwater\" title=\"Santander Bay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14b350eb gb-headline-text\">Santander Bay at dawn \/ VAC<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you not only to drive this route but also to take a moment to immerse yourself in <\/span><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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>the wonders of <\/strong><\/span><strong>Santander<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From the iconic beaches of <\/span><b>El Sardinero<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the historic <\/span><b>Magdalena Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the innovative <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centrobotin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Bot\u00edn Center<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Santander offers a wide range of cultural and visual experiences. Therefore, we suggest arriving a couple of days early to capture the essence, beauty, and vibrant atmosphere of our city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13f9775e\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9d7bf954 gb-headline-text\">Take the opportunity to discover Santander&#8217;s most emblematic spots by booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/santander-small-group-walking-tour-t1161872\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>small-group walking tour<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, and then embark on a route that will make you fall in love from the very first moment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Puente_Viesgo\"><\/span><b>2. Puente Viesgo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 37 km from Santander, <\/span><b>Puente Viesgo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals itself as the spectacular gateway to a valley full of surprises and charms!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This picturesque village is not only famous for its <\/span><b>renowned Spa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Fuentes Pila Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the historic <\/span><b>Church of San Miguel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it also marks the <\/span><b>end<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of one of the <\/span><b>most emblematic bike paths in Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which follows the old railway route towards <\/span><b>Ontaneda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-de69166e\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia.avif 1475w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-300x142.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-1024x486.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-768x364.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1475px) 100vw, 1475px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia.webp 1475w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-768x364.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1475px) 100vw, 1475px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1475\" height=\"700\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-de69166e\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia.webp\" alt=\"Church and buildings on the sides\" title=\"Puente Viesgo Church\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia.webp 1475w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Iglesia-768x364.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1475px) 100vw, 1475px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-66a31a30 gb-headline-text\">Church of San Miguel in Puente Viesgo<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve already marveled at the <\/span><b>National Museum and Research Center of Altamira<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepare to be fascinated by the <\/span><b>Castillo Caves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This site houses impressive examples of Paleolithic rock art, so significant that in <\/span><b>2008<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they were declared a <\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of this cave complex, only <\/span><b>El Castillo and Las Monedas are open to the public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering a unique window into a prehistoric past that will surely captivate history buffs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-def48327\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aef8fcb2 gb-headline-text\">Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/PBprPx7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>book your tickets<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> in advance for the <strong>Caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas<\/strong> and the Paleolithic Art Center, and enjoy this experience without long waits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ec4b8d80\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion.avif 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-300x142.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1024x484.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-768x363.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1536x727.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ec4b8d80\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion.webp\" alt=\"train station with road and trees\" title=\"Puente Viesgo Station\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion.webp 1600w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-Viesgo-Estacion-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4caacf2 gb-headline-text\">Old train station of Puente Viesgo<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puente Viesgo doesn&#8217;t just stand out for its underground treasures. The village&#8217;s<\/span><b> Spa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recognized for its <\/span><b>medicinal waters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has even attracted players from the Spanish National Football Team, consolidating itself as a destination for relaxation and well-being. You&#8217;ll have to return to take a dip in its <\/span><b>Thermal Circuit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy it with more time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alceda-Ontaneda\"><\/span><b>3. Alceda-Ontaneda<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In less than fifteen minutes following the N-623, you will arrive in Ontaneda, a village famous not only for its beauty but also for its gastronomy. Ontaneda is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth, especially for its well-known sobaos pasiegos and quesada. Although we are fans of Luca, we regret that they do not offer gluten-free options among their sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For celiac travelers, the sweetness