El Castillo caves (10 min)
UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric art, over 40,000 years old. Guided visits in small groups — book ahead in summer.
The area
What to do around the house.
Everything below is within an hour's drive. These are the plans we recommend to our guests all year round.
Puente Viesgo spa (5 min)
Thermal circuits and treatments in a century-old spa fed by the valley's mineral springs. The perfect rainy afternoon.
Walking the river Pas
A flat, shaded riverside path, connecting with trails up Monte Castillo and its views over the whole valley.
Santander (25 min)
The Sardinero beaches, the Magdalena Palace, the Centro Botín and the market of La Esperanza.
Santillana del Mar and Altamira (35 min)
One of Spain's best preserved medieval villages, plus the Altamira museum and its replica cave.
Pasiegan valleys
Sobaos and quesada straight from the bakery, green valleys, mountain passes and stone villages such as Vega de Pas and Selaya.