Canoeing on the Asón river
For a refreshing bit of adventure on a hot summer’s day we decided to head for Ampuero, just inland of Laredo in eastern Cantabria. The stretch of the Asón river …
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For a refreshing bit of adventure on a hot summer’s day we decided to head for Ampuero, just inland of Laredo in eastern Cantabria. The stretch of the Asón river …
Read MoreThis summer we have mostly been doing zoos… Karpin Abentura in the valley of Carranza, just over the border from Cantabria into Vizcaya, is somewhere between a safari park, a …
Read MoreFollowing the valleys of the Asón and Gándara (Soba) rivers round the Sierra de Hornijo with an optional jaunt up to the border with Burgos at Portillo de la Sia …
Read MoreThe private zoo just outside medieval Santillana del Mar makes a nice change from the beaches for a morning or afternoon and is a firm favourite with the little ones. …
Read MoreLiterally riddled with caves, the karstic landscape of the Asón and Soba Valleys have offered shelter to man for many thousands of years. A great number of the caves are …
Read MoreOften forgotten when planning a visit, Spain’s myriad local fiestas can turn a holiday into a truly memorable experience – so make fiestas a part of your holiday! Fiestas fill the calendar year …
Read MoreThe lovely old medieval town of Viveiro with its three impressive gateways leading into its narrow paved streets with quaint, old fashioned shops, hard to find in this modern …
Read MoreThe beautiful rugged coastline of Western Asturias, from Avilés to the Galician border, is nowadays famous for superb beaches but in medieval days, when the sea was a vital source …
Read MoreElegant and sophisticated yet above all friendly, lively and fun, Comillas has it all… With its naturally sheltered golden sandy beach, the finest collection of Catalan Modernist architecture outside of …
Read MoreFrom the Valley of Liebana up into the Picos mountains, breathtaking views all the way and no traffic – and there are a couple of nice bars at the top …
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