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LOCATION |
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Our rural `hotels´ are located in the borough of
Ribamontan al Mar which is made up of Somo, Loredo, Langre,
Galizano, Carriazo, Castanedo and Suesa and is situated
in the southern part of Santander bay.
The seven small villages, high above the sandy beaches
and hidden coves of the Cantabrian coast, are surrounded
by green fields, leafy woods and bordered by the River
Miera.
We are very
close to Santander, the capital of Cantabria, on a natural
estuary which forms one of the most beautiful bays of
the world.
Today it is a modern city which owes its existence to
its privileged coastal position. Protected by rugged highlands,
the bay is one of the most attractive ports of the cantabrian
sea.
Without a doubt
Cabarceno nature park is one of the big attractions of
this region that needs a special mention. Acres of park
land adapted to form a natural habitat for animals from
all corners of the world.
Here one can find the best beaches of the Cantabrian coast
with fine golden sand, ideal for surfing lovers. These
include:
In the privileged area of the eastern side of the bay
Ribamontan al Mar has one of the most beautiful coast
lines in Spain, with high rugged cliffs, sandy beaches
and hidden coves. |
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INFORMATION |
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Find out more
about surfing in this area www.surfensantander.com
In this area a great variety of charming rural "hotels"
offer comfortable accommodation in beautiful surroundings
helping to make ones stay in Cantabria even more enjoyable,
you can find the information here.
The exceptional gastronomy of the zone is important and
we recommend the best places to savour the high quality
fish and meat of Cantabria www.bahiasantander.com/gastronomia.htm
also practising active tourism www.bahiasantander.com/turismo-activo.htm
and visiting work shops of hand made pottery www.bahiasantander.com/artesania.htm
are other ways of helping you to get to know the area.
Some of the Bahia Santander Rural accommodation offers
"GREEN FEE" discount for golf
lovers to play at NESTARES and ABRA DEL PAS golf courses.
Ask for information on reserving. We are also very near
to the golf courses of Pedreña, La Junquera, Noja,
Mataleñas - Santander, Puente Aguero... for more
information here. |
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SOMO/LOREDO |
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This beach
is situated on the coast of Trasmiera (the name of the
area) joining the Puntal and Loredo and offering seven
kilometres of golden sandy beach. As it faces the open
sea, the waves are often strong.
It was given the blue Euopean flag for the quality of
its waters and its long extension of clean, fine sand.
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EL PUNTAL |
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A long tongue
of sand dunes, of surprisingly quick growth, that stretches
out across the bay of towards Santander and forms the
Cubas estuary.
Access to the beach is usually by boat which sails regularly
from Santander. It is one of the longest in Cantabria,
an extension of Somo and Loredo beaches and together with
Las Quebrantas, the most important area of sand dunes
on the Cantabrian Coast.
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LANGRE |
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For many this
is the most beautiful of all. Situated on the Trasmiera
coast, about one kilometre from the village of Langre.
Its 200 meters of sandy beach is completely surrounded
by high cliffs and access is only possible by steps. |
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HOW TO GET HERE |
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We offer all
the information here.
Cantabria, with the Cantabrian sea in the north, to the
west Asturias, to the south Palencia and Burgos and to
the east Vizcaya is very well communicated by sea, air
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For everyone who
visits Cantabria, Santillana del Mar is a must.
It is, without a doubt, one of the most valued villages,
both historically and artistically in Spain. Every
part of it is a monument. |
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Picos de Europa.
With a total area of 64.660 hectares (24560 in Asturias,
24.719 in Leon and 15.381 in Cantabria), it is the
second largest National Park in the country, after
Sierra Nevada ( 86.208 hectares). In the western
part of the peaks the Covadonga Mountain Park can
be found. It was declared National Park by His Majesty
DON ALFONSO XIII in 1918, being the first in Spain
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Trekking can be defined
as an activity following, on foot, routes previously
marked by conventional signs. It is divided into
LONG DISTANCE, with six or more stages and SHORT
DISTANCE with less than six which can be done in
one day or weekend apart from this, there are many
short, unmarked routes and paths in interesting
areas which can be walked leisurely. |
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