Discover Unquera – Holiday Apartment on the Ría de Tina Mayor

Unquera brings together the mouth of the Río Deva, the Ría de Tina Mayor, Cantabrian folklore and distinctive hiking and river experiences. The town lies on a geographical boundary, hosts a regular folklore event and is also the end of a stage of the Camino de la Costa through Cantabria. In addition, there are canoeing routes on the Deva, a nature route to La Hermida Gorge, as well as direct road and rail connections.

Natural area

The mouth of the Río Deva through the Ría de Tina Mayor forms the boundary between Cantabria and Asturias. The Ría de Tina Mayor is considered a natural area covering 82 hectares and has a circumference of just over 14 kilometres. Thus, two different measurements are associated with this landscape: the area figure describes its extent, while the circumference follows the course of the ria. From Unquera, a well-known nature route leads to La Hermida Gorge.

Folklore and Festival Date

The Fiesta de la Gaita Cántabra takes place in Unquera on the second Sunday in June. In Unquera, it brings together broad representation from Cantabrian folklore. The Fiesta de la Gaita Cántabra also includes a market featuring typical products. The fixed date, the musical focus and the market represent different aspects of the same festival, giving the cultural theme a clear chronological and thematic framework.

Trails and Water

The Cantabrian stage of the Camino de la Costa ends in Unquera. At the end of August, the Descenso Internacional del Río Deva takes place here. The complete descent of the Deva by canoe covers 12 kilometres from Panes in Asturias to Unquera in Cantabria; the route is considered not very difficult. A rafting service on the Deva includes transfer from the base in Unquera, Cantabria, to the rafting starting point in Cantabria. Several active tourism companies in Unquera provide canoes and prior instruction for the descent of the Río Deva.

For the various water- and trail-related aspects, the date, mode of transport, route length, starting point, destination, transfer and instruction can be considered separately. This keeps the Camino de la Costa, the seasonal Descenso and canoeing on the Deva recognisable as distinct topics, without conflating their different procedures or geographical references.

Getting There

From Santander or Asturias, Unquera can be reached via the A-8 motorway and then the appropriate exit for Unquera. FEVE trains run daily from Santander and Asturias to Unquera. Road and rail therefore offer two named travel options; Santander and Asturias appear as starting points for both connections, while the A-8 and FEVE trains represent different means of transport.

Holiday Apartment in Unquera

When choosing a holiday apartment in Unquera, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions may represent different selection criteria. This information relates to the accommodation, while the Río Deva, Ría de Tina Mayor, fiesta and travel options represent separate aspects of the town.

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