Cave El Castillo in Puente Viesgo
Cantabria is not only beaches, in spite of having some of the most extraordinary ones in Northern Spain; besides, Santander’s Bay is a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club. If we move towards inner Cantabria, villages and towns with rich heritage and environmental wealth are very much worth the visit. Corvera de Toranzo and Puente Viesgo,only 12 kilometres away from each other by road, are two of those settings willing to boost and spread the news about their natural resources and cultural heritage in order to attract visitors willing something beyond sunbathing. If we add a great number of restaurants, hotels and rural accommodation houses, the weekend getaway or vacation stay will be unforgettable. In Puente Viesgo, for instance, the tourist may visit the Prehistoric Caves of Monte Castillo, which happen to be the most important Cave Art setting known in the world to the date; they were declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. On the other hand, in Corvera de Toranzo, the nature lover may enjoy the huge green areas and a route round the extensive civil and religious architectural heritage. Additionally, the River Pas Green Path, set up as a walking path, goes through both towns. And they both have as well a thermal waters spa network.
El Churrón de Borleña
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More into inner Cantabria, between River Ebro and the Cantabrian Mountains, there is a world of opportunities for the visitor looking forward to getting the most out of the nature and heritage treasures to be found in this territory. We can assure here that both the destination and the journey are equally worth the visit. The municipalities of Campoo de Yuso, part of the Campoo-Los Vallesregion, and the other 10 localities integrated in it (Campoo de Enmedio, Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, Las Rozas de Valdearroyo, Pesquera. Reinosa, San Miguel de Aguayo, Santiurde de Reinosa, Valdeolea, Valdeprado del Río y Valderredible) provide abundant proof of it.
River Ebro Reservoir
The Ornithological Centre and the Centre for the Interpretation of River Ebro Reservoir are located in Campoo de Yuso
Each and every locality in this region has its charms, so it comes convenient to plan your visit in advance so you do not miss anything. However, there are some must-see ones, such asthe cave churches and the Collegiate Church of San Martin de Elines (Valderredible); or walking about Julióbriga, in Retortillo, the most important Roman city out of the 9 that were founded in Cantabria.
The whole area, and mainly Campoo de Yuso, is also paradise for those who take pleasure in exceptionally beautiful routes and for ornithologists and bird watchers, for great gatherings of aquatic birds take place at River Ebro Reservoir during migrations and winter. There are piers to moor boats and areas to sail and swim; you also have the chance to take a boat excursion and practise some water sports such as kayaking and kitesurf.
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