La Gandara

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Monumento a Los Raqueros featuring a statue or sculpture, outdoor art and a river or creek
Monumento a Los Raqueros featuring a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art
Monumento a Los Raqueros which includes a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art
Monumento a Los Raqueros which includes a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art

With its overhanging clifftop observation deck and 16th-century castle, this spot’s serene ambiance and picturesque views of mountains and valleys bring joy.

La Gándara is a quaint village in the midst of spectacular scenery. Hiking trails meander up and down the mountains and valleys, beside the Gándara River and its waterfall. Bring your hiking boots, snacks and enough water for your trip through the forests of this bucolic terrain.

Brave yourself for the ascent to the Mirador de la Gándara, which has wonderful vistas from dizzying heights. Its viewing platform hangs over the edge of a cliff, providing unobstructed views of the scenic valley before you. Bring your whole family to the adjacent park and set down a blanket for a picnic. The park has a playground and a barbecue zone too.

Marvel at the impressive Cascada la Gándara waterfall that rushes down a nearby rock formation. Head down to the valley floor and walk alongside the Gándara stream. Take a guided tour in the summer from the Centro de Interpretación, which provides information about the natural surroundings.

In the heart of this serene terrain stands the historic Palacio de los Zorrilla. Stroll through the stone arches of this 16th-century castle, which was founded by Juan Zorrilla de San Martín el Viejo as part of a struggle over the Soba Valley. Take photos of the structure in winter, when the mountains in the background are covered in snow.

Note that the name of the village comes from an antiquated Spanish term for low-lying terrain comprising untouched fields and wilderness.

Find the town near the southern border of the Cantabria region in northern Spain. Drive south from Santander for 36 miles (58 kilometers) to get here in a little more than 1 hour. You can also ride a bus to the main stop in the center of the village.

Visit other highlights of the region, such as Bilbao, the Monumento Natural de Ojo Guareña and Parque Natural de Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil.

Posada el Mirador

Posada el Mirador

2.5 out of 5
Barrio la Gándara 17, Soba, CB
The price is P4,190 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P4,190
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includes taxes & fees
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4 out of 5
Calle Las Barreras, 2, Hoznayo, Entrambasaguas, Cantabria
The price is P5,526 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P5,526
P6,078 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Entrambasaguas. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
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Finca El Mazo

Finca El Mazo

2 out of 5
Barrio El Rivero Rada, s/n, Rada, Voto
The price is P6,503 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P6,503
P7,154 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Voto. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Bodegas Vidular and Colina ...
6.2/10 (23 reviews)
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Finca El Mazo
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Finca El Mazo

Finca El Mazo

2 out of 5
Barrio El Rivero Rada, s/n, Rada, Voto
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Voto. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Bodegas Vidular and Colina ...
6.2/10 (23 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

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Apartamentos Villafresnedo

Apartamentos Villafresnedo

3.5 out of 5
Avd. de Santander, 13, Medio Cudeyo, CB
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free parking, wired Internet (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
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Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

Apartamentos Villafresnedo
Los Acebos de Peña Cabarga

Los Acebos de Peña Cabarga

2.5 out of 5
Rioz, 171 Sobremazas, Medio Cudeyo, Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Somo Beach are located nearby.
"Un sitio muy bonito y la casa muy acogedora . Recomendable 100x 100."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Los Acebos de Peña Cabarga
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