doesn&#8217;t end here. You can&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/heladoslopezontaneda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Helados L\u00f3pez<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, a family-run ice cream parlor that has been winning over palates for generations. They offer flavors such as cheese, lemon, yogurt, tutti frutti, orange, apple, blackberry, banana, and strawberry, all suitable for celiacs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ontaneda will also surprise you with its imposing manor houses, such as the majestic Ontaneda Palace, built in the 18th century by Francisco de Bustamante y Guerra. The palace, which has hosted Queen Isabella II, is a treat for the eyes and a perfect stop while enjoying your gastronomic route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-40902325\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-40902325\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda.webp\" alt=\"Pond in a park\" title=\"Alceda\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alceda-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-da4e019b gb-headline-text\">Pond in Alceda Park<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost without realizing it, as you continue exploring, you will enter <\/span><b>Alceda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a village that maintains a close relationship with Ontaneda and stands out for its historical and architectural wealth. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Declared a historic-artistic site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Alceda invites you to stroll among palaces and manor houses that stand majestically along the old <\/span><b>Camino Real<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Highlights include the <\/span><b>Ceballos Manor and Tower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Mora House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Palace of the Marquis of Mercadal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, among others, each with its own history from the 16th to the 18th centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready your palate and your camera, because these villages promise unforgettable experiences you&#8217;ll want to share with the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_San_Pedro_del_Romeral\"><\/span><b>4. San Pedro del Romeral<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover <\/span><b>San Pedro del Romeral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your way to Vega de Pas, an essential detour via the CA-263 that immerses you in the <\/span><b>heart of Pasiego culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This town is recognized as one of the Pasiego jewels. Here, what truly captures the essence of the place is the rich tradition and expertise of its inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b471b3b7\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-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-b471b3b7\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral.webp\" alt=\"House with mountains and more houses in the background\" title=\"San Pedro del Romeral\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/San-Pedro-del-Romeral-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-64192c1e gb-headline-text\">San Pedro del Romeral<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Pedro del Romeral stands as a <\/span><b>living testimony<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Pasiego customs and lifestyle. As you traverse its streets and natural surroundings, you will encounter settings that tell stories of <\/span><b>generations dedicated to livestock, the production of traditional dairy products, and a deep respect for the land that surrounds them.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a mandatory stop for those looking to understand the true essence of the Pasiego Valleys and take home an unforgettable experience of their travels through Cantabria.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Vega_de_Pas\"><\/span><b>5. Vega de Pas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for an unforgettable adventure toward <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-vega-de-pas\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Vega de Pas<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, the <\/span><b>beating heart of the Pasiego towns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 12 kilometers away via the CA-263, this destination is a hidden treasure in Cantabria, famous for its idyllic green landscapes, <\/span><b>traditional stone cabins with slate roofs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a rich pastoral history that will leave you speechless.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-89aae46a\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-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-89aae46a\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas.webp\" alt=\"White church and cobbled ground. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys.\" title=\"Vega de Pas Church\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-de-Vega-de-Pas-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-044241cd gb-headline-text\">Vega de Pas Church<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon arriving at <\/span><b>Vega de Pas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll realize you&#8217;ve entered the core of Pasiego culture. Its <\/span><b>plaza<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a vibrant hub surrounded by <\/span><b>stone manor houses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and typical wooden balconies, is the perfect place to start your exploration. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t miss the church overlooking the plaza, nor the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vegadepas.com\/municipio\/museo-etnografico-tres-villas-pasiegas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Villas Pasiegas Ethnographic Museum<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in an 18th-century building that was once a hermitage, along with the intriguing Sanatorium of Doctor Madrazo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t wait any longer to discover it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_El_Puerto_de_la_Braguia\"><\/span><b>6. El Puerto de la Bragu\u00eda<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immerse yourself in the unique experience of crossing the <\/span><b>Bragu\u00eda Pass<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Puerto de la Bragu\u00eda), a route that offers an unforgettable adventure to every traveler. Located in the heart of this lush green region, the pass presents itself as a stunning natural spectacle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vegetation, rich and varied, changes with the seasons, offering a kaleidoscope of intense greens in spring and summer, and a palette of ochres and golds in autumn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5c092b42\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5c092b42\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp\" alt=\"Landscape of completely green mountains and a village at the bottom of the valley. