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Territory
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Cantabria
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Somo, a coastal Cantabrian town located in the Bay of Santander, next to the mouth of the Cubas estuary. It belongs to the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar, which in turn is made up of six other towns: Loredo, Langre, Galizano, Castanedo, Suesa and Carriazo.
It is the main tourist destination of the municipality and one of the most important in the Autonomous Community. Located next to Pedreña and just 21 km from Santander, it offers a regular passenger transport service by boat with Santander and Pedreña, whose boats are popularly called “lanchas” or “pedreñeras”, the boats that cross the bay, called “THE REGINAS.” The journey takes about 20 minutes frequently every half hour. It is a good way to get to Santander comfortably and at the same time experience a short but unique trip around the bay. The price of the round trip ticket is €6.
Despite being a tourist town, it still retains the charm of coastal towns and in its streets you can find beautiful craft workshops and local restaurants serving typical Cantabrian food.
Somo is a very beautiful town, it is known for its spectacular beaches and for being the best in all of Spain. Thanks to its extraordinary 2-kilometer stretch of sand and its intense waves, it has become a tourist attraction for surfers. So a perfect plan could be to spend the day under the sun, enjoy long walks on the beach, with family or friends to surf with, bathe in the sea and enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful views of the Cantabrian Sea. For golf lovers, in the same bay is the Real Golf de Pedreña.
The beautiful natural environment, the fine white sand that colors its beaches white and a great gastronomic and leisure offer, have made this municipality a ‘must’ destination if you visit the Cantabrian coast.
Best restaurants
to eat in Somo
One of the strong points of Cantabria, apart from the beauty of its landscapes, is its gastronomy. Although it is a small region, Cantabria’s gastronomy stands out for the variety, quality and richness of its dishes. If you come here and don’t know what to eat in Cantabria, then we will take you on a gastronomic route and tell you what the typical dishes of Cantabria are.
If you are in Cantabria you cannot leave without having tried the typical dishes of the area. We are going to recommend some of the restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal. Let’s go there!
- Las Quebrantas
If you love seafood and you love rice dishes, it is the right place. Located close to the beach, you can enjoy a good lobster rice or some top-quality seafood portions accompanied by a good wine. Tempting!
- La Alberuca
One of the busiest restaurants in Somo and known for its good cuisine and good service.
- El Rincón de Zeto
The restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes, a pleasant atmosphere and excellent customer service. The natural terrace is a plus that makes the experience even more special.
- El Melly
Juan Antonio Angulo, also known as Melly, the name of his restaurant in Somo, projects his passion for gastronomy in a traditional, sincere cuisine, in which they handle seasonal products with ease and taste to offer the customer an interesting menu. and menus with a good price-quality ratio.
- La Venta
They do not work with reservations and serve on a first-come, first-served basis. Gastrobar restaurant, a place where you can enjoy good food and drinks. It has a covered terrace and an outdoor terrace, so you can enjoy your meal outdoors at any time of the year.
- Las Encinas
Located in the Torres de Somo Hotel but it is open to anyone who wants to taste a traditional meal with the modern touch of its head chef. An extensive menu is offered with local products, daily menu, special menus for events and tasting menu.
Ribamontán al Mar
Protected territory
In the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar and Marina de Cudeyo, specifically in the bay of Santander, there is a wonderful natural space made up of the mouth of the Miera River, the dunes of Puntal and the islands of Santa Marina and Mouro.
An environment declared a Site of Community Interest that, since 2004, has been part of the Natura 2000 Network.
Although there are several elements that make up this rich ecosystem of almost seven square kilometers, the undisputed protagonist is the set of dunes more than four kilometers long that connects Loredo with Punta Rabiosa, a protected space that evolves daily due to the changing sedimentation coming from of marine dynamism.
To preserve this dune range, it is extremely important to avoid stepping on it on the way to the beaches. Precisely to facilitate its conservation and recover its biodiversity, the authorities in charge of its protection have implemented several elements and programs to ensure its natural state and its non-degradation. Among the different actions, the dune plant nursery, created in 1990 by the General Directorate of Coasts, stands out in particular. A project that already produces 1,000,000 plants per year and whose production has served, in its entirety, to restore the systems.
Among the multitude of species, in the dunes of Puntal and the Miera estuary there are examples of black-green lizards, Atlantic salmon, various species of bats such as horseshoe, buzzard or cave bats and insects such as the damselfly or stag beetle, as well as a wide range of birds.
A setting as diverse as it is fascinating that offers a perfect plan for a wonderful rural getaway, whether in a relaxed tone or with a more active touch such as that provided by practicing one of the trendy water sports in the area, paddle surfing.
Places
to visit
Dunas del Puntal
y Estuario de Miera
It is a unique place that is part of a dune ecosystem that is protected and converges with the end of the Miera River.
A wonderful natural space made up of the mouth of the Miera River, the Puntal dunes and the islands of Santa Marina and Mouro. An environment declared a Site of Community Interest that, since 2004, has been part of the Natura 2000 Network.
Although there are several elements that make up this rich ecosystem of almost seven square kilometers that the attractive Cantabrian town of Somo is fortunate to have, the undisputed protagonist is the set of dunes more than four kilometers long that connects Loredo with Punta Rabiosa, a protected space that evolves daily due to the changing sedimentation resulting from marine dynamism.
The area designated as the Special Zone of Conservation (ZEC) Dunas del Puntal and Estuario del Miera covers several natural features on the coast of Cantabria, specifically in the municipalities of Marina de Cudeyo and Ribamontán al Mar. This unique environment includes the dunes of El Puntal in Somo-Loredo, the mouth of the Miera River through the Cubas estuary, as well as the islands of Mouro and Santa Marina.
Within this landscape of great conservation value, there are various habitats of interest, such as stable and mobile dunes, areas of sand banks constantly covered by shallow waters of the sea, the initial vegetation of the marshes and coastal bushes.
Spa
Castilla Termal Solares
Located within an extensive park of ancient trees, visiting the Balneario Castilla Termal Solares is an incredible experience: you can be transported to the 19th century through its decoration that preserves the charm of the time.A relaxing bath in its mineral-medicinal waters will leave you feeling like new!
Rutas
a caballo
Surely you have ever imagined yourself riding a horse along a beautiful white sand beach, just like in the movies. Well in Somo it is possible! One of the most typical activities that you can do on its beaches is to take a horseback riding route. There are companies that offer this service without you having prior experience! You no longer have excuses not to add a new experience to your life.
Visit
Santander City
The city of Santander is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.Without a doubt, it is a place where you will find numerous tourist, natural and gastronomic attractions, a special combination between the city and the natural environment that surrounds it…
Not to be missed!
Some places of interest that you can visit in Santander are:
- Santander Cathedral
- The Magdalena Peninsula
- El Sardinero and its promenade with the Piquío Gardens
- El Sardinero and its promenade with the Piquío Gardens
- El Sardinero and its promenade with the Piquío Gardens
- Esperanza Market with its local products
- The Magdalena Palace, where Alfonso XIII had his summer residence.
- The Maritime Museum of the Cantabrian Sea
- The Cabo Mayor Lighthouse
- The Botín Center
- The Porticoed Plaza of Santander
- The Museum of Prehistory and Archeology of Cantabria (MUPAC)
Natural park
Cabárceno
To live an experience similar to that of the African jungle it is not necessary to travel thousands of kilometers, in this old open pit mining exploitation near Santander you can spend an unforgettable day surrounded by more than 120 animal species from the five continents that live in a of semi-freedom, and even more so if you travel with children.
This natural park is a must-see if you visit Cantabria.
Incredible gorges, crystalline lakes and wonderful landscapes await you along with the park’s animals.
Caves
of Altamira
Take advantage of your vacation in Cantabria to visit them!
The Altamira caves
Known not only for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site but also for its historical importance. They are one of the jewels of Cantabria. Known as the Sistine Chapel of the Paleolithic, it has been a National Heritage Site since 1985. They were discovered at the end of the 19th century and, to preserve them, access is restricted to five people a week who are selected through a competition. However, if we are not lucky, we can visit the National Museum and the Altamira Research Center, where there is a replica of the cave with paintings and engravings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the history of humanity while enjoying the surroundings and its nature.
Hicking de
Rails
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Cantabria through its exciting hiking routes, which offer a variety of stunning landscapes and unforgettable experiences for nature and adventure lovers.
ROUTE THROUGH THE CLIFFS
It is one of the most beautiful routes offering wonderful views of the sea while you visit each of the beaches in the municipality.It starts at Loredo beach and ends at La Canal de Galizano.
More information:
Departure: Loredo beach parking.
Arrival: Galizano Beach.
Distance: 8 kilometers.
Estimated duration: two and a half hours.
Difficulty level: medium.
ROUTE THROUGH MOUNT ARNA
Walking along the edge of Monte de Arna you can enjoy the route that advances over the dunes and with the parallel sea. What incredible views of the beaches of Somo and Loredo you will have!
More information:
Departure and arrival: Somo C/ Travesía de Arna.
Distance: 3 kilometers.
Estimated duration time: 45 minutes.
Difficulty level: easy.
ROUTE TO CASTANEDO
At the top of Somo begins a route with beautiful views of the mouth of the Miera River in the Bay of Santander, until reaching Castanedo. During this route you can discover different historical buildings such as the Convent of Las Trinitarias de Suesa or the Church of San Salvador.
More information:
Departure: C/ El Ribero in Somo.
Arrival: Castanedo Church.
Distance: 9.5 kilometers.
Estimated duration: three hours.
Difficulty level: easy.
GIANT SEQUOIES OF MONTE DE CABEZÓN
A few kilometers from Cabezón de la Sal there is a forest declared a Natural Monument due to its value and beauty: there are about 850 sequoias whose average height is 40 meters and the thickness of their trunks is around 2 meters. Despite their size, they are baby redwoods, since this species can reach up to 115 meters in height.
The history of the Cabezón de la Sal redwood forest dates back to the 1940s, when reforestation in the area was necessary. To explore the forest there is a wooden walkway that runs between the redwoods and makes the route accessible to everyone.
HORSE LIGHTHOUSE
At the foot of Mount Buciero is the Caballo lighthouse, the light that from 1863 to 1993 guided ships in Santoña, in eastern Cantabria. To access it you have to go down 763 steps that were built by prisoners from the Santoña Presidio Barracks, while we can enjoy impressive views of the Cantabrian Sea.
It is important to know that the road is not paved and there are no services of any kind during the tour. However, it is a pleasant route that begins on the Santoña promenade. In total there are about 5 kilometers.You can also reach it by boat.
