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You can spend your spare time with us doing many different things, some without having to spend a single "penny". This area is great for walking having walks with levels of difficulty to suit everyone. At the moment we also have three mountain bikes that are available for you to use. In adition, there are other things you may fancy doing at a reasonable price.

Some activities can be organised by us while for other activities we will have to contact third parties. If you are interested please do not hesitate to ask about it.

Activities in & around the house
Spanish cooking Traditional bowling Walks Vias Verdes

Learn how to cook Spanish traditional dishes. Usually we teach people how to cook the "tortilla de patatas" and other traditional recipes.

Play regional bowling: "bolos". You can also use some of our games, like Spanish cards games, which are perfect for a rainy day.

You have impressive and easy walks close by. However, if you prefer, you can enjoy the slopes and the great views of the surrounding mountains.

Enjoy 34Kms. of an old railway track, which has been restored for easy walks or for riding one of our bikes along the river Pas.
Visiting the villages Spa Prehistoric Caves Fishing & Walking
Meet Spanish people at one of the six villages around the house. Visit Aés, Hijas, Corrobárceno, Puente Viesgo, Las Presillas or Vargas. Enjoy one of the most famous spas in Spain within a kilometre. The Spanish football team have enjoyed the pleasures of Puente Viesgo spa. Humans have been living around Puente Viesgo since 200.000 years ago. The caves hold paintings from 15,000 years ago and they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pas is the main salmon and trout fishing preserve of the region. However, you can just have a stroll along the river and watch many birds like the king fisher.
La Liga matches Casino & Arts Golf Skiing
Racing de Santander plays in La Liga and the UEFA cup. Watch Real Madrid, Man City, Barça, Valencia, etc. playing at El Sardinero stadium. I bet you will like the elegance of Santander's Casino. You can also enjoy classical music, opera, etc. at the Palacio de Festivales. Play at the birthplace of Seve Ballesteros and practice on one of the courses designed by the famous Ryder Cup captain at Mataleñas Golf Course. Skiing is available just 40 miles from our house. Alto Campóo Ski Resort has more than 30 Km. of slopes with a vertical drop of 2.125 m.
Sailing Mountain sports Horse riding Go karting
You could also sail in  beautiful Santander bay where the Spanish Olympic Sailing team is based. Due to the geographical conditions of the region you can practice all sorts of sports like trekking, rafting, canoeing, etc. Riding a Spanish horse across the mountains can become an excellent and relaxing way of spending a day out. There is an indoor Go-Kart quite close to our house where you can practice your driving skills.

Practicing Sports
Please contact us before hand if you are interested in practicing one of the sports above so we can organise it for you and inform you about the prices.

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