Bárcena Mayor
A mountain village hidden in the depths of the Saja-Besaya Natural Park, with intact stone houses and wooden balconies. It is considered one of the oldest villages in Cantabria.
The village lies at the end of the Alga Valley, surrounded by beech and oak forests. The whole village consists of stone houses with wooden balconies, and in 1979 it was listed as a historic and artistic ensemble. Vehicles are banned in the village, so park at the entrance and walk in. The local speciality is the mountain stew cocido montañés, which many restaurants serve. Several forest hiking trails start around the village. It is about 60 km from Santander, and the last stretch is on mountain roads.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of Altamira
- El Capricho de Gaudí
- Palacio de Sobrellano
- Comillas
- Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
- Santillana del Mar
- El Soplao Cave
- Caves of Monte Castillo