Los Corrales de Buelna: Culture, Landscapes and Holiday Apartments

Los Corrales de Buelna reveals its distinctive character particularly clearly at the intersection of industrial history, religious heritage and landscapes. The Palacio de Quintana, a Montañés manor house dating from the 18th century, is home to the Centro de Interpretación de la Industria de Cantabria “José María Quijano”. The Centro de Interpretación de la Industria de Cantabria José María Quijano presents the development of Cantabria’s most important industrial sectors from 1850 to 2000.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Los Corrales de Buelna, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on booking websites. For choosing a location, different themes can then be considered side by side: industrial history, religious heritage, river landscapes, ancient sites and trails.

Culture

The religious heritage includes the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Caldas. It was completed in 1683, is considered one of the gems of the religious heritage in Los Corrales de Buelna and has been recognised as a Bien de Interés Cultural since 2001. Among the finest examples of religious heritage in Los Corrales de Buelna are the Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir and the Asilo de San José; both have been recognised as Bien de Interés Local since 2000. In the wider surrounding region stands the Palacio De Los Gómez De La Torre, a palace.

Festivals and Cuisine

The Guerras Cántabras is the only festival in Cantabria to hold the distinction of International Tourist Interest. The Carboneras de Coo have a distinctive culinary form: they are made from chocolate and chestnuts and shaped like coal.

Nature

The municipality of Los Corrales de Buelna lies on the Besaya River and includes a floodplain formed by alluvial deposits and the river terraces of the Besaya. Alto del Cueto is a mountain in the immediate surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. Pico de Mozagro is a summit in the surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. Peña del Cuervo is also a summit in the surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. For planning purposes, the floodplain, mountain and summits can be considered as different landscape themes side by side.

Further Discoveries

Cueva Las Monedas is an ancient site in the surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. Cueva de La Pasiega is an ancient site in the surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. Cueva del Castillo is an ancient site in the surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. LCB-1 is the Calzada Romana del Bosque Fresneda route. LCB-5 is the Pico La Garita desde Los Corrales route. La Haye Foussiere is a park in the immediate surroundings of Los Corrales de Buelna. The ancient sites, routes and park each offer their own distinct focus, allowing you to consider history, landscapes and activity separately or in combination.

Further destinations: Limpias, Arnuero, Trasvia, Santotís, La Maza, Entrambasaguas, Santillana Del Mar, Nestares

For the higher-level travel overview: Cantabria.