Explore Viveda through its buildings and routes. Its historical landmarks range from a possible early medieval church consecration to the 16th-century parish church and a 17th-century manor house. The Camino de Santiago and municipal walking routes add to the picture. You can consider architectural history and routes as distinct highlights of your stay.
Churches and early history
Viveda’s parish church dates from the 16th century and features Romanesque architectural elements. The century in which it was built and its Romanesque elements refer to two different aspects: the date places the church in time, while the other details describe its architecture.
The Church of San Salvador de Viveda preserves a very old inscribed stone slab. It is interpreted as evidence that the church may have been consecrated either in the final years of the 9th century or in the first quarter of the 10th century. The possible consecration date is therefore a historical interpretation, not a single confirmed year.
Manor houses and traditions
The Casa-Torre de los Calderón de la Barca is designated both a historical-artistic monument and a site of local interest. Pedro Calderón de la Barca came from the family associated with the Casa-Torre. A local legend also links the house to an overnight stay by Saint Francis of Assisi during his pilgrimage to Compostela.
The Palacio de Peredo is a 17th-century manor house in the Montañés architectural style. The municipality currently uses it as a cultural and museum exhibition venue. If you plan to visit as part of the current programme, check it before travelling. Opposite the parish church, a municipal path climbs to the hilltop where the Casona-Palacio de Peredo stands.
Routes around Viveda
The “El entorno del Palacio de Peredo” route is about 5 km long. A municipal walking route starts in Viveda and ends at the boundary with the municipality of Alfoz de Lloredo. The Camino de Santiago passes through Viveda on its way to Santillana del Mar; a sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi stands at the roundabout where it enters the village.
The routes can be distinguished by their respective landmarks: the Palacio de Peredo features in the name of the route that is about 5 km long, the municipal walking route ends at the municipal boundary, and the Camino de Santiago passes through Viveda towards Santillana del Mar. This gives you different details about their courses and directions without treating them as a single route.
Getting there and taking a picnic break
Viveda can be reached via the CA-131 coastal road. This road also leads to Santillana del Mar, Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera.
There are equipped outdoor picnic areas for residents and visitors. If you plan to stop there, check the current facilities in advance.
Discover more destinations: Queveda, Ubiarco.
See the broader travel guide: Santillana Del Mar.
