Cantabria It has seven towns on the list of the ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Spain’. Some like pots o Comillas are very well known and hundreds of tourists visit them every day, although there are many others municipalities that do not have the honor to have that consideration, but they are also perfect for making a weekend getaway this fall; one of them is Vega del Pas, located in the southeast of the community.
Located very close to the border with the province of Burgos, Vega del Pas is considered one of the ‘three pasiegas villages’ next to San Roque de Riomera and San Pedro del Romeral. Despite not having as much fame as other Cantabrian towns, its architectural heritage and imposing nature that surrounds it make it one of the destinations of rural tourism perfect for these next few weeks.
What to do in Vega de Pas, one of the Cantabrian jewels
Located in the region of Pasiegos Valleys, Vega de Pas is one of the greatest exponents of traditional architecture what’s in the area. Of medieval origin, this town can be seen numerous ‘pasiegas cabins’, some stone houses with slab roofs of pastoral origin. Its main temple is Church of Our Lady of La Vega, located in the main square of the town and dating from the end of the 17th century, although you can also visit the hermitage of San Antonio.
Of course, the main attraction of Vega de Pas is not its architecture, but the stunning natural environments that are near it. “The riverside forests, […] the meadows dotted with cabins, the slopes that alternate pastures and forests in the valleys and the vigorous headland reliefs define the Pasiego municipality par excellence”, They state on the Pasiegos Valley tourism website.
Completely surrounded by imposing mountains, The environment of Vega del Pas is characterized by being very conducive to lovers of mountaineering and hiking routes. Beyond the green and enormous meadows, the Pas river meanders through these magnificent places where waterfalls are formed, high hillforts are erected and where the lush forests give the surroundings an impressive appearance.
Whether because of its traditional architectural heritage, because of the incredible natural enclaves that you can enter or because of the exquisite gastronomy of the region, Visiting Vega de Pas this fall is one of the best options to make a small rural getaway and forget about day-to-day problems.
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