| Nature
is one of Cantabria's biggest tourist attractions. Hiking, and guided off-road
vehicle trips, horseback riding, biking and white-water canoeing are gaining
popularity day by day. Under the auspices of the European Union's Leader
programme, farmhouses are being reconditioned to offer lodging to tourists
in Potes, Saja-Nansa, Cabu?rniga, B?rcena Mayor, Vald?liga and Tudanca.
Each one of these places to stay has its own particular attraction; whether
it be a location in the middle of a natural park, as in Oyambre, or convenient
access to a beach, or horseback riding lessons in the middle of the countryside.
Moreover,
the beautiful 17th century architecture in Cabu?miga is combined with facilities
for conventions or business meetings. Thrillseekers can try their hand
at parachute gliding in Sope?a, while bicycle rental and nine-pin bowls
are available almost everywhere. There are mini-zoos, playgrounds, manmade
fishing ponds and facilities for senior citizens. There are also places
which specialize in old-fashioned cheesemaking and in caning fumiture.
Devatur,
S.L. runs guided tours in off-road vehicles, and on horseback, by canoe,
etc. Telephone: 942.71.70.33.
El
Molino de Cabuirniga, S.C. offers camping, parachute gliding and bicycle
tours in Sopepa. Telephone: 942.70.62.59. In Valdaliga, there is an equestrian
centre offering lessons and excursions on horseback. Telephone: 942.70.96.18
and 942.70.96.19.
Lastly,
the Ecomuseo (Eco-museum) project is an attempt to bring together all the
architectural, natural and environmental elements present in the area in
order to enhance their development.
For
general information and reservations, contact the offices of the Leader
programme: El Molino, Las Cuevas-ROIZ, Valdaliga. Telephone and fax number:
942.70.93.60. Or contact the various local agencies at: Valle de Cabuirniga.
Telephone: 942.70.60.22.
Ruente.
Telephone: 942.70.91.04.
Puentenansa.
Telephone: 942.72.80.01.
Trecepo,
Valdaliga. Telephone: 942.70.93.02
The
Saja-Nansa Association. Telephone: 942.70.93.02 or 942.70.93.60. |
