Adventures in the Asón
Something I’ve been wanting to do for ages has been to go back to the Asón area in eastern Cantabria for a short break. So making the most of the […]
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Dry stone and rock churches down south
Now I’m a huge fan of the south of Cantabria, it’s one of the areas I really hope to help open people’s eyes to through this blog section of the […]
An afternoon around Puente Viesgo
So to start off the blogging…well what’s inspired me to do this right at this moment is a little trip we very spontaneously made yesterday to Puente Viesgo. Those who have […]
Adventure Sports
If you’re an adrenalin lover, Cantabria is the place for you! With its mountains, coast, rivers and caves, there are so many opportunities for adventure sports in the region. You’ll […]
Museums & Visitors Centres
There is a large selection of museums and visitors centres in Cantabria, catering for many different interests. Some are large and open all year round, others only at the weekend […]
Via Ferrata
There are currently 5 Via Ferratas in Cantabria, with the newest opened back in November 2013, and number 6 currently being constructed. There is a leaflet in Spanish available from […]
Boat Trips
There are increasingly more companies offering boat trips in Cantabria, whether up the rivers, around the bays or on the reservoirs, they offer a different and interesting perspective of the […]
Castles
Cantabria certainly can’t claim to have any spectacularly huge or impressive castles like its neighbours in Burgos and Palencia, but it does have a few modest offerings, some of which […]
Round the Ebro reservoir
The Ebro reservoir was finished by Franco in 1945 to provide better water supplies to areas downriver (i.e.outside of Cantabria). The remains of 9 villages lie beneath the waters, although […]
Zoos, wildlife parks and other animals
Cantabria is lucky enough to have several wildlife parks and zoos, each with their own special focus and appeal to visitors. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Without a doubt […]
