Things To See:
The spectacular Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe) mountain range, to the south west of us, is one of the best places in Spain for hiking, climbing and various other outdoor pursuits. And for those more interested in history and culture, Cantabria is a treasure trove of medieval villages, ancient monuments, grandiose architectural gems and well-preserved prehistoric cave paintings. One of the region’s most precious assets is the Altamira Cave where huge multi-coloured paintings dating back 15,000 years adorn the ceiling. Access to the cave is severely restricted these days but you can see a recreation of the paintings at the Altamira National Museum which is only a 15 minute walk from us. The Cabarceno Nature Reserve, forty five minutes drive from us, is one of Cantabria’s top visitor attractions with its safari park where endangered exotic creatures from five continents roam semi-wild. The park is home to more than 500 species including elephants, leopards, bears and lions.
Cycling In Cantabria:
Whatever your level, beginner or expert, Cantabria offers a wide range of either on-road or off-road cycling. For those in search of steep trails and wild off-road routes the Picos de Europa mountain range is only an hour away. Local to us you will find traffic free trails suitable for all ages and abilities. We can provide a safe place for your bike, cleaning facilities, general tools and, for adventurous couples, a Cannondale mountain bike tandem to explore the local trails with.
Other Services:
For those wishing to improve their Spanish language we can organise private tuition for all ages. If you’re considering a more permanent move to Cantabria we can provide advice about such things as residency, employment, property purchase, health care, etc. We can also help by providing introductions to local English speaking builders, architects, estate agents, independent solicitors and council representatives. Please phone for more details.
Other Activities:
Cycling, Surfing, Wind-Surfing, Fishing, Swimming, Tennis, Horse Riding, Walking & Potholing.
