Solares

Travel Guide
Solares combines archaeological sites, palaces and culture with a spring that breathes life into a magnificent thermal spa.

A holiday in Solares can include whatever you want it to: book a stay in one of our suggested spas to balance body and mind before exploring the town's attractions. Whatever option you choose, you can relax in the waters of the Fuencaliente spring.

One of the essential monuments in Solares is the Palacio de los Marqueses de Valbuena. This classicist palace was built in 1692 and converted at the end of the last century into a hotel. Its facades and gardens are a delight. More modern is the Ramón Pelayo Cultural Centre, which hosts a wide range of exhibitions and shows. The Marqués de Valdecilla local history museum completes the town's cultural attractions.

A bargain getaway to Solares is clearly an excellent way to explore the history of Medio Cudeyo, where archaeological remains of great interest have been found. For example, without leaving the town you can visit the Mina Pepita natural and mythological park, dedicated to mythological Cantabrian beings. These magical creatures lurk in the five acres of the old mining area. Another site of great natural value is the Cabárceno natural park, just over a mile south of the town.

The early medieval site of Pico del Castillo is another stop you will want to include in your trip. This extends through the quarry located on the other side of town, after crossing the A8 Autopista del Cantábrico dual carriageway. The fortifications are among the best preserved in Cantabria, while the objects recovered from the site can be seen in the Cantabria Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology (MUPAC).

Solares is only seven and a half miles from Santander airport, which is very easily reached from anywhere in Spain. Once there, you only have to take a short bus or train ride to get to Solares. We take care of all these details when creating our Solares holiday packages, so what are you waiting for?

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P3,768 per night from 7 May to 8 May
P3,768
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (743 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, lovely room with everything I needed. Very convenient to hop on the bus and explore Santander."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Hotel Santemar
Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
4 out of 5
Avenida Calvo Sotelo, 13, Medio Cudeyo, Cantabria
The price is P7,564 per night from 5 May to 6 May
P7,564
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Fluviarium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
"Overall this is a nice hotel. The thermal pool is excellent! The 40 euro spa is nice, but not worth 40 euros. Our air conditioning wasn’t working when we arrived and they came within the hour to fix it. Fun fact: the hotel turns off the air conditioning from 0200 to 0600 ish, so if you wake up warm, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P4,539 per night from 5 May to 6 May
P4,539
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Well located hotel
"Excellent hotel right next to the ferry port in Santander. Ideally placed for exploring this lovely city. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Hotel Bahia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos River Santander
Apartamentos River Santander
3 out of 5
Ojaiz 166, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"I would have rated the property much higher save for two issues. The good part was that the property was well located for us near major routes. It was spacious and clean. The bad part was that we didn't have any heat for the first half of our stay when outside temperature was 2 degrees. The other ..."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Apartamentos River Santander
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)
"Nice area close to airport and city"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Alday
Apartamentos Alday
3.5 out of 5
Calle Gutiérrez Solana 39, Maliano, Camargo
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and Cabarceno ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"No complaints, clean, excellent staff, shopping nearby, love the place that I stay one more night."

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Apartamentos Alday
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.