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys.\" title=\"Vega de Pas Landscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Paisaje-Vega-de-Pas-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f49c9445 gb-headline-text\">View from the Bragu\u00eda Mirador<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For photography lovers, the pass offers countless opportunities to capture the essence of the Cantabrian landscape, from its imposing mountains to the hidden valleys discovered along the way. And for those seeking a moment of reflection, there is no better place than this to feel the magnitude of nature and our own connection to it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let yourself be amazed and take with you memories of a landscape that captivates and revitalizes all who have the pleasure of knowing it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Selaya\"><\/span><b>7. Selaya<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adventure in Cantabria doesn&#8217;t stop after crossing the Bragu\u00eda Pass; <\/span><b>Selaya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awaits you, a destination recognized for its exquisite local specialties and rich cultural heritage. This welcoming village greets you with enthusiasm, offering an immersion into Pasiego traditions that will captivate all your senses.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fdbd846c gb-headline-text\">You can visit the famous sobao and quesada factories, such as El Macho and Josel\u00edn. The latter workshop offers gluten-free quesada and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/selaya\/visita-guiada-obrador-pasiego\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=rutapasiega\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>guided tour of the Sobao Pasiego and Quesada Museum<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-22b1db31\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-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-22b1db31\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya.webp\" alt=\"stone house with green meadow on the sides. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys.\" title=\"Selaya Wet Nurses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Amas-de-cria-Selaya-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d35978c4 gb-headline-text\">Museum of the Wet Nurses in Selaya<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can explore the famous <\/span><b>sobao and quesada factories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><b>El Macho and Josel\u00edn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; the latter workshop offers <strong>gluten-free quesada<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No less important is the <\/span><b>Sanctuary of Our Lady of Valvanuz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, home to the adored <\/span><b>patron saint of the Pasiegos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you happen to visit on August 15th, a festival in honor of the Virgin of Valvanuz awaits you\u2014a vibrant celebration that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on your memory.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vallespasiegos.eu\/patrimonio\/museo-de-las-amas-de-cria-pasiegas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Museum of the Wet Nurses<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Museo de las Amas de Cr\u00eda) in Selaya pays a moving tribute to Pasiego women, who were fundamental in supporting the region&#8217;s economy and families. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized for their extraordinary strength and resolve, these women played a vital role by taking charge of caring for and raising children from other families, some of whom became future monarchs, marking a significant impact both within and outside Cantabria. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, we were unable to experience this visit firsthand, as the museum was closed during our last trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want better luck than we had: according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/aytoselaya.org\/municipio\/amas-de-cria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selaya Town Council<\/a>, the Museum of the Pasiego Wet Nurses, located in the Casa de la Beata and run by the Cofrad\u00eda Virgen de Valvanuz, is currently open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (seasonal hours). It&#8217;s worth confirming current hours and arranging a visit by calling +34 942 59 02 41 or emailing cofradiadevalvanuz_visitas@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-769d9381\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-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-769d9381\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya.webp\" alt=\"White and stone church with porch. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys\" title=\"Selaya Church\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Selaya-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a61958ab gb-headline-text\">Church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Valvanuz<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you map out your route through Cantabria, make sure to include Selaya and its surroundings in your itinerary. Your trip through these lands will be an adventure you&#8217;ll tell again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Villacarriedo\"><\/span><b>8. Villacarriedo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immerse yourself in the charming world of Villacarriedo, a picturesque corner of Cantabria located just a step away from Selaya, where mountain civil baroque architecture reaches its peak in the impressive <\/span><b>So\u00f1anes Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare to be left speechless by its beauty, and if you wish, live the unique experience of staying in it, as this majestic building now welcomes you as a hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-acdba287\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-01cafc0a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01cafc0a\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e5716ec4\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e5716ec4\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes.webp\" alt=\"Stone palace with a large wall. So\u00f1anes Palace\" title=\"Palacio de Son\u0303anes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Sonanes-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e390b3e gb-headline-text\">So\u00f1anes Palace<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1577c759\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1577c759\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7c81527c\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7c81527c\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo.webp\" alt=\"Mountain houses with many flowers on the balcony\" title=\"Villacarriedo Houses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Casas-Villacarriedo-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d2ff766a gb-headline-text\">Typical mountain manor houses<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villacarriedo offers much more than its emblematic palace; its <\/span><b>manor houses adorned with flowery balconies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the historic <\/span><b>Pious Schools College<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Padres Escolapios) are just some of the treasures awaiting your visit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple pleasure of breathing fresh air and walking surrounded by such natural beauty is, in itself, a reason to visit.&nbsp;<\/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\/palaces-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #e38436;\"><strong>3 Palaces in Cantabria: an unforgettable experience<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Soto_Iruz\"><\/span><b>9. Soto Iruz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the charm of Cantabria on your way to <\/span><b>Soto Iruz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a journey that will gift you one of the most spectacular views of the region, especially when passing through <\/span><b>Villafufre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This village, one of my favorites, captivates with its mountain beauty and cozy atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing your route, you will find Soto Iruz. Here, the <\/span><b>Monastery of Our Lady of Soto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emerges majestically, declared a <\/span><b>Site of Local Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hidden in the beautiful <\/span><b>Toranzo Valley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This 17th-century treasure, built on the foundations of a Gothic church and preserving a 16th-century tower, will surprise you not only with its scale but also with its iconic octagonal tower. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it is known for the <\/span><b>venerated image of the patron saint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whose festival is celebrated on August 5th. The <\/span><b>stone sculpture of the Virgin of Soto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the convent garden, adds a touch of devotion and art to the setting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a8551bc6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a8551bc6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon.webp\" alt=\"statue of a pianist with his piano. Soto Iruz. Circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys\" title=\"Juan Carlos Caldero\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juan-Carlos-Calderon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fede5fa4 gb-headline-text\">Statue of Juan Carlos Calder\u00f3n<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The old Franciscan convent has currently returned to its roots as a Diocesan House of Welcome and Spirituality for the Diocese of Santander.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, we missed the chance to visit the <\/span><b>Poor Painter&#8217;s Museum <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Museo del Pintor Pobre) during our trip, as it was closed. However, we had the pleasure of capturing a moment next to the <\/span><b>sculpture of Juan Carlos Calder\u00f3n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the emblematic Cantabrian composer whose lyrics have been performed by renowned artists like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joan Manuel Serrat, Nino Bravo, David Bustamante, Pablo Abraira, Mocedades, and Luis Miguel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-79c94d14\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-79c94d14\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz.webp\" alt=\"Old stone buildings. Circular road trip in the Pasiego Valleys.\" title=\"Poor Painter Museum Soto Iruz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Museo-del-pobre-pintor-Soto-Iruz-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-935fb140 gb-headline-text\">Poor Painter&#8217;s Museum in Soto Iruz<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you have better luck than we did and find all the treasures open to explore!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Return_to_Santander\"><\/span><b>10. Return to Santander<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In just 30 minutes, you can return to the charming capital of Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_EAT_GLUTEN-FREE_IN_THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS\"><\/span><b>WHERE TO EAT GLUTEN-FREE IN THE PASIEGO VALLEYS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pasiegos are true masters in the art of delighting palates, transforming their cows&#8217; milk into authentic <\/span><b>gastronomic jewels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6cbfdb49 gb-headline-text\">Among these delicacies, <strong>the sobao, the quesada, and the Pasiego &#8220;quesucos&#8221; shine bright<\/strong>, becoming the undisputed protagonists of Pasiego cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-573a981f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-1152x1536.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-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-573a981f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe.webp\" alt=\"mountain stew\" title=\"Mountain stew at El Caf\u00e9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cocido-montanes-en-el-Cafe-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-18f7ba26 gb-headline-text\">Mountain stew (cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s) at El Caf\u00e9 restaurant in Vega de Pas<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the feast of flavors doesn&#8217;t end here. The<\/span><b> cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that comforting stew that encapsulates the essence of Cantabria, also waits for you, promising warmth and satisfaction in every bite.<\/span> We recommend reading our post about <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/most-famous-foods-in-cantabria\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #e38436;\"><strong>the gastronomy of our land<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you venture through the Pasiego Valleys in search of these and other local delights, here is a list of places we have personally visited and that have never failed to surprise us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-002e6e47\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is<strong> important to remember<\/strong>, especially for those who must avoid gluten, that cross-contamination is a risk that cannot always be completely guaranteed<\/span><\/i>.