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EASTERN COAST OF CANTABRIA |
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The
eastern part of Cantabria has, besides
numerous beaches and historic villages
and resorts, many natural landscapes
of great beauty and scenic interest.
Castro Urdiales, Laredo, Santoña,
are villages where you can enjoy the
old part´s buildings and the fishing
port. Between these villages and the
city are beautiful
beaches with white and fine sand,
(Langre, Ajo, Noja, Laredo, Oriñón...)
surrounded by spectacular
cliffs .
It is highly recommended to take the
boats crossing the Bay of Santander,
from Somo to Santander and also the
boats from Laredo to Santoña |
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THE REGION OF ASON RIVER |
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Even
thoug it is one of the very unknow
areas of our region, Asón,
no doubt is one of the most beautiful
areas. It still keeps its original
nature pleasantry and customs. being
also remarkable for its wide
variety of Landscapes.
Before entering the awe-inspiring
scenery of the Soba Valley,
we can visit Limpias, Ampuero where
the sanctuary of the "Bien Aparecida"
, saint patron of Cantabria is located.
Or else, we could go to Ramales to
visit the "Covalanas" caves.
Along this valley flow the rivers
Asón and its tributary "Gándara".
The source of river Asón is
worth visiting as it is the origin
of an espectacular waterfall more
than 50 metres high.
We can also visit Arredondo, Riva
and the summit of Fuentelasvaras which
takes us back to "La Casona".
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THE ALTAMIRA CAVES |
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Santillana
del Mar is
at least than one hour driving from
"La Casona". Visiting
it is a must as it has great historic
and artisitic interest because of its
origin that go deep into the Middle
Ages.
The Altamira caves are here, a
jewel of paleolitic art. A "museum
of Altamira" has been opened very
recently. Among its very interesting
posessions there is an exact reproduction
of the inside of the cave which allows
the visitor to see an accurate replica
of its original paintings. |
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GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO |
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is at least than 45
minutes driving from "La Casona
de San Pantaleóon" .
This city offers among other remarkable
places, the Guggenheim Museum, a true
world wide reference of modern art and
architecture |
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PREHISTORIC CAVES |
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The
ling ranges of "Alto Ason"
shelter a big amount of caves that make
this area a
paradise for speleologists.
In Ramales de la Victoria area, there
is the Cave
of "Covalanas", which
use to be a temple for paleolitic man
who left his art in the shape of paintings
that we can visit nowadays.
Near from these are the caves
of "Puente Viesgo"
having the most interesting prehistoric
carvings found in Cantabria |
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NATURE |
The importance of nature in our region
can be seen in the nature reserve of
the Santoña and Noja marshes
and the park of the Asón
heights.
We begin our route here, between the
steep mountains of Soba Valley. The
rivers "Gándara and Asón"
begin here. The latter starts with a
spectacular cascade. We go down the
river until we reach its mouth in the
Santoña
marshes which are rich in animal
life.
The stuary of Limpias is formed in this
area. This stuary or "Ría"
joins the one of the Rada river which
brings the waters flowing from Clarín
river in the Aras Valley. |
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