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Better than on TV

It was a little run down, it was a bit sad.

Somo beach is undoubtedly one of the best Spanish and European surfing spots. There are waves almost every day of the year, there are plenty of schools and the atmosphere is very fun. Somo beach is located between Puntal and Loredo beach, another mythical surfing spot in the north of Spain.

There is usually confusion between El Esquilo and Fuente las Varas, well, El Esquilo is a pass that we find at this point and that takes its name from the neighborhood belonging to the municipality of Voto that we have just passed through if we have started the ascent in the Arás Valley. After crowning it, we only have to finish the ascent to the crossroads called Puerto de Fuente las Varas through much softer terrain, where we can enjoy the views offered by the Matienzo poljé and the peaks of Asón that can already be glimpsed. Peña Rocias, Colina and Porracolina.

Little-known port despite being on the road to the Sanctuary of La Bien Aparecida since it is that place where most people go up. However, it is frequented by numerous cyclists who can thus make a circular route connecting the Asón river from Ampuero with the Aras Valley or vice versa.

Beautiful and well-kept sanctuary located in a beautiful setting. It houses the image of La Bien Aparecida, patron saint of Cantabria. Free access. Outside is La Solana restaurant, with very good reviews.

Salvador Hedilla was a pioneer of aviation in Spain and in 1916 he became the first pilot to arrive from the peninsula to the Balearic Islands. As a pilot, instructor and mechanic, he made an important contribution to the development of the Spanish aeronautical industry at the beginning of the 20th century.

The port has an altitude of 350 meters, a distance of 3.65 km and an average slope of 7%. The asphalt is in very good condition. The road runs next to wooded areas but the shadows are not very abundant. There are almost no cars.