{"id":19828,"date":"2026-10-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=19828"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T15:22:21","slug":"cantabria-villages-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Villages in Cantabria That Shine in Autumn: Cobbled Streets and Traditional Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a version of Cantabria that only appears once summer leaves: the one with <strong>empty cobbled streets<\/strong>, stone turned golden by the low afternoon light, and villages that return to their usual rhythm. This isn&#8217;t yet another &#8220;prettiest villages&#8221; round-up \u2014 we already have full guides to each of these. This is a selection designed specifically for <strong>autumn<\/strong>: traditional architecture, history and, as always on Glutendtrotters, <strong>where to eat gluten-free in each stop<\/strong>.<\/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 autumn village-hopping route<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      You&#8217;ll definitely need a car to link up these villages: we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/es\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">renting one<\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatiseguros.com?r=82482642387952&amp;cmp=pueblosotono\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">travel insurance with IATI<\/a>, and if you&#8217;re coming from outside Spain, a <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/c\/5721792\/2006335\/24764?subId1=glutendtrotters-blog&amp;sharedid=pueblosotono\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Holafly eSIM<\/a> to have data from the moment you land.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#1_Barcena_Mayor\" >1. B\u00e1rcena Mayor<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#2_Lierganes\" >2. Li\u00e9rganes<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#3_Carmona\" >3. Carmona<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#4_Mogrovejo\" >4. Mogrovejo<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#5_Comillas\" >5. Comillas<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#6_Vega_de_Pas\" >6. Vega de Pas<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#7_Santillana_del_Mar\" >7. Santillana del Mar<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#What_are_the_most_beautiful_villages_in_Cantabria_to_see_in_autumn\" >What are the most beautiful villages in Cantabria to see in autumn?<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#Where_can_I_eat_gluten-free_in_Carmona_Cantabria\" >Where can I eat gluten-free in Carmona, Cantabria?<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#Is_Barcena_Mayor_accessible_by_car\" >Is B\u00e1rcena Mayor accessible by car?<\/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\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#Which_restaurant_in_Comillas_is_certified_by_ACECAN\" >Which restaurant in Comillas is certified by ACECAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/cantabria-villages-in-autumn\/#Why_is_autumn_a_good_time_to_visit_these_villages\" >Why is autumn a good time to visit these villages?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Barcena_Mayor\"><\/span><b>1. B\u00e1rcena Mayor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only inhabited village inside the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismodecantabria.com\/disfrutala\/naturaleza\/parque-natural-de-saja-besaya\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/turismodecantabria.com\/disfrutala\/naturaleza\/parque-natural-de-saja-besaya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saja-Besaya Natural Park<\/a><\/strong>, and in autumn the park itself fills with oaks, beeches and birches bursting with colour \u2014 one of the best spots in Cantabria for autumn scenery. The village, declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1979, still preserves two-storey stone houses with covered galleries and balconies, cobbled streets and traditional wash-houses almost untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B\u00e1rcena Mayor is one of those villages where time seems to have stood still. <strong>We love visiting it in autumn<\/strong>, when the smell of wood smoke drifts through its streets and <strong>the atmosphere is far more peaceful<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a very popular village and, in summer, it can get quite crowded. In autumn, however, <strong>visitor numbers drop<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s mostly locals from Cantabria who get to enjoy this beautiful corner of our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cobbled street and stone houses. B\u00e1rcena Mayor\" class=\"wp-image-18160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Barcena-Mayor.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00e1rcena Mayor \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> Mes\u00f3n R\u00edo Argoza offers gluten-free versions of cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s (a local stew), though it&#8217;s worth confirming the restaurant&#8217;s cross-contamination protocol before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-barcena-mayor\/\" 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 B\u00e1rcena Mayor<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>2. Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A historic-artistic site declared a <strong>National Heritage Asset<\/strong>, with the Puente Mayor bridge over the Miera river and the famous <strong>Fish Man statue<\/strong> behind Cantabria&#8217;s best-known legend. Its 17th- and 18th-century mansions, with wooden balconies and noble coats of arms, look even better in the autumn light, free from the crowds of the Sunday summer market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Li\u00e9rganes is another of the Cantabrian villages we usually visit in autumn. <strong>It gets a lot of visitors in summer<\/strong> and can be quite crowded, which is why <strong>September feels like the ideal time<\/strong> to explore it: the weather is usually still good and there are far fewer tourists around.<br>If you get the chance, <strong>we recommend visiting on a Sunday<\/strong>, when the <strong>market<\/strong> is held \u2014 a perfect way to round off a stroll through this lovely Cantabrian village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Typical mountain stone house. Li\u00e9rganes\" class=\"wp-image-18156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lierganes.