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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Cantabrian Mountains

Cantabrian Mountains’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Cantabrian Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 1, 2025

6 km on the Ruta del Cares

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If you leave from Cain, the first 6 kilometers of the Ruta del Cares is the most spectacular. The views, nature in its full splendor will catch you.

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El Cable Viewpoint

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El Cable is the top station of the Fuente Dé cable car. The mechanical device is a kilometer and a half long, overcomes a drop of 750 meters in four …

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Crystal-clear stream near the Cares River

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This crystalline stream surprises you before starting the Ruta del Cares. There is the possibility of taking a dip for those who want to cool off on hotter days.

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Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa National Park

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Surrounded by almost 2,000-meter-high mountains, the trail carved in limestone runs along the course of the Cares. Horseback riding is recommended as the trail leads over gravel and boulders.

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Playa de Las Catedrales (Beach of the Cathedrals)

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Las Catedrales beach has been declared a Natural Monument and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and unique in all of Spain. To understand what …

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Orellán Galleries

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The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from …

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Through the stones

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Incredible natural rock formation after kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares where a stop is mandatory.

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Lake Ercina

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The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one …

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La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

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If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil

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This emblematic chestnut tree, which is located in the middle of the Jacobean route, specifically on the French Way, is more than 800 years old. It has become an iconic place that many pilgrims want to remember by taking photos.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Cantabrian Mountains

6 km on the Ruta del Cares

El Cable Viewpoint

Crystal-clear stream near the Cares River

Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa National Park

Playa de Las Catedrales (Beach of the Cathedrals)

Orellán Galleries

Through the stones

Lake Ercina

La Encantada Cave and La Cuevona

Ancient Chestnut Tree in Ramil

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