<\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af747739\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><b>El Caf\u00e9 in Vega de Pas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a cozy corner where every dish tells a story.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3f38e499\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><b>La Hoster\u00eda de Casta\u00f1eda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: tradition and flavor come together in an incomparable atmosphere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640c6d50\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><b>The Puente Viesgo Spa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: where gastronomy meets relaxation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-adabfec4\"><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><b>Dorothy\u2019s Veggie Bistro in La Cueva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a perfect option for lovers of vegetarian cuisine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage yourself to discover Cantabrian gastronomy in these charming spots, where culinary tradition is lived and savored with every visit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3dd18ec\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4cd72185 gb-headline-text\">Read more &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #e38436;\"><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;\">If you love walking as much as we do, get ready for an unforgettable hiking experience that captures both the beauty and the hidden stories of these landscapes!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_PASIEGO_VALLEYS_WITHOUT_A_CAR\"><\/span><b>THE PASIEGO VALLEYS WITHOUT A CAR<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the most of this experience, we recommend doing the <strong>circular route in your own car or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoeurope.es\/index.cfm?sflag=ESP&amp;aff=GLUTENDTROTTERS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>considering renting one<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>. This way, you will have total freedom to venture down less-traveled paths and discover magical corners that public transport doesn&#8217;t reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, we know this isn&#8217;t possible for everyone, so we also inform you of other means of transport available to reach the places we&#8217;ve mentioned.<\/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 trip through the Pasiego Valleys<\/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&#038;cmp=valles-pasiegos-en\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">IATI travel insurance<\/a>, especially on rural routes like this one, where it&#8217;s worth being covered for any mishap.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\udcf6 And to avoid losing your GPS signal between valleys, 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 connected throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db24f5e0 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BY_BUS\"><\/span><strong>BY BUS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Santander <strong>bus<\/strong> station, you can take <strong>Alsa<\/strong> lines that will take you daily to fabulous destinations such as <strong>Puente Viesgo<\/strong>, <strong>Ontaneda<\/strong>, <strong>Villacarriedo<\/strong>, and <strong>Selaya<\/strong>. Although the experience may be different, we assure you that you will enjoy these wonderful places just as much.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ea1489a9 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BY_BICYCLE\"><\/span><strong>BY BICYCLE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if adventure on two wheels is your thing, you&#8217;ll be happy to know that there is a <strong>bike route connecting Santander with Ontaneda<\/strong>: the <strong>Pas Greenway<\/strong> (V\u00eda Verde del Pas). Following the route of an old railway line, this <strong>50 km<\/strong> path is your passport to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Pasiego valleys in an active and totally unique way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare for an adventure that combines exercise, nature, and a lot of fun. The Pasiego Valleys are waiting to reveal their secrets to you, whether on four wheels or two!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And so we reach the end of our <strong>circular road trip through the Pasiego Valleys<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want you, after reading this article, to take away not only a memory of the places you can visit but also a sense of connection with the land and the people who make the Pasiego Valleys such a special place. This itinerary has been an invitation to experience Cantabria in an authentic way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to embark on your own adventure through the Pasiego Valleys? We&#8217;re already dreaming of our next getaway and hope to find you on the road! <strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share your experiences<\/strong> with the entire Glutendtrotters community; we want to hear your stories, discover your favorite spots, and keep exploring together. 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This post also lists other places Glutendtrotters has visited in person, such as El Caf\u00e9 in Vega de Pas, La Hoster\u00eda de Casta\u00f1eda, El Balneario de Puente Viesgo, and Dorothy\u2019s Veggie Bistro in La Cueva, though cross-contamination is a risk that can never be fully guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-vallespasiegos-en-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_do_the_Pasiego_Valleys_route_without_a_car\"><\/span>Can you do the Pasiego Valleys route without a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. From the Santander bus station, Alsa lines run daily to Puente Viesgo, Ontaneda, Villacarriedo, and Selaya. There is also the V\u00eda Verde del Pas, a 50 km cycling route linking Santander with Ontaneda along an old railway line.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-vallespasiegos-en-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_see_at_the_Castillo_Caves_in_Puente_Viesgo\"><\/span>What can you see at the Castillo Caves in Puente Viesgo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Castillo Caves in Puente Viesgo preserve Paleolithic rock art declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. 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