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Typical mountain stone house in Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> El Bigote Mexicano, on Camino Real 18A, isn&#8217;t affiliated with any coeliac association but is well regarded locally for its menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Carmona\"><\/span><b>3. Carmona<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right in the heart of the <strong>Cabu\u00e9rniga valley<\/strong>, Carmona is one of those villages that never seems to be in a hurry. A historic-artistic site considered one of the best preserved in Cantabria, its traditional mountain architecture \u2014stone houses with wooden balconies\u2014 unfolds around a rural setting that turns ochre in autumn. It&#8217;s a quiet stop, without the crowds found in some of the region&#8217;s better-known villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another of Cantabria&#8217;s beautiful villages well worth discovering. Of everything on this list, it&#8217;s perhaps <strong>one of the least known and least visited<\/strong>, which makes it the perfect place to enjoy at a relaxed pace. <strong>Any time of year is good for wandering its cobbled streets and discovering its charm<\/strong>. We fully recommend it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cobbled ground and mountain houses. Carmona\" class=\"wp-image-18161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Carmona-edited.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carmona \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/Restaurant_Review-g776885-d999203-Reviews-Restaurante_El_Puente-Carmona_Cantabria.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/Restaurant_Review-g776885-d999203-Reviews-Restaurante_El_Puente-Carmona_Cantabria.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Restaurante El Puente<\/strong><\/a>, at the entrance to the village, has recent reviews confirming its entire menu is gluten-free, and the rural inn in the same building lists it as an official service. Its cocido monta\u00f1\u00e9s, best booked ahead, is well known throughout the Saja-Nansa area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mogrovejo\"><\/span><b>4. Mogrovejo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most photogenic village in Li\u00e9bana: a 15th-century medieval tower rising above a handful of stone cottages typical of the area, with the <strong>Picos de Europa as a backdrop<\/strong>. In autumn, with less car traffic heading to Fuente D\u00e9, it&#8217;s easier to stop and take your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mogrovejo is a beautiful village, the kind that looks like it&#8217;s straight out of a storybook. Its mountain scenery, stone houses and cobbled streets were exactly why this small Cantabrian village was chosen as one of the settings for the film <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajes.nationalgeographic.com.es\/a\/micropueblo-heidi-que-se-encuentra-espana_22173\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viajes.nationalgeographic.com.es\/a\/micropueblo-heidi-que-se-encuentra-espana_22173\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heidi, Queen of the Mountains<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Several scenes were filmed here, recreating the village of Pedro, one of the story&#8217;s characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a small village well worth visiting <strong>from spring through to mid-autumn<\/strong>. In winter, once the snow arrives, access can become more difficult. <strong>It gets a lot of visitors in summer<\/strong>, so if you want to enjoy Mogrovejo with more peace and quiet, we recommend visiting outside the busiest months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-1024x538.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-300x158.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-768x403.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Houses among trees with mountains in the background. Mogrovejo.\" class=\"wp-image-18163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mogrovejo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mogrovejo \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-potes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Things to do in Potes, at the foot of the Picos de Europa<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Comillas\"><\/span><b>5. Comillas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>El Capricho by Gaud\u00ed<\/strong> is the star attraction, but the rest of the historic-artistic site (declared in 1985) is just as worthwhile: the Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n, the Palacio de Sobrellano, and an old town of narrow, cobbled streets that fill with tourists in summer and can be explored at leisure in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This village is also <strong>one of the most beautiful corners of Cantabria<\/strong>. Its main drawback is the <strong>large number of visitors it gets in summer<\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t arrive early in the morning, finding parking can be quite difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, it&#8217;s absolutely worth stopping by and strolling along its beautiful cobbled streets, surrounded by the traditional mountain houses that give it so much charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We recommend visiting in spring or early summer<\/strong>, when there are still fewer visitors. From September onwards, tourist numbers drop considerably and some businesses start closing, especially on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"village with beach. Comillas\" class=\"wp-image-18157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Comillas.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comillas beach \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> \u00c1gave Azul, on Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n, is affiliated with ACECAN (the Cantabria Coeliac Association) and offers an almost entirely gluten-free menu. We&#8217;ve also tried El Carel (a personal discovery, highly recommended) and Quo Vadis, an Italian restaurant with most of its menu adaptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-comillas-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 Comillas: 10 must-sees<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Vega_de_Pas\"><\/span><b>6. Vega de Pas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The capital of the Pasiego Valleys, with its traditional architecture of <strong>stone and timber farmhouses scattered across the valley<\/strong>. It&#8217;s one of the corners of Cantabria where the change of season is most noticeable: green meadows dotted with ochre, and that special silence of mountain villages in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vega de Pas is one of those villages we like to visit several times a year, even though it takes around an hour to get there from Santander. <strong>We love enjoying its landscapes, breathing fresh air and, above all, the peace and quiet you find in this corner of Cantabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever we go, we usually stop for something to eat or drink at <strong>La Estanter\u00eda<\/strong>, a bar you&#8217;ll find just before reaching the square shown in the photo. Besides being a nice spot for a break, its <strong>prices are very reasonable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for a place to unwind and enjoy Cantabria at its most peaceful, Vega de Pas is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cobbled ground and mountain houses. Vega de Pas\" class=\"wp-image-18162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Vega-de-Pas.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vega de Pas \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> Restaurante El Caf\u00e9, at the entrance to the village, offers an affordable menu with gluten-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-vega-de-pas\/\" 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 Vega de Pas<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Santillana_del_Mar\"><\/span><b>7. Santillana del Mar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You probably already know that Santillana del Mar lights up at Christmas, but here we want to show you its other side, the one we fall in love with: its cobbled streets and coat-of-arms mansions, free of decorations and crowds, with the imposing <strong>Colegiata de Santa Juliana<\/strong> as the star of the show. For us, autumn is one of the best times to stroll through the village at a relaxed pace and take in all its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santillana del Mar is one of those places in our home region we never tire of visiting, year after year. <strong>It gets huge numbers of tourists in summer<\/strong>, but when autumn arrives everything changes: the streets regain their calm, and it&#8217;s a pleasure to wander them without the crowds of the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our favourite plan is very simple: <strong>stroll unhurriedly<\/strong> through its cobbled streets, <strong>sit down for a coffee<\/strong> on one of its terraces and, if we feel like it, <strong>stay for lunch<\/strong>. What&#8217;s more, if you&#8217;re coeliac, <strong>you&#8217;ll find quite a few restaurants with gluten-free options<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s a very easy destination for a getaway without too many complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large gt-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar.jpg\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-500x375.avif 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"cobbled ground and mansions. Santillana del Mar\" class=\"wp-image-18158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Santillana-del-Mar.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Santillana del Mar \/ Photo: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> Restaurante Conde adapts many dishes on its menu and has gluten-free beer (no reservations taken). For dessert, the Las Quintas confectionery has its own gluten-free bakery, with sobaos and quesadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santillana-del-mar-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Santillana del Mar<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Glutendtrotter Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      Many rural restaurants in these villages close on certain weekdays outside high season. Call ahead before you go, especially if you plan to eat in Carmona, B\u00e1rcena Mayor or Vega de Pas \u2014 you won&#8217;t want to arrive and find the door shut.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seven villages<\/strong>, seven different takes on stone and traditional architecture, and none of them crowded if you choose your dates well. Autumn in Cantabria is, quite simply, the best season to fall in love with its villages at a relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2113da0 gb-headline-text\"><strong>You might also like:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><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 must-do plans<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-15b9128a 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-pueblosotono-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_beautiful_villages_in_Cantabria_to_see_in_autumn\"><\/span>What are the most beautiful villages in Cantabria to see in autumn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>B\u00e1rcena Mayor, Li\u00e9rganes, Carmona, Mogrovejo, Comillas, Vega de Pas and Santillana del Mar are seven villages with traditional stone architecture that really shine in autumn, with fewer tourists and especially flattering light for their historic centres.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-pueblosotono-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_eat_gluten-free_in_Carmona_Cantabria\"><\/span>Where can I eat gluten-free in Carmona, Cantabria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Restaurante El Puente, at the entrance to the village, has recent reviews confirming its entire menu is gluten-free, and the rural inn in the same building lists it as an official service.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-pueblosotono-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Barcena_Mayor_accessible_by_car\"><\/span>Is B\u00e1rcena Mayor accessible by car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only residents can drive into the village centre. There&#8217;s a car park at the entrance where you can leave your car and explore on foot.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-pueblosotono-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_restaurant_in_Comillas_is_certified_by_ACECAN\"><\/span>Which restaurant in Comillas is certified by ACECAN?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>\u00c1gave Azul, on Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n, is affiliated with ACECAN (the Cantabria Coeliac Association) and offers an almost entirely gluten-free menu.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-pueblosotono-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_autumn_a_good_time_to_visit_these_villages\"><\/span>Why is autumn a good time to visit these villages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Because there are far fewer tourists than in summer, the low-angle light is especially good for photographing the stone architecture, and the natural surroundings of parks like Saja-Besaya fill with colour as the leaves turn.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the most beautiful villages in Cantabria to see in autumn?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"B\u00e1rcena Mayor, Li\u00e9rganes, Carmona, Mogrovejo, Comillas, Vega de Pas and Santillana del Mar are seven villages with traditional stone architecture that really shine in autumn, with fewer tourists and especially flattering light for their historic centres.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where can I eat gluten-free in Carmona, Cantabria?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Restaurante El Puente, at the entrance to the village, has recent reviews confirming its entire menu is gluten-free, and the rural inn in the same building lists it as an official service.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is B\u00e1rcena Mayor accessible by car?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only residents can drive into the village centre. 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