산미구엘 데 아과요 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The Roman road known as Calzada de los Blendios connected Pisoraca (Herrera de Pisuerga, in Palencia) and Portus Blendium (Suances, in Cantabria). It was the main means of communication between the Castilian plateau and the Cantabrian coast. It runs through a mountain area and is covered by oak, chestnut and beech groves.

If you are going to visit the area, the ornithological center is the first obligatory stop. It can guide you about the most interesting things around the reservoir. They tell you about the birds that populate the Ebro Reservoir and where you can observe them (more than 70 species of waterfowl). They offer you two different routes. Each itinerary will be interpreted by the Center's specialized guide service.

The geodesic vertex of Pico Jano is located at 1,343 meters above sea level and although reaching it can be a real challenge, the views you will have will be your great reward. With good visibility you can have some beautiful postcards of the Cantabrian interior and the Mediajo reservoir that is located at the foot of the peak.

Located in the middle of the Roman road, hence its name Half-shell or half of the road, it is a town that is said to be abandoned given its current difficult situation and the fact that the life of the people seems to have proliferated in somewhat more suitable areas and easy to get to, such as Pie de Concha or Pesquera. The first time I visited it, it seemed completely like a ghost town to me, it was winter and although one of the houses did seem suspiciously better cared for and with some firewood, it could be used occasionally as shelter. The second time I've been there was at the beginning of autumn with very good weather and that house is in use: maybe only in some more propitious times of the year but I have to admit that there is at least one neighbor. The rest of the beautiful town has seen better days, the houses are in various states of ruin (including the beautiful church of San Gregorio, in a state of absolute ruin).

Beautiful construction in this small town of Bárcena de Pie de Concha. It is a Catholic temple dating from the twelfth century.

It is a pleasure to walk along this Camino Real, back to Bárcena de Pie de Concha.

On the sign of this "corral" there is a nice story that explains it.

Very nice building and surroundings.