Cantabria It is a destination of unique landscapes. In its territory, the large beaches and the imposing forests blend perfectly as if they were born to be together. Home of the Altamira cave and beautiful towns like Santillana del Mar or San Vicente de la Barquerathis autonomous community has a lot to offer.
In Santander We find a city full of charm, delicious dishes and historic buildings, but the towns in the area are also a true wonder that is well worth a visit. The best example of this is Half Cudeyoan almost unknown municipality made up of ten neighborhood associations and that hides a magical secret.
One of those locations is Solara place where nearly four thousand people live and that surprises everyone who visits it with a very special park where everything seems possible and the characters from fairy tales They roam freely among large trees and winding paths.
Discover Cantabrian mythology in a natural park
He Mina Pepita Mythological Park It is a natural enclave that opened its doors to the public in 2015 and that, despite being located between the houses of the town, transports you to a fantasy world. If you pay close attention you will hear the fantastic beings that live there and have many stories to tell. In short, it is a perfect plan for nature lovers and for a getaway with the little ones in the house.
Since the 19th century, a mining exploitation carried out its activity in the area. After its closure, the Medio Cudeyo City Council decided to acquire the land to rehabilitate it and create a large public park. It was decided to take advantage of the geological formations typical of a mine and an area with a lot of vegetation to give life to the park.
Despite being a natural space with endless charms, the council decided to go one step further and use it to tell the story of history of the area and make known the Cantabrian mythology. Thanks to the curious rock formations and large trees, this place became an enigmatic yet charming destination and the perfect setting for telling fantasy stories.
The mythological history of Cantabria is directly related to the Celts and Romanswith whom they share traditions and legends. Beliefs in the divinity of nature, forests, mountains and waters have been passed down from generation to generation until today. Therefore, many municipalities of the area have allusions to curious characters who are not known outside of there.
To learn more about these creatures you just have to visit the Mina Pepita Mythological Park. There we will walk its paths accompanied by characters like the Ojáncanoin charge of welcoming us, or the famous Mossywho will guide us through the park with the melody of an ancient flute.
The Trenti, the sweet Anjana or the Devil’s Horses They are another of the many mythological beings that you can discover hidden behind a rock, hidden in their cave or climbing a large tree. Without a doubt, this destination is a perfect getaway to learn about the legends of the autonomous community while enjoying a pleasant walk in contact with nature.