During our stay at La Perezosa in Torices, we took advantage of the good weather to explore the small town of Potes, which is only about ten kilometers away. Continue reading “Potes: Medieval Town in the Mountains”
Torices: Relax at La Perezosa
The Casa de Reposo La Perezosa is the perfect place to relax with the “lazy ones”, how they call themselves, in the 27-man village in the Picos de Europa National Park. They offer an eco-friendly holiday with healthy food, yoga, meditation, hiking, spa and much more. Continue reading “Torices: Relax at La Perezosa”
San Vicente de la Barquera: Bridges, Castle & Beaches
The center of the old fishing village, which is also located on the Camino de Santiago de la Costa, was declared Cantabrian cultural property in 1987. With the snow-capped Picos de Europa mountain range in the background, it is considered one of the most picturesque villages on the Cantabrian coast. Continue reading “San Vicente de la Barquera: Bridges, Castle & Beaches”
Santander: Popular Seaside Resort
The capital of Cantabria fell victim to a disastrous fire in 1941 which almost completely destroyed the old town. Today it is a pilot project for a smart city and can also convince with beautiful beaches and the Magdalena Peninsula. Continue reading “Santander: Popular Seaside Resort”
Castro Urdiales: Port Town with Beautiful Promenade
After San Sebastián and Bilbao, we leave the Basque country again and continue to Castro Urdiales in neighboring Cantabria. There we find not only a good place to sleep, but also an aesthetic promenade, a small old town and a picturesque harbor.
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