La Concha can be explored through a range of historical and natural features: the Puente de Solía over the Ría de Solía, and the routes in Villaescusa, make cultural history and outdoor activity two possible focal points for a stay. You can therefore choose how to experience the area according to your interests: are you more interested in historic buildings and traces of the past, or in walking and cycling routes? These specific points of interest can help you decide what to focus on.

Bridge over the Ría de Solía

In 2003, the Puente de Solía was added to the Inventario General del Patrimonio Cultural de Cantabria as a Bien Inventariado. Historically, it was a vital connection between the eastern coast, Santander, and the Camino de Castilla. The bridge stands over the Ría de Solía in an extensive marshland area, on ground that can be flooded at high tide. Both its former role as a connection and the surrounding landscape are defining features of this structure. Take the risk of flooding into account when planning a visit.

Buildings and earlier history

The Finca de Riosequillo is located in La Concha de Villaescusa. Its main building has a rectangular floor plan and three storeys; the top floor is intended for attic rooms. The main façade features a round arch and a coat of arms. The trees are also part of the finca’s character: they are beautiful, and some are listed in the Catálogo de árboles singulares de Cantabria. Architecture and notable trees thus offer two distinct aspects of the site.

The parish church in La Concha is dedicated to San Pedro Advíncula and is considered Baroque. Mies de Solía is also home to a medieval necropolis dating from the 9th to the 12th century. These two features belong to different historical contexts: the necropolis dates to the Middle Ages, while the church is described as Baroque. Together with the architectural details of the finca, they offer culture enthusiasts various ways to explore La Concha.

Walking and cycling routes

The Senda Verde del Pas is about 8 km long and, like the Carril Minero de Obregón, is suitable for walkers and cyclists. Both routes follow the course of the former Astillero–Ontaneda railway line, which has since disappeared. The approximate length provides a practical guide to the Senda Verde del Pas, while the shared route along the former railway line connects both paths to the area’s railway history.

The Camino Natural Vía Verde del Pas crosses the road from La Concha and passes through cornfields and pastures. There are water points along the walking and cycling route in Villaescusa. Check before setting off whether they are usable. This lets you distinguish between the approximate length of the Senda Verde del Pas, the shared former railway line, and a route through fields and pastures when planning.

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