Millennial oaks, sacred cloths, colossal secuoyas and birch next to the river They make up the spectacular natural palette of Cantabria. With the arrival of autumn, these landscapes display all their splendor, offering unrepeatable postcards. If you seek to escape the routine and melt with nature, we propose you Five Cantabrian Cantabrian Forests They seem taken from a story.
Millennial oaks in Valderredible: Celtic echoes under the glasses
In the surroundings of Bustillo del Montewhere the horizon is crowned with the Mount Hijedothe echoes of the Celts continue to resonate among the trees. Here, millenary oaks They sink their roots in history, in a landscape that still retains the essence of pagan times, prior to Romanization.
Neighbors and travelers walk between baptized trees as The pyruta, The old man o The Oak of the Witchmute witnesses of the passage of generations. Hayas and Tejos They complete this vibrant mosaic of color and life, which invites you to walk with the feeling of entering a magical place.
And if you want to prolong the experience, a few kilometers are found The Tobazo Waterfalla natural corner of great beauty in Villaescusa de Ebrowhere water collapses its strength over the rock in an almost mystical environment.
BRAÑA DE LOS TEJOS: THE CELTA SANCTUARY OF CANTABRIA
Climb up TEJOS BRAÑAin the municipality of Peñarrubia, it is much more than a mountain route: it is a spiritual pilgrimage. This Millennial Tejos Forestsacred species for the ancient Celts, seems to have stopped time. Under their glasses councils, meetings and rites were held.
The circular route that starts from Ciera It crosses livestock valleys and offers unique views of the Cantabric Sea and locations like San Vicente de la Barquera o Quotation marks. The energy that this small natural sanctuary gives off pleasure above the effort of its 16 kilometers of travel.
The Natural Monument of the Secuoyas: giants from another continent
One step away from Quotation marksin it Monte Cabezóna forest rises that seems transplanted directly from California: the Natural monument of the Secuoyas. Planted in the 40s as a forest test, today more than 850 secuoyas up to 50 meters high.
Turning your wooden paths, trying without success your colossal trunks, is a fascinating experience for all ages. This forest is The largest in Europe of its speciesand its atmosphere, with the light filtering among the trees, is especially magical in autumn.
Nansa river path: the forest that runs next to the river
If you prefer to walk with the sound of water as a soundtrack, the Fluvial Senda Del Nansa It awaits you. A 14 -kilometer route between Muñorrodero y Cadesthat borders the Nansa river through forests of birch, holly and have you.
Thanks to its Wooden catwalks And rustic bridges, it is an accessible route for all audiences. In addition, historical jewels such as Ferrería de Cades and the transcudia hydroelectric plantexamples of how old man took advantage of the strength of nature.
Castañar del Habario: The shelter of the millenary chestnuts
Very close to Pendesin the heart of LIÉBANAwe find one of the most endearing forests in Cantabria: the CASTAÑAR DEL HABARIO. This old centenary chestnut forest was not only a source of food and wood, but also the scene of legends and celebrations.
It is an ideal place for a Píconic under gold leavesespecially in autumn, when the sifted light creates a dream atmosphere. In fact, its beauty has even inspired the film industry, serving as a location to recreate the Swiss mountains in films.
On each path, in each tree, Cantabria keeps a millenary story. Visiting these forests is much more than an excursion: it is an invitation to connect with the nature, history and magic of a territory where time is measured in centuries and the roots deepen the